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Dana White supports Sophie Cunningham amid political controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:11 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Dana White supports Sophie Cunningham amid political controversy

Summary

Dana White attended the Indiana Fever's recent game against the Las Vegas Aces to show support for player Sophie Cunningham. Cunningham's rising popularity in the WNBA has been overshadowed by public perceptions of her political views, leading some fans to label her as 'MAGA Barbie.' Despite the backlash, she scored 20 points in the Fever's 109-75 win. White's endorsement sparked further discussion among fans, with many expressing mixed reactions to Cunningham's associations. As she continues to navigate this controversy, Cunningham previously stated her intent to remain politically moderate.

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By the Numbers

•Dana White attended Fever vs. Aces game on July 13, 2026
•Sophie Cunningham scored 20 points in the game
•Cunningham's political views have sparked controversy
•Fans refer to Cunningham as 'MAGA Barbie'
•Cunningham addressed the perceptions of her political stance last year

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5:11 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The alliance is complete’: Dana White’s move to support Sophie Cunningham after her ‘lean into MAGA’ sparks outrage

What they're saying

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The Indiana Fever have two of the most popular players in the WNBA in guards Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Clark is arguably the best player in the league, so her fame and popularity are no surprise, but Cunningham, who is the sixth-woman for the Fever, has had a somewhat surprising rise to stardom. Whatever…
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