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Texas group backs Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Candace Sweat, as published by NBC DFW · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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A rally was held to support Sophie Cunningham, who has faced criticism for her comments on transgender women in sports. Cunningham's stance is that transgender women should not compete in women's sports. Some people agree with her, while others do not.

The organization Texas Values gathered to show solidarity with Cunningham. They believe that only biological women should participate in women's sports. Further details about the rally and Cunningham's comments are available from the source.

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Category: business · Published: August 20, 2026 · Source: NBC DFW · Reading time: 1 min

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Texas group backs Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes

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