Sophie Cunningham has some explaining to do.
With the WNBA season around the corner, the Indiana Fever wanted to ensure the fan base knew about the new players on the squad.
On Friday, the Fever’s Instagram account posted about their new star player and things they do in their personal life aside from playing basketball professionally.
With the Fever getting set to play on Saturday to open their season, it was time to get to everybody.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images)
“Get to know Sophie Cunningham 🍝🤠🍅,” the Indiana Fever’s account said while laying out some facts.
Sophie Cunningham isn’t afraid to share every detail about her life, that’s for sure.
With the Indiana Fever’s 2025 season set to tip off this Saturday, the social media team shared a “Get To Know” graphic for Cunningham. After all, it’s her first season with the squad. She spent the past six seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, averaging 7.7 points per game on 36.2 percent shooting from downtown.
WNBA fans were left in shock after Sophie Cunningham’s unsanitary courtside habit was caught on camera and quickly went viral. However, what truly stirred controversy was how fast fans began calling out Caitlin Clark for allegedly displaying similar behavior in past games. Social media exploded with clips and comparisons, with users questioning whether Clark should also be held accountable. “If we’re calling out Sophie, let’s not forget Caitlin did the same last month,” one fan wrote. The incident has now sparked a heated debate across WNBA communities, putting both players under an uncomfortable spotlight.
Cunningham, who has become quite popular over the past year, shared a fun fact that involves her diet. It turns out she enjoys a meal that not many athletes would be willing to admit. To be fair, that’s because they probably wouldn’t like how it tastes.
Among the things were her birthday, her favorite actor, her favorite TV series, emoji, condiment, and other things.
One of those other things was Cunningham informing fans that she likes to eat spaghetti with ranch on it.
Cunningham joined the Indiana Fever as part of a four-team trade in the offseason, having previously played for the Phoenix Mercury.
The Fever will begin the regular season with a game against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on May 17.
The 28-year-old, who is heading into her seventh season in the league, averaged 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc.
Sophie Cunningham (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
“Ranch on spaghetti?! WHAT?! 😮,” one fan in disbelief stated.
“So many 🚩🚩in this bio,” another fan stated of Sophie Cunningham.
“Ranch on spaghetti is wild, but we’ll give you a pass,” a third fan added.
“Ranch on spaghetti is getting sent to prison worthy, but we don’t want that 😂,” a fourth fan wrote.
“Ranch on spaghetti – so Midwest. 😂,” a fifth fan commented.
If it helps the Fever reach the ultimate goal, then fans will let her have it without a problem.
Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.
Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.
‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.
‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’
‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’
