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Caitlin Clark piled up 22 points and 9 assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, with Sophie Cunningham contributing 11 off the bench. Indiana’s starting five combined for 70 points to control the game, while the Valkyries’ bench—led by Tiffany Hayes and Kaitlyn Chen—kept it close. The Fever improve to 4-2 and the Valkyries drop to 3-2, with a rematch set in the Bay Area on Thursday.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham clarified that her remarks about the 2026 contract — a one-year, $665,000 deal — were about wanting a longer-term commitment rather than money. She said she loves playing in Indiana and would prefer a multi-year contract to establish roots and, if possible, bring her dog and donkey to Indy. Cunningham emphasized she’s focused on winning, had other multi-year offers, and that misinterpreted podcast clips and social-media snippets fueled questions about her pay. The Fever are navigating a tight salary situation under the new CBA, with rookie stars Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark and the EPIC provision affecting future salaries.
Sophie Cunningham called her one-year, $665,000 return deal with the Indiana Fever 'frustrating,' citing the new 2026 WNBA CBA pay shifts and limited exposure after a torn MCL. She says the contract serves as a wake-up call as she chases on-court success, and she will also be a USA Sports contributor for the 2026 season.
Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year, $665,000 contract with the Indiana Fever but says the deal length under the new WNBA CBA is frustrating; she’s coming back from an MCL injury and would have preferred more years to settle in Indiana, insisting money isn’t the issue—she just wants to win and prove herself.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham clarified that her free-agent comments were misframed, explaining she wanted a longer deal to buy a house in Indianapolis so she could bring her dog and donkey with her. Coming off an MCL injury, she said the offseason was hectic and she couldn’t show teams she was fully healthy, but she emphasized her desire to win and commitment to Indiana. Cunningham re-signed with the Fever on a one-year deal and has been noted for his role alongside Caitlin Clark as the team’s enforcer.
Sophie Cunningham said her one-year, $665,000 2026 Fever contract felt “a little frustrating” because she hadn’t been able to meet teams in person during free agency, coming off an ACL/MCL injury and focusing on winning. She later clarified on social media that she wasn’t mad about the money but wanted a longer deal to settle in Indiana; she remains excited to be back with the Fever and determined to win.
The Indiana Fever announced the one-year re-signing of Sophie Cunningham, joining already re-signed Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, as they continue to build around Caitlin Clark. Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds on 43.2% shooting across 30 games last season and has been a key supportive presence for Clark, with the Fever adding Monique Billings and Ty Harris in free agency ahead of their May 9 season opener vs. the Dallas Wings.
The Indiana Fever announced Sophie Cunningham will return for the 2026 season, following a strong 2025 showing that helped the team during Caitlin Clark’s absence, despite a late-season MCL tear. Cunningham shot 47% overall and 43% from three, underscoring her value as a sharpshooter and veteran presence as Indiana pursues another title.
The Indiana Fever re-signed guard Sophie Cunningham for the 2026 season after acquiring her in 2025. She helped the Fever win the Commissioner’s Cup, contributing 13 points and 7 rebounds in the title game, and led Indiana with a 43.2% three-point percentage. Despite a season shortened by injury, Cunningham totaled 257 points and 105 rebounds in 30 games, and she had joined the Fever via a 2025 trade from the Phoenix Mercury.
Sophie Cunningham, a 2019 first‑round pick who was traded to the Indiana Fever in 2025 and is now an unrestricted free agent, debuts in SI Swimsuit 2026 the same day she reveals a role as an athlete contributor for USA Network’s WNBA coverage with USA Sports, following a Captiva Island shoot and drawing strong fan reactions.
Three athletes—Napheesa Collier, Sophie Cunningham and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden—were photographed for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue at the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, Fort Myers. The feature highlights Collier’s defensive prowess and Olympic pedigree, Cunningham’s sharpshooting career, and Jefferson-Wooden’s world-champion sprint credentials, with Kérastase as the official haircare partner and photos shot by Katherine Goguen.
Sophie Cunningham, an Indiana Fever player, humorously apologized after accidentally hitting spectators with a golf ball during a celebrity pro-am, which became a viral social media moment. Despite a challenging first season due to injury, she remains a fan favorite and her future in the WNBA is highly anticipated as she enters free agency.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham expressed her desire to participate in next year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, inspired by Angel Reese's debut, and shared her admiration for Candice Swanepoel, highlighting her aspirations to become a Victoria's Secret Angel.
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham criticized league leadership and commissioner Cathy Engelbert, joining others in expressing dissatisfaction with the league's management and officiating, amid ongoing disputes over player pay and game quality.
WNBA star Angel Reese's outspoken comments about team changes have sparked controversy, with fellow player Sophie Cunningham emphasizing the importance of team unity and discretion, highlighting ongoing tensions and uncertainties about Reese's future with the Chicago Sky.