The Ballast of Bullying: WNBA Players Caught in a Politics of Hate In recent weeks, a disturbing trend has emerged in professional women's basketball: players being held hostage by hate groups and bigoted fans.
Sophie Cunningham, a standout player for the Indiana Fever, is one example of how athletes' personal lives are being dragged into politics.
Cunningham's comments on transgender participation in women's sports sparked rallies outside her games. While these crowds have been small, what's striking is their audacity.