Fox News covers Sophie Cunningham after Republican midterm election losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Fox News has focused extensively on Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. Since the elections, the network aired multiple segments discussing a social media post from Cunningham, who has become an emblem for some conservative views regarding women's sports. On air, hosts praised Cunningham, referencing her growing popularity among conservatives, particularly after her comments on the inclusion of trans women in sports. Political analyst Aaron Rupar criticized the volume of coverage, labeling it as 'beyond parody.' Cunningham shared her own thoughts on social media, expressing sentiments around cultural issues influenced by political discourse.
- •Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate in the elections.
- •Fox News aired multiple segments on Sophie Cunningham after the elections.
- •Cunningham's comments on women’s sports have resonated with conservative audiences.
- •Aaron Rupar criticized the network's focus on Cunningham as excessive.
- •Cunningham has become a prominent figure in political discussions about women's sports.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Beyond parody’: Fox News can’t stop talking about Sophie Cunningham after Republican midterm losses
"Republicans suffered major losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with Democrats taking control of both the House and the Senate. But if you’ve been watching Fox News since then, you might have noticed that one of its favorite topics has been a WNBA player. The network has run multiple segments on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham…
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