‘Disgustingly Stupid’ — Sports World Blasts WNBA’s Apparent Double Standard As Lynx Fan’s Anti-Sophie Cunningham Sign Goes Viral

The fallout from Sophie Cunningham‘s comments on transgender athletes shows no sign of settling down. Sunday’s Fever-Lynx clash in Minneapolis became the latest flashpoint. An anti-Cunningham sign inside Target Center quickly went viral on social media.

The image sparked accusations of the WNBA’s double standard from basketball supporters. Many questioned why the sign was allowed inside the arena after pro-Cunningham signs were reportedly barred.

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WNBA’s Apparent Double Standard Questioned After Anti-Sophie Cunningham Sign Goes Viral

Cunningham’s remarks to ESPN, in which she argued against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, have split the WNBA’s fanbase into visible camps. Both supporters and critics of Cunningham’s stance continue to push hard to make their voices heard.

Support for Cunningham has already spilled outside arenas in the form of organized rallies. Sunday added another one outside Target Center, drawing both her backers and counter-demonstrators.

But inside the arena, one anti-Cunningham banner left the Fever supporters fuming. According to a post from Brick Center, a fan at the game held up a message reading: “I Didn’t Think I Could Dislike Anyone More Than Clark, Congrats Cunningham.”