Kyle Kuzma criticizes Colin Cowherd for comments about Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma criticized broadcaster Colin Cowherd on X regarding a recent podcast interview with Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham. During the interview, Cowherd labeled Cunningham as a sex symbol, a comment that prompted backlash from social media users and Kuzma. In his post, Kuzma described the behavior as characteristic of creepy old men. Cunningham, who has seen her profile rise in the WNBA during recent months, addressed the situation directly following the podcast appearance. She noted that she handled the label professionally and stated she had anticipated potentially worse comments from the host. Cowherd, 62, invited the Indiana player onto his program to discuss a variety of topics, but the clip regarding the label went viral following the publication of the interview this week.
- •Colin Cowherd labeled Sophie Cunningham a sex symbol during a podcast interview.
- •Kyle Kuzma responded to the clip on X by criticizing the analyst.
- •Sophie Cunningham stated she handled the label professionally.
- •The Indiana Fever player recently gained increased media attention for her off-court commentary.
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Creepy old men’ – Kyle Kuzma lashes out at Colin Cowherd over weird Sophie Cunningham comment
"Milwaukee Bucks star Kyle Kuzma has expressed his discomfort over Colin Cowherd’s question aimed at Sophie Cunningham. In a matter of a few months, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham’s popularity has skyrocketed among basketball fans.
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