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WNBA fan subreddit bans posters from using Sophie Cunningham's name after defense of women's sports

Sophie Cunningham's name has been banned from the WNBA subreddit after her public stance on keeping male athletes out of women's sports drew backlash.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from Fox News says: Sophie Cunningham's name has been banned from the WNBA subreddit after her public stance on keeping male athletes out of women's sports drew backlash.

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  • Primary source: Fox News
  • Published: Aug 16, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Aug 16, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC
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