Jemele Hill denies Sophie Cunningham quote about lies and slander
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Jemele Hill, a sports journalist, refuted a claim that Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, stated Hill had lied about her. The alleged quote accused Hill of slandering Cunningham, who later faced backlash for comments regarding trans athletes in women's sports. Following her initial remarks, Cunningham requested that media focus more on basketball. Hill criticized Cunningham for avoiding media inquiries and suggested external pressure may have led Cunningham to downplay her controversial statements. The discussions surrounding Cunningham’s comments have subsided since her latest media appearance.
- •Jemele Hill debunked a fake quote attributed to Sophie Cunningham.
- •Cunningham received backlash for her stance on trans athletes.
- •Cunningham later requested media coverage focus on basketball.
- •Hill criticized Cunningham for ducking media questions after backlash.
- •Discussions around Cunningham's views have decreased recently.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — “Sophie Cunningham Never Said This”: Jemele Hill Debunks Alleged Quote From Fever Guard Calling Out Her “Lies”
"Sports journalist Jemele Hill debunked a post that claimed Sophie Cunningham called her a liar. In the quote attributed to Cunningham, the Fever guard allegedly namedropped Hill, saying the former ESPN analyst “slandered” her.
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