Sophie Cunningham rally rocks WNBA game as 'save women's sports' activists face counterprotest
Fans of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham held a rally outside of her game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.The rally celebrated Cunningham recently taking a public stand in support of women's sports. Footage and photos show a crowd of supporters holding signs that read "Thank you Sophie," and her now-famous quotes "I said what I said," and "with love is truth," which originate from her statements sharing her stance on the issue."We proved to the world that women can gather publicly and support female athletes," activist Jean Chadbourne told Fox News Digital.SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SEES SUPPORT SURGE AFTER STAR PUTS CAREER ON LINE FOR GIRLS SPORTSFans were also seen taking photos with a life-size cutout of Cunningham.Footage and photos obtained by Fox News Digital also showed multiple counterprotesters with LGBTQ flags and signs at the rally to express opposition."We outnumbered the TRAs 10 to 1 and a very positive vibe.
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Fans of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham held a rally outside of her game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.The rally celebrated Cunningham recently taking a public stand in support of women's sports. Footage and photos show a crowd of supporters holding signs that read "Thank you Sophie," and her now-famous quotes "I said what I said," and "with love is truth," which originate from her statements sharing her stance on the issue."We proved to the world that women can gather publicly and support female athletes," activist Jean Chadbourne told Fox News Digital.SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SEES SUPPORT SURGE AFTER STAR PUTS CAREER ON LINE FOR GIRLS SPORTSFans were also seen taking photos with a life-size cutout of Cunningham.Footage and photos obtained by Fox News Digital also showed multiple counterprotesters with LGBTQ flags and signs at the rally to express opposition."We outnumbered the TRAs 10 to 1 and a very positive vibe. Everyone wanted their picture taken with the giant Sophie poster," attendee Romy Mancini told Fox News Digital.SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM MANAGES TO ANGER BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITH A SIMPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTThe rally was organized by Washington-based podcast host Brandi Kruse, activist Amy E. Sousa and the activist group Women Are Real.
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- Fans of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham held a rally outside of her game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.The rally celebrated Cunningham recently taking a public stand in support of women's sports. Footage and photos show a crowd of supporters holding signs that read "Thank you Sophie," and her now-famous quotes "I said what I said," and "with love is truth," which originate from her statements sharing her stance on the issue."We proved to the world that women can gather publicly and support female athletes," activist Jean Chadbourne told Fox News Digital.SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SEES SUPPORT SURGE AFTER STAR PUTS CAREER ON LINE FOR GIRLS SPORTSFans were also seen taking photos with a life-size cutout of Cunningham.Footage and photos obtained by Fox News Digital also showed multiple counterprotesters with LGBTQ flags and signs at the rally to express opposition."We outnumbered the TRAs 10 to 1 and a very positive vibe.
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