Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of headlines in the WNBA this season. It started with her viral pointing moment against DeWanna Bonner, which quickly turned her into one of the internet’s biggest memes. She later sparked another wave of attention with her comments about protecting biological women in sports, a stance that has continued to draw reactions.
Cunningham was again involved in another headline-grabbing moment during Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky. DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after hitting Cunningham high during a first-quarter layup attempt.
Cunningham addressed the situation afterward, calling the foul “unnecessary.” She also mentioned that she had no previous issues with Carringtob and rejected the idea that race played a role in the ejection.
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With another game approaching, Cunningham appears ready to let the noise stay in the background. A video posted Monday through her “Show Me Something” podcast showed the Fever guard dancing and working out at the team facility.
The accompanying caption read: “I’m just a girl.”
Cunningham reposted the video on her Instagram Stories as she prepares for Tuesday’s matchup with the New York Liberty.
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Despite everything surrounding her this season, Cunningham has continued to produce on the court. She is averaging 8.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Cunningham has recorded several big scoring nights, including 24 points against the Toronto Tempo in June and 20 points against the Las Vegas Aces last month.
She also ranks fourth in 3-point percentage this season (44.1%) and her performance off the bench has kept her in the Sixth Player of the Year conversation.
