In a statement released Friday, Graham thanked Cunningham for speaking publicly on the issue. "I want to thank Sophie Cunningham for speaking out and make it clear that I could not agree more," Graham said. WHITE HOUSE DEFENDS WNBA STAR SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM AFTER SHE SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS"What she said took a lot of guts. It's sad but true that in today's world, and particularly on this issue, common sense is not common." I think it's kind of common sense," Cunningham told reporters.