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Riley Gaines says Target Center staffer tried to shut down her Sophie Cunningham sign

Riley Gaines says an arena staffer told her to lower a sign thanking Sophie Cunningham by name while other fans held signs with player names.

Fox News Latest By Dan Zaksheske Captured Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 AM
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Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was permitted to wear a "Trans kids belong" shirt on the sideline during Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever.

Fans throughout Target Center held signs supporting their favorite WNBA players.

But when Riley Gaines displayed a small sign reading, "Sophie, thank you — a girl mom," an arena staffer tried to make her put it down.

Riley Gaines holds a sign thanking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham for speaking out to protect women's sports. (Riley Gaines/XX-XY Athletics)

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