Former Fever player responds to Sophie Cunningham by alleging Indiana harassment cover-up
The Indiana Fever are facing new scrutiny after former player Brianna Turner accused the organization of firing a male staff member over sexual harassment allegations during her time with the team, weighing in after Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes.Turner, a Fever player in 2025 and now with the Las Vegas Aces, made the allegations on X after Cunningham defended women's sports for biological females during an ESPN interview.Cunningham said she wants to "protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."WHITE HOUSE DEFENDS WNBA STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM AFTER SHE SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTSTurner barked at Cunningham's claims, saying organizations like the Fever are a greater threat to the game than trans athletes. According to Turner, the Fever fired a male staff member after allegations of sexual harassment but instructed players not to discuss the matter publicly.She madly defended trans inclusion, pointing to former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon, who was born female before later identifying as transgender."To date there's been one out trans player in the league.
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The Indiana Fever are facing new scrutiny after former player Brianna Turner accused the organization of firing a male staff member over sexual harassment allegations during her time with the team, weighing in after Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes.Turner, a Fever player in 2025 and now with the Las Vegas Aces, made the allegations on X after Cunningham defended women's sports for biological females during an ESPN interview.Cunningham said she wants to "protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."WHITE HOUSE DEFENDS WNBA STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM AFTER SHE SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTSTurner barked at Cunningham's claims, saying organizations like the Fever are a greater threat to the game than trans athletes. According to Turner, the Fever fired a male staff member after allegations of sexual harassment but instructed players not to discuss the matter publicly.She madly defended trans inclusion, pointing to former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon, who was born female before later identifying as transgender."To date there's been one out trans player in the league. They caused zero problems," Turner wrote on X.WNBA PLAYER FACES BACKLASH OVER OP-ED CRITICIZING IOC FOR POLICY TO PROTECT WOMEN'S SPORTSTurner contrasted that with the alleged conduct of the fired staff member, adding, "That is an issue. Sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism are all issues."The Indiana Fever released a statement Thursday in response to Turner's claims."Protecting our players and employees and maintaining a respectful, professional workplace is our top priority," the Fever said."Our policy is to take concerns seriously, investigate thoroughly, and act promptly when appropriate to protect the people in our organization and ensure everyone is treated with professionalism and respect."The team concluded, "Fostering trust and safety in that process means we do not comment on personnel matters involving former employees."It remains unclear whether the WNBA will review Turner's allegations.As of Thursday, the league had not announced an investigation or publicly commented.Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela
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- The Indiana Fever are facing new scrutiny after former player Brianna Turner accused the organization of firing a male staff member over sexual harassment allegations during her time with the team, weighing in after Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes.Turner, a Fever player in 2025 and now with the Las Vegas Aces, made the allegations on X after Cunningham defended women's sports for biological females during an ESPN interview.Cunningham said she wants to "protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."WHITE HOUSE DEFENDS WNBA STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM AFTER SHE SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTSTurner barked at Cunningham's claims, saying organizations like the Fever are a greater threat to the game than trans athletes. According to Turner, the Fever fired a male staff member after allegations of sexual harassment but instructed players not to discuss the matter publicly.She madly defended trans inclusion, pointing to former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon, who was born female before later identifying as transgender."To date there's been one out trans player in the league.
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