Sophie Cunningham is at the center of new boyfriend rumors, and fans have plenty to say about the WNBA star's reported love life!
Speculation surrounding the Indiana Fever guard's relationship status has been making the rounds online, with social media users weighing in on who could have captured her attention.
Cunningham, who has been making headlines since joining the WNBA, went viral on social media on Friday, August 11, when some fan pages posted pictures of her on a boat during the current WNBA break with someone they claimed to be her new boyfriend.
According to an account, Cunningham's new man is Frank Adams, the head athletic trainer at Grand Canyon University, who also works with the school's men's basketball program. As per The Sunday Guardian, the two were previously linked in March when fans noticed Adams in Cunningham's social media updates and at GCU events. While neither one has confirmed the relationship, the alleged couple's sightings have continued to fuel dating rumors.
In March, Cunningham's social media followers spotted a mystery man in the background of one of her selfies. Although the image did not clearly show his face, some eagle-eyed fans began suggesting that the man could be Adams.

#WNBA #fans #march #relationship

Whether it is on or off the court, Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham knows how to make a headline and get the WNBA fans buzzing. That was once again the case on Friday afternoon.
Throughout the day, photos began to surface online of the Sixth Player of the Year candidate enjoying a boat day as part of her delayed 30th birthday celebration during the league's FIBA Women's World Cup break.
From there, dating rumors began circulating with photos of Cunningham and Grand Canyon University head athletic trainer Frank Adams cozying up together went viral.
It's important to note that Cunningham nor Adams have not confirmed that she is in a relationship, but that hasn't stopped social media from running with the story.
MORE: Colin Cowherd crowns Sophie Cunningham as WNBA's 'sex symbol'

#whether #indiana #fever

Sophie Cunningham reveals what she truly thinks of former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham stirred up one of the biggest debates in the WNBA when she stated that the W should only allow female athletes.
For some reason, this statement had fans divided, and the likes of Enes Kanter and Royce White took advantage of this.
How? Well, they claimed that if the WNBA didn't have a clear transgender athlete policy, they'd like to enter the league next season.
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Milwaukee Bucks star Kyle Kuzma has expressed his discomfort over Colin Cowherd's question aimed at Sophie Cunningham.
In a matter of a few months, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham's popularity has skyrocketed among basketball fans.
However, it has more to do with her off-court comments than her performance in the WNBA. In fact, veteran ****** yst Colin Cowherd took it a step further when he recently slammed a weird label on Cunningham.
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Cowherd invited Cunningham as a guest on his podcast, where they discussed a plethora of things. However, one clip from the interview went viral.

#milwaukee

Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most talked-about figures in women's basketball. Whether on or off the court, Cunningham's outspoken personality has built a large following for herself and has recently added a new platform to that reach.
The Indiana Fever guard launched a podcast called "No Hesitation" alongside trainer Drew Hanlen. Her debut episode was released on Thursday. During that episode, she addresses the storytelling path she believes the WNBA media should tread. Also, she highlights things she could do differently if she held certain governmental powers over the game.
Jul 15, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
So far in the season, Cunningham has averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 ***** ists per game, demonstrating her central role to her team's success all-year-long. During the show, Cunningham touched on players' remuneration, the WNBA media coverage, and even the outgoing commissioner's office. An NFL-themed X page, Franco Vision, shares snippets from the conversation.
"We're always as players going to want more money, and as owners they're always not going to want to give it to you…"When it comes to media coverage, I think that we have good coverage now. Yes, it can always be better. Yes, it can be bigger."

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Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most talked about figures in women's basketball, both on and off the court. The Indiana Fever guard has built a large following through her outspoken personality, and this week she added a new platform to that reach.
Cunningham launched a podcast called "No Hesitation" alongside trainer Drew Hanlen. The debut episode was released on Thursday. Cunningham touched on a question that has followed the WNBA all season, one tied to who will lead the league into its next chapter.
MORE: Indiana Fever endorses Sophie Cunningham for major award
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) at State Farm Arena. Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images.
Asked what she would do differently as commissioner, Cunningham did not hold back.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is in the middle of a strong season. While a lingering back injury has consistently led to Clark landing on the injury report, she has been able to stay on the floor for the most part. Clark, however, was limited to only 13 games played last year — which happened to be Sophie Cunningham's first season with the Fever. 2026 has given Cunningham an opportunity to see Clark's game on a more consistent basis, and one specific element of Clark's approach has especially impressed the WNBA veteran.
"I will say, yeah, she (Clark) didn't play last year and that was my first time really being on the team and being her teammate, but I really do feel like this year she is using her body so, so well," Cunningham said on her new podcast, No Hesitation with Sophie Cunningham Drew Hanlen. "Like she's strong, she's using the glass. Her jump-shots are going in and it's efficient and it's good for us. But I do think that, like, her body control this year has been huge."
Clark's 22.5 points per game, 45.6 percent field goal percentage and 37.3 three-point percentage all represent career-high marks. She may not win the WNBA MVP Award with players such as A'ja Wilson and her Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell also playing at high levels, but Clark will certainly be in the conversation. She could even be a top three finalist for the first time (Clark finished fourth during her rookie season in 2024).
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#first #year #like

Sophie Cunningham has quietly turned into one of the most efficient bench players in the WNBA this season. The Indiana Fever guard has settled into a steady role off the bench and has given the team consistent scoring and defense throughout the year.
Cunningham, a 2019 second round pick out of Missouri, is in her second stint with Indiana after previously spending six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. She has become a fan-favorite for her physical style of play and has now backed that reputation with career best shooting numbers.
Her production has stayed steady even as her role stays limited to 22.7 minutes a night, making her efficiency stand out even more this season.
MORE: Former Indiana Fever guard signs with Lynx before WNBA playoffs
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

#fever #guard #WNBA

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It's been a little over one month since Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham last posted a new episode of her podcast entitled, 'Show Me Something.' The most recent episode is dated July 21. But for fans of the show hoping to listen to new episodes, they won't have to wait for long.
Sophie Cunningham's podcast makes a return on Thursday's with a new name, 'No Hesitation Show,' and will feature the Fever veteran alongside famed basketball trainer Drew Hanlan, it was announced via social media on Thursday morning.
At first glance, Cunningham's revamped podcast will follow the same format as before with unfiltered stories alongside insights into both the NBA and the WNBA.
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#sophie #podcast #alongside

DETROIT — The Motor City Cruise — the G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons — announced on Thursday the hiring of Steve Scalzi as their new head coach. Scalzi will replace Jamelle McMillan at the start of the 2026-27 season, becoming the third head coach in the franchise's history.
Scalzi has worked as an ***** istant coach for the Pistons for the past three seasons. Renowned for his player development skills, he has been instrumental in developing players such as Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson. In July, he also served as head coach for the Pistons during the 2026 NBA Summer League tournament.
Scalzi's role as coach of the Cruise marks his return to the NBA's professional developmental league. He began his career as an ***** istant coach with the then-Tulsa 66ers (Oklahoma City Blue), the Oklahoma City Thunder's G League affiliate.
At that time, the Blue were part of the NBA D-League. As one of the franchise's primary player development coaches, Scalzi helped a handful of players receive promotions around the league during the 2013-14 season.
Scalzi's success later led him to join the Thunder's coaching staff in 2014, where he held several roles during his seven-year tenure. His most memorable responsibility was helping develop future Hall of Famers Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

#pistons #cruise

Fans are wondering what happened to Sophie Cunningham's podcast originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Last July, Sophie Cunningham announced that she was starting a podcast.
A year later, and it appears the show has gone on an unannounced, indefinite hiatus.
"Show Me Something," which Cunningham has co-hosted alongside reality TV star West Wilson, has not posted a new episode on its YouTube channel since July 21 -- and fans are starting to wonder if it's ever coming back.
MORE: Sophie Cunningham takes on new role alongside Fever legend Tamika Catchings

#cunningham #sporting #july #podcast

Since Sophie Cunningham spoke out against transgender women competing in women's sports in an ESPN profile in late July, the Indiana Fever forward has been everywhere.
The media flocked to her with follow-up questions and pushback. A rival coach confronted her during a nationally televised game. In countless cable news segments, social media posts, and podcast clips, Cunningham's words have been chewed over and debated. Her personal social media profiles draw millions of views.
Yet during the entire news cycle, Cunningham has been conspicuously absent from her own podcast, Show Me Something. No new episodes of the show have been published since July 21.
The podcast, produced and distributed by The Volume, was launched as a destination for the outspoken veteran's musings on the WNBA and her very closely watched Indiana Fever team. Early on, Cunningham used the platform to defend her teammate, Caitlin Clark, and dispute controversial foul calls and league decisions.
Shortly after Cunningham's initial comments about transgender athletes in a Rolling Stone interview, her co-host, West Wilson, posted a TikTok that directly contradicted Cunningham's perspective. The reality television star, with whom Cunningham grew up in Missouri, called transgender women's participation in sports "a borderline nonexistent issue" that right-wing commentators amplify. Wilson added that discourse about transgender athletes further isolates transgender people and distracts Americans from "actual harmful sh*t" such as the cost of living.

#transgender #Media #podcast #show

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches this fall, Bleacher Report released an interesting list, as they ranked the best players by each age. Unexpectedly, there were multiple Houston Rockets players who earned that distinction.
Beginning with the more surprising of the two, Amen Thompson was named as the league's best 23-year-old. Last season, Thompson took a huge jump, playing 79 games and averaging a career-high 18.3 points to go along with 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 ******* ists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks. Although he was snubbed from an All-Defensive selection, Thompson did finish eighth in Defensive Player of Year Award voting. Other notable 23-year-olds that Thompson was selected over include Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller.
As readers may have expected, Kevin Durant (age 37) was the other Rockets forward listed, as Alperen Sengun fell short to Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham among players at the age of 24. A season ago, Durant averaged 26 points per game, tying him for 10th in the league. He also averaged 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 ******* ists, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks. James Harden, a former MVP in Houston, was the only other 37-year-old in the same realm as Durant, averaging 23.6 points and eight ******* ists between the Clippers and Cavaliers.
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The Detroit Pistons keep having trouble with the Jalen Duren contract situation, which has dragged on much longer than I initially expected once no other team could throw him a deal in restricted free agency.
ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that the gap is still pretty clear: Detroit has been offering Duren a five-year contract around $35.0 million per season, while Duren wants an average salary above $40.0 million. Training camp opens later this month, and Duren can still take his $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer, so this isn't something Detroit can simply wait and see what happens.
I still think Duren stays with the Pistons; there is too much sense for both sides to keep the partnership going, especially after he averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.0 ******* ists on 65.0% from the field, became an All-Star and made All-NBA Third Team for a 60-22 team. But Detroit also traded Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies this summer, and that left them without the type of proven backup center they had last season.
That is why I would call the Dallas Mavericks about Daniel Gafford. Of course, he wouldn't replace Duren immediately, because that shouldn't be Detroit's plan, but he could give the Pistons one of the best backup centers in basketball right now, and if this Duren situation somehow becomes a sign-and-trade later, Detroit wouldn't suddenly enter the season without a starting center.
More importantly, his game fits Cade Cunningham in probably the easiest way possible: screen, roll, catch the lob, finish, protect the rim, repeat.

#season #situation

Despite some grievances held by the older guard of the WNBA, Sophie Cunningham believes stars like Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers have been massive for the league.
The WNBA's explosion in popularity over the last few years has been thanks in large part to the arrival of stars like Reese, Bueckers, and Caitlin Clark.
However, several stars in the WNBA had pushed back on the notion, feeling that their efforts over the years had been overlooked.
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Speaking in February on the Like a Farmer podcast, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham explained her stance on the rising popularity of the WNBA thanks to the recent influx of young stars.

#like #cunningham #bueckers #years

The Atlanta Falcons made a splash less than 12 hours before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline, trading cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears in exchange for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. It was known that the Bears had been shopping Dexter, who recorded six sacks in 17 starts for Chicago last season.
The Falcons needed defensive tackle depth after losing David Onyemata and Grady Jarrett in back-to-back offseasons. Dexter is set to make $2.1 million in 2026, which is the final year of his rookie contract.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Falcons beat out both the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants to acquire Dexter on Sunday morning. Atlanta will likely need to work out a long-term extension with the 24-year-old, but that hasn't been an issue for new GM Ian Cunningham thus far.
Fans seemed to feel Atlanta won the trade by a decent margin. Here's how those around the NFL reacted to the Falcons-Bears trade on social media.
The Falcons must trim their roster down to 53 players by Sunday's 6 p.m. ET deadline. Follow along with each move using our Falcons roster cuts tracker!

#atlanta #bears #roster #Chicago

I remember thinking "why are these views not being challenged in the copy?" when first reading Sophie Cunningham's comments in an ESPN profile last month.
The story dealt with Cunningham's status as a 3-and-D player who toes the line between effective and reckless in her aggression on the court. Buried deep in the story is a quote where she says she does not oppose trans people but "I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
My friend and fellow journalist Frankie de la Cretaz sent me the profile lamenting that this quote was left to stand on its own, without any context. Leaving it unchallenged validated Cunningham's claim that trans women are "biological men," and that trans women were harming girls in women's sports. There is no evidence of either claim.
The changes trans athletes go through with hormone replacement therapy as part of medical transition are complex. But they rewire a body to match the ******* a trans person identifies with. That's why organizations let them participate in sports consistent with their identity once they have reached a certain hormonal threshold.
There were nevertheless very few trans elite athletes, because there are very few elite athletes in general. After the Olympics allowed trans women to compete alongside women for the 2004 games in Athens, only one transgender woman has made it since: weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, at Tokyo in 2021. She failed to complete a single lift.

#profile #young #claim

Sophie Cunningham takes on new role alongside Fever legend Tamika Catchings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sophie Cunningham is expanding her sports media résumé while continuing to help the Indiana Fever chase a WNBA championship. Cunningham recently interviewed Fever legend Tamika Catchings for a feature produced by USA Network. The conversation gave Cunningham an opportunity to move into the interviewer's chair and explore the career of one of the greatest players in league history.
Catchings discussed her childhood, her time at Tennessee and the ambition that eventually carried her to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. During the interview shared by USA Network, Catchings recalled writing down her professional basketball goal while she was in seventh grade.
"I remember sitting up there in my room," Catchings said. "I wrote down in my book, 'One day I will.'"
Catchings then ran down the hallway to tell her siblings what she wanted to become.

#cunningham #sophie #sporting

Caitlin Clark may have been putting up monster numbers as of late, but for veteran sports **** yst Jason Whitlock, she's still far from her teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, when it comes to the MVP race.
In a video posted on X on Monday, Whitlock talked about how Clark struggles to perform against stronger teams and how she stat pads against the weaker ones and even compared her to Mitchell, who performs well regardless of who they face.
"Kelsey Mitchell plays her best against the best," Whitlock said. "Mitchell is flatlined – 25 a night against Las Vegas, against New York, against whoever shows up with length. Clark's numbers crater the moment real defense steps on the floor."
He added in the caption of the video, "This weekend summed up this season for Caitlin Clark: Folding under pressure versus a contender on Friday and a masterpiece versus one of the league's bottom feeders last night. You don't get that inconsistency with Kelsey Mitchell.
Whitlock's comments echoed what Sophie Cunningham said to NBC sideline reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi after she referred to Mitchell as the MVP.

#clark #whitlock #best

The WNBA returns Friday with four games on the schedule, including a pair of 7:30 p.m. ET matchups before the night slate tips off at 10 p.m.
All eight playoff teams are now set after the Dallas Wings secured the final postseason berth Wednesday. The Minnesota Lynx remain atop the standings, while the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever are among the teams fighting for favorable positioning. The New York Liberty and Washington Mystics lround out the playoff field.
Indiana will look to continue its strong season against the Connecticut Sun, while Atlanta hosts Portland. The Aces will also be back in action against Toronto, while Washington closes its pre-FIBA World Cup schedule against Los Angeles.
MORE: Sophie Cunningham drops cheeky Dolly Parton Instagram tribute
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and guard Rhyne Howard (10). Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

#aces #schedule #teams

Sophie Cunningham is one of the most talked about players in the WNBA right now. She is one of the stars of the league, and leads the Indiana Fever. She is a very resourceful player on the court and is known for her fiery attitude on to as well.
The Fever star has also become one of the most outspoken voices in the league. She recently attracted attention for a daring action before a game.
Cunningham has been one of the WNBA's most talked about athletes in recent times. She has begun a debate over whether transgender athletes can be allowed to play in the league that is still ongoing. Other than that, she is not scared to talk about, or portray herself as she wishes.
Jun 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) reacts to a foul call during the game against the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Cunningham recently caused another light-hearted moment, during the pregame shootaround. It was before the game against the Dallas Wings. When a team staff member was filming her from the bench, she initially pretended not to notice. She then lowered casually pulled down her sweatpants as a fun moment, before pulling them up, turning around and smiling while pointing directly at the camera. She was wearing her compression shorts underneath, so no serious harm was done.

#athletes

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In the wake of Dolly Parton's tragic death, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham got cheeky with her latest Instagram post, flashing her fans.
Her latest post, which was a carousel of pictures and videos, ended with a video of her dropping her pants to reveal her shorts underneath. She spun around with a sly smile.
The caption of the post featured a famous quote from the late Parton: "My weaknesses have always been food and men—in that order."
Fans were eating up the picture in the comments section of her Instagram post. One said, "The end! You mooned me!" before praising Parton. Her teammate, Monique Billings, responded, "Cheeky."

#dolly

Draymond Green believes Klay Thompson tearing his Achilles during the 2019 NBA Finals stopped him from leaving the Warriors.
Thompson suffered a brutal Achilles tear in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, which played a big part in the Warriors losing their chance at a threepeat.
Given that Thompson was entering free agency that summer, there was concern that he might not stay with the Warriors. However, Green is now claiming that the injury ensured he'd stay with the team.
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Speaking on his podcast, Draymond Green explained why he believes Klay Thompson was going to leave the Golden State Warriors in 2019 before his Achilles injury.

#thompson #draymond #injury

Charles Barkley blasts DiJonai Carrington over Sophie Cunningham foul and controversial post originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Charles Barkley believes DiJonai Carrington made a bad situation significantly worse after her controversial collision with Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Carrington was ejected from the Chicago Sky's Aug. 8 game against Indiana after striking Cunningham in the head while contesting a shot late in the first quarter. Cunningham was airborne when the contact occurred and fell hard to the court.
Officials initially called a common foul before upgrading it to a Flagrant 2 following a replay review. The ruling resulted in Carrington's immediate ejection. Carrington then posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on Threads and tagged the Fever, adding another layer to an incident already generating plenty of debate.
Barkley addressed both the foul and the social media post during an appearance on Michael Smerconish's radio show. The Basketball Hall of Famer did not leave much room for interpretation.
"It was a dirty play. Period," Barkley said.

#foul #charles #dijonai #indiana

Charles Barkley Defends Sophie Cunningham, Blasts WNBA Leadership Over Controversy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Charles Barkley believes Sophie Cunningham never should have become the face of the WNBA's increasingly heated debate over transgender participation in women's sports.
The Basketball Hall of Famer defended the Indiana Fever guard during an appearance on Michael Smerconish's SiriusXM program, arguing Cunningham faced unfair criticism after publicly sharing her position on the issue.
"I can't believe people got mad at her for telling the truth," Barkley said. "She said, 'I'm protecting girls.'"
Barkley then used an outdated term while paraphrasing Cunningham's position. Cunningham did not use that language in her original comments. The Fever guard told ESPN in July that she did not believe "biological men" should compete in women's sports. She later stressed that she does not hate transgender people and said her objective was to protect opportunities for women and young girls.

#sporting #transgender #sports #guard

By Waylon Cunningham
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms, the produce company at the center of a U.S. cyclospora outbreak, frequently failed to submit federally required workplace injury logs in recent years, including for at least four facilities where workers suffered fatal or otherwise serious injuries, a Reuters review of federal records found.
Over the ‌past five years, five to seven Taylor Farms facilities filed the annual report within the following year, with some showing injury rates above industry averages, while others ‌recording below-average rates. From 2021 to 2025, at least 17 facilities required such filings based on the number of employees and nature of the work, according to a review of intermittent U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection filings.
The figures indicate an overall reporting rate well below the industry average of 78%, based on Reuters calculations of 2023 census numbers and the latest OSHA data. OSHA did not respond to questions about Taylor Farms' lower reporting rate.
Reporting gaps, which Taylor Farms acknowledged to Reuters, make it difficult for the public to ****** s the workplace safety record of the California-based company, according to some workplace safety watchdog groups. OSHA has said, in rulemaking documents, memos and public releases, that electronic submission of these logs allows the agency to focus its enforcement efforts and that it ‌is important for the public to have access to them.

#taylor #farms

The Indiana Fever have become one of the most popular teams in the WNBA over the last month or so.
It was revealed earlier this month that at least one women's basketball game had been watched by 2.5 million viewers or more every week since July 12.
Four of the five games to reach the 2.5 million mark involved the Fever, with the other the WNBA All-Star Game.
The Fever are, of course, home to Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, who are two of the most followed players in the league on Instagram.
Clark has been popular for a long time, while Cunningham has experienced a sudden spike in notoriety since the debate around transgender athletes competing in the WNBA began to grow in July.

#july

Eric Daugherty of RightLine News, a conservative news outlet, tweeted on Tuesday that there were reports of Sophie Cunningham leaving the Indiana Fever at the end of the 2026 WNBA season. Daugherty then wondered if the potential move had anything to do with Cunningham's comments in an ESPN profile, where she said that she wanted to protect female athletes in sports where they "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Daugherty did not cite the reports, though he reposted an article with fan speculation about Cunningham's future.
Still, Daugherty's tweet led to some intense reactions from netizens.
"if they release sophie, caitlin will back her and quit if necessary and the league will go back into obscurity," one fan claimed.
It's also worth pointing out that Cunningham is on a one-year deal with the Fever, meaning that she could be entering free agency instead of facing the prospect of getting "released" at the end of the season.

#daugherty #fever #reports

2027 WNBA Draft aspirant Enes Kanter revealed his thoughts on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Kanter was removed from the Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on Sunday after a verbal altercation with Sky veteran Natasha Cloud, and the incident dominated the headlines rather than the Fever's 113-90 win.
One of the primary reasons Kanter chose this game was because of the Fever and Sophie Cunningham's presence, discussing the 30-year-old Fever guard in an interview after the game.
Kanter appeared on Fox News and revealed that he texted Cunningham after the game to help redirect her focus while hailing her as an American hero.
"I texted her after the game. I was like, 'Please focus on your game because you are a national treasure, an American hero,' and she should be protected at all costs. She isn't just inspiring young girls in America, but all over the world. She's an idol and a hero."

#kanter #fever #hero #guard

Kyle Kuzma questions criticism of Sophie Cunningham amid growing controversy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sophie Cunningham's comments about transgender participation in women's sports have sparked a wide-ranging debate, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has now entered the conversation.
The former NBA champion publicly defended Cunningham after sportscaster Chris Williamson suggested the Indiana Fever guard's comments contributed to political hostility directed toward transgender people.
Kuzma questioned that interpretation in an X post, arguing that Cunningham's stated position centered on competitive fairness and the protection of opportunities for women and girls.
"What was transphobic about her comment?" Kuzma wrote, before reiterating Cunningham's position and sarcastically questioning whether she deserved discipline.

#sporting