WNBA Subreddit Blocks Sophie Cunningham Posts as Moderators Cite Troll Risk After Her Women’s Sports Stance
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
WNBA Subreddit Blocks Sophie Cunningham Posts as Moderators Cite Troll Risk After Her Women’s Sports Stance
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
Summary
r/WNBA moderators confirmed they deliberately filter out Sophie Cunningham’s name, telling a user posts about the Indiana Fever guard are blocked and further complaints could lead to a ban.
The moderators said Cunningham-related posts "bring out trolls and people who aren't fans of the W," even though she is an active WNBA player with her own fan base.
The move follows backlash against Cunningham after she publicly supported keeping male athletes out of women’s sports, a stance that has drawn boos, protests and criticism from around the league.
The report casts the subreddit ban as the latest flashpoint in a broader WNBA culture fight, with Cunningham and Caitlin Clark seen by some newer fans as growth drivers the league and its online community are alienating.