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Sophie Cunningham wore a hat labeled "WOMAN" on the front and "No Cis, just ..." on the side during a Missouri football homecoming game.
The Oregon State forward used the accessory to send a message to WNBA players and coaches who hold anti-transgender views, a move that occurred despite her team's defeat by the Missouri Tigers.
Cunningham's appearance in the stadium drew attention for its direct political statement, marking a continuation of her public stance on gender identity issues within professional sports.
The game itself was described as a "drubbing" for the Gators, a Florida team that had recently received significant national media attention.
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