Sophie Cunningham’s name has reportedly been restricted on the WNBA subreddit, with posts or comments mentioning her automatically filtered and users who challenge the policy potentially facing bans.
A moderator of r/WNBA confirmed the restriction, explaining that Cunningham-related content “tends to bring out trolls and people who aren’t fans of the W.”
The Indiana Fever guard has become a controversial figure in discussions surrounding men’s participation in women’s sports after publicly opposing men competing in women’s basketball.
The subreddit’s decision has added another layer to the debate surrounding Cunningham, particularly as questions continue over how eligibility policies should apply to transgender athletes in the WNBA.
Sophie Cunningham's name has been banned from the WNBA subreddit — and users who question the restriction risk getting banned themselves.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 17, 2026
A moderator on the r/WNBA subreddit confirmed that content using Sophie Cunningham's name is being filtered out because it "tends to bring… pic.twitter.com/Cf2k0BlMko
