Sophie Cunningham was involved in a confrontation with police on Thursday night.
The Indiana Fever guard, who recently lashed out at the Kansas City Chiefs, was ruled out with a season-ending injury several weeks ago. But, despite losing both her and Caitlin Clark, the Fever have managed to advance in the postseason for the first time in 10 years.
Both players have remained around the team while sidelined, which is why Sophie probably felt the need to go after Angel Reese over her treatment of her teammates.
Indiana beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 on Thursday night, making it to the second round of the WNBA playoffs, a first since 2015.
In the fourth quarter of the game, Fever guard Odyssey Sims was thrown to the ground after colliding with the Dream’s Allisha Gray. The bump was reviewed for a flagrant foul, with Cunningham walking to the center of the court to check on Sims while the refs were going through the footage.
Sophie Cunningham Asked To Leave The Court By A Police Officer
Sophie Cunningham (Photo via Twitter)
A police officer motioned for Cunningham to step back while she approached her teammate, but she stood her ground with her hands on her hips while they exchanged words, before backing down after a few seconds.
You can see the interaction in the video below, which has gone viral on Twitter/X.
Fans on social media were left confused, questioning why Cunningham was stopped from checking on her teammate. However, given that she was dressed in street clothes, it is possible that the officer was unaware of who she was.
Cunningham tore her right MCL a little over a month ago when she collided with Bria Hartly during a game against the Connecticut Sun.
The injury cut her campaign short, but she is expected to be back for the start of the 2026 WNBA season.
As for Indiana, they will play the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals, with Game 1 tipping off on Sunday.
REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports
Michael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.
Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.
Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.
Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals
Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.
“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”
Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.
“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”
