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Activists rally again for Sophie Cunningham this Sunday in Minnesota, staging a massive protest outside the Target Center ahead of a high-stakes WNBA game — part of an escalating national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports. Co-founder of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey, is leading the charge, echoing similar demonstrations in Seattle and Portland. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve stands firm, defending protesters’ right to peaceful expression while rejecting the harmful narrative that transgender women are threats — calling it “problematic” and urging education over exclusion. The WNBA, already rocked by controversy including a suspended co-owner in Seattle, faces pressure to balance inclusivity with elite competition standards. Reeve argues that systemic disparities in resources and investment pose far greater challenges than transgender participation — and insists policies should’ve been established years ago. With the upcoming rally poised to be the largest yet, she calls for unity, emphasizing that sports must remain accessible and welcoming to all.

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