Who wore the trans rights shirt?

Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson wore the shirt.

What was Sophie Cunningham's position?

She opposed allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.

How did the Storm respond?

The Storm's official account posted the photo to support the message.

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Storm player wears trans rights shirt ahead of Fever game in stark contrast to Sophie Cunningham’s stance

First publishedJul 29, 13:27 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 13:35 UTC · 19m ago

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Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson wore a 'Trans Rights are Human Rights' shirt before a game, contrasting with Sophie Cunningham's views.

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Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson wore a shirt that read 'Trans Rights are Human Rights' before a game against the Indiana Fever. The Storm's official social media shared the image to support the message. This came shortly after Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke against allowing transgender women to play in women's sports.

Why it matters

The incident shows how athletes use clothing to express views on social issues. It also highlights ongoing debates about inclusion in women's sports.

In brief

Who wore the trans rights shirt?: Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson wore the shirt.
What was Sophie Cunningham's position?: She opposed allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.
How did the Storm respond?: The Storm's official account posted the photo to support the message.

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One Fox piece highlights Dolson's shirt as a clear activist statement backed by the team. The other Fox piece frames the moment as part of a broader WNBA debate about keeping politics out of basketball, contrasting it with Cunningham's stance.

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Dolson's shirt is presented as a team-endorsed activist message.
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Fox News LatestJul 30, 11:24Focuses on Dolson's shirt and Storm's social media support
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The story is used to discuss WNBA's push to avoid politics after years of activism.
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Fox News LatestJul 30, 11:24Emphasizes WNBA media wanting to stick to basketball after political involvement

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