“Caitlin will back her and quit if necessary” – Fans Erupt As Conservative Commentator Sparks Doubt Over Sophie Cunningham’s Fever Future

Eric Daugherty of RightLine News, a conservative news outlet, tweeted on Tuesday that there were reports of Sophie Cunningham leaving the Indiana Fever at the end of the 2026 WNBA season. Daugherty then wondered if the potential move had anything to do with Cunningham’s comments in an ESPN profile, where she said that she wanted to protect female athletes in sports where they “shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”

Daugherty did not cite the reports, though he reposted an article with fan speculation about Cunningham’s future.

Still, Daugherty’s tweet led to some intense reactions from netizens.

“if they release sophie, caitlin will back her and quit if necessary and the league will go back into obscurity,” one fan claimed.

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“if they release sophie, caitlin will back her and quit if necessary and the league will go back into obscurity,” one fan claimed.

It’s also worth pointing out that Cunningham is on a one-year deal with the Fever, meaning that she could be entering free agency instead of facing the prospect of getting “released” at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham posted a heartfelt tribute to a world-renowned musician on Tuesday.

After news broke of Dolly Parton’s death, Cunningham shared her thoughts on Instagram.

“Country music and the entire world will never be the same without Dolly. So the only way forward is to be more like Dolly. Be kind to your neighbor. Do good in the world. Help others. Spread a little more love. Be like Dolly.”

“Country music and the entire world will never be the same without Dolly. So the only way forward is to be more like Dolly. Be kind to your neighbor. Do good in the world. Help others. Spread a little more love. Be like Dolly.”

Parton, the Grammy Award-winning composer of classics like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

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