What happened: Sophie Cunningham said differing views can coexist in the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports. Supportive responses included “She’s so right,” while another predicted “the world would crack.”

Why it matters: The dispute has expanded beyond basketball through rallies and political attention around WNBA games. Any formal policy change would directly affect player eligibility.

What to watch: Watch for any formal WNBA clarification of its eligibility rules.

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