Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) yells to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 86-77.Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who has found her niche off the bench this season, has become a household name. Interestingly, Cunninghams rapid rise is more about her views off the court than it is about her play on it.In a July 21 ESPN profile, Cunningham commented on what she felt was necessary to protect womens sports.I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And Im like, I never once said that, she toldthe Worldwide Leader after being asked about the MAGA Barbie nickname some fans have given her.I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldnt have to go against biological men.Local media approached Cunningham about the comments a few days later and she doubled down.I said what I said. I think its kind of common sense, she said. And I think Ill always believe in that. I think its really important to protect children, and thats little girls who are also involved in that category. I stand on what I said.Its for the leagues and governing bodiesCunninghams stance has turned into a frenzied debate, with people from all corners of sports media,the White House, and multiple head coachesacross the WNBA weighing in. Fever star Caitlin Clark has avoided the media since the controversy began, until her post-game session following Sundays defeat to the Minnesota Lynx, when she was curt in addressing the situation.Its for the leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions. My focus is on basketball Clark said.Caitlin Clark refused to back Sophie Cunningham:Its for the leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions. My focus is on basketball. pic.twitter.com/R7HfzZIKwC BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) August 3, 2026Shes not the hero we thought she was.Some of Cunninghams staunchest supporters on social media were furious that Clark didnt say anything in support of her teammate.Sophie backs you all day everyday and you cant hold that same respect with common sense? Hmmmmm. Dont like this look, one fan posted on X.Coward. Everyones so scared to fight back I refuse to participate in their fairytales. Theres males and females. Point blank, someone else added.Caitlin Clark bailed on the truth a long time ago. Shes not the hero we thought she was, another fan added.Considering the Fever lost 108-100 to Minnesota on Sunday, its probably for the best that Clark is keeping the focus on basketball, and with Cunningham only scoring three points in the contest, she may want to refocus on whats happening on teh court as well.The post Coward: Caitlin Clark sparks outrage for not backing Sophie Cunninghams trans comments appeared first on The Comeback: Todays Top Sports Stories & Reactions.