Column urging Fever to drop Cunningham draws backlash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 18:24 · Archive

A column arguing the Indiana Fever should part ways with Sophie Cunningham has drawn criticism from Martina Navratilova and others.

The Athletic published a column by Candace Buckner arguing that the Indiana Fever should part ways with Sophie Cunningham if they want to return to being a basketball team. The piece has drawn widespread criticism from prominent figures and users on social media.

Tennis player Martina Navratilova and thousands of others have fired back against the column. Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, has also defended Cunningham, reposting criticism of the piece on social media and calling out what he describes as a 'double standard'.

How it is being reported

• The Athletic column urging Indiana Fever to part ways with Sophie Cunningham draws widespread criticismMartina Navratilova and thousands online fired back at Candace Buckner's column arguing the Indiana Fever should part ways with Sophie Cunningham.Fox News · 7 Oct, 18:06
• Enes Kanter slams WNBA ‘double standard’ in fiery Sophie Cunningham defenseEnes Kanter Freedom continues to voice his support for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. Freedom reposted a New York Times tweet of a column from The Athletic on X, calling for the Fever to drop Cunningham if they want “to go back to being a basketball team.” Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham receives support from...New York Post · 6 Oct, 23:16

In this story: Sophie Cunningham · Enes Kanter Freedom · Martina Navratilova · Candace Buckner · Indiana Fever · The Athletic

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