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Sophie Cunningham embraces conservative culture wars

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a central figure in conservative culture wars, contrasting sharply with how other players are treated by media and sponsors.

Sophie Cunningham has intentionally embraced the role of the right's anti-Black and anti-transgender culture war ambassador, earning a flood of new endorsements following a physical altercation.

This contrasts with Alyssa Thomas, who faced death threats for a similar foul against Caitlin Clark. Cunningham's rise highlights a shift where conservative figures are now embracing the politics they once demanded sports stay away from. mwafrika.life