Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham focuses on basketball amid off-court issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke at practice, emphasizing her desire to focus solely on basketball despite the ongoing off-court controversies surrounding the team. The Fever hold a 9-3 record since July 1 and recently extended their league record for consecutive 100-point games to six. Indiana will face the Las Vegas Aces in Indianapolis, aiming to secure a sweep of the season series against the defending champions. Cunningham and her teammates strive to maintain team cohesion despite distractions, using their experience to protect the locker room culture.
- •Cunningham spoke on the importance of focusing on basketball amidst distractions.
- •Fever have a 9-3 record since July 1, including notable wins over Las Vegas.
- •The team is aiming for a seventh consecutive game scoring 100 points.
- •Cunningham emphasizes tight locker room chemistry to navigate external pressures.
- •Indiana prepares to host Las Vegas for a potential season sweep.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana Fever continue to thrive on the court despite constant barrage of off-court distractions
"Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham walked into practice Wednesday with every intention of talking basketball and only basketball. While Cunningham declined to directly address the issue that's created another circus-like environment for the WNBA's most visible team, the former Missouri star did talk about her pregame conversation with the league's winningest coach, Cheryl Reeve, and challenged media members to find better stories than just the latest controversy.
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