India, Aug. 6 -- Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is asking for the public's focus to return to the sport of basketball amid the ongoing debate over her remarks regarding transgender athletes. Following a February interview where she expressed her belief that biological men should not compete in girls' and women's sports, the WNBA star told WISH-TV News in Indianapolis that the ensuing media attention has become a major distraction from the game itself.

What Did Sophie Cunningham Say About the WNBA Media?

In her recent interview, Cunningham highlighted the positive aspects of the current WNBA season, stating that "basketball is being played at the highest level it's ever been." However, she expressed frustration that the media cove...