Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Discusses Transgender Athlete Comments with Player Sophie Cunningham
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve spoke with player Sophie Cunningham on court in Minneapolis-St. Paul following Reeve's public comments regarding Cunningham's statements about transgender athletes.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 2, 2026 —
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve engaged in a conversation with player Sophie Cunningham on the court in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The discussion took place following public comments made by Reeve concerning statements previously attributed to Cunningham regarding transgender athletes.
The exact details of the conversation between Reeve and Cunningham were not disclosed. The exchange occurred in Minneapolis-St. Paul, following a period where Reeve had publicly addressed remarks made by Cunningham on the subject of transgender athletes.
Further specifics regarding the content of their on-court discussion, the precise nature of Cunningham’s statements on transgender athletes, or the timeline of these events were not provided. The context of the conversation indicates it was a follow-up to public commentary from the Lynx coach on the player’s remarks.
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