Sophie Cunningham calls out media coverage of WNBA basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham criticized media coverage for focusing on topics outside of basketball during a media interview on August 6. Despite her assertion that journalists overlook the sport, Cunningham has gained significant attention for non-basketball-related activities, including her presence in advertising and social media popularity. This disparity highlights the tension between her growing celebrity and the desires of her audience. Cunningham's actions, particularly related to a viral moment with DeWanna Bonner, underscore the intersection of media engagement and personal branding within the league.
- •Cunningham aims for more coverage of basketball in WNBA media.
- •Her celebrity has grown through non-basketball-related moments.
- •Cunningham's viral gesture involved her pointing at Bonner during a game.
- •WNBA players cannot monetize disputes, but Cunningham successfully did so individually.
- •Caitlin Clark's arrival influenced the league's dynamics and discussions.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham's media call-out is hypocrisy and strategy | Opinion
"WNBA player Sophie Cunningham claims media ignores basketball but she is profiting from the attention economy.
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