BIt's News Tonight, and the WNBA's Sophie Cunningham just made herself the center of the anthem debate.
BShe went on Theo Von's podcast and said she's proud to be an American citizen, and she'll keep standing for the anthem even if other players feel differently.
BThat's a direct shot at the players who've been skipping it, and she knows it. The Fever guard is doubling down.
BAnd the replies are exactly what you'd expect. One guy says when he was a kid, if you didn't stand for the anthem you'd get your— well, let's just say he's not happy.
BBut here's the thing: she's not just talking about the anthem. She's saying she'll keep showing up for her country even if it costs her endorsements.
BAnd in the WNBA, that's a real risk. The league's fanbase leans a certain way, and she's going against the grain.
BI respect the consistency. She's not hiding from it.
BMeanwhile, Iran's foreign ministry is accusing the UN of whitewashing US and Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera has the story, but we couldn't confirm the exact remarks.
BThat's a serious charge, and it's coming from Tehran, so take it with a grain of salt. But it shows how tense things are right now.
BAnd in cricket, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan just became the first men's player to take 200 T20 international wickets. Reuters has it, but we're still checking.
BIf it holds, that's a huge milestone. Rashid's been one of the best in the world for years.
BAnd Israel's election results are in, and there's no clear winner. CNN says weeks, maybe months of political limbo.
BThat's a mess. Coalition talks could drag on forever, and the country's facing real security threats.
BWe'll keep an eye on that one. For now, the Cunningham story is the one people are actually fighting about.