Caitlin Clark Frustration, Sophie Cunningham Booed (Again), National Anthem Controversy & More: All From Liberty-Fever Clash

The Indiana Fever’s recent road-trip storylines resurfaced in their 109-102 loss to the New York Liberty on Saturday, with Sophie Cunningham booed again and Caitlin Clark’s frustration drawing notice. Two days earlier, the Fever ended a five-game winning streak in a 91-85 loss to the Dallas Wings. Off the court, additional controversy followed the team to Brooklyn: the Liberty did not take the court for the National Anthem, and debates around XX-XY Athletics shirts made headlines. Cunningham’s situation dates back to July, when she discussed transgender participation in women’s sports in an ESPN feature, saying she wanted to protect young girls in locker rooms. Police intervention was reported during rallies at Barclays Center. Inside the arena, Cunningham was booed throughout, and one spectator alleged the Liberty tried to change a paid scoreboard message; the team said messages are limited to positive, celebratory content.