Sophie Cunningham embraces boos as Indiana Fever prepares for playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever has addressed the frequent boos she receives during games this season. Despite the negativity, she claims to enjoy the experience and feels it adds excitement to her performance. Cunningham has become a polarizing figure due to her aggressive playing style and outspoken comments on various topics. She is having a productive season, averaging 8.3 points and achieving career highs in shooting percentages. The Fever secured a strong regular-season record of 26–14, positioning them well for the playoffs ahead.
- •Cunningham enjoys being booed by fans during games.
- •She averages 8.3 points with high shooting efficiency this season.
- •The Fever finished the regular season with a 26–14 record.
- •Cunningham remains a controversial figure due to her comments and playing style.
- •The Fever are set for the playoffs following a strong regular season.
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- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Put On a Good Show For Them’: Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Makes Her Feelings Clear on Getting Booed
"The Indiana Fever are moving toward the end of another season with several roster questions waiting behind the playoff push. Sophie Cunningham sits near the center of that conversation, even though her current role has remained fairly clear on the court. Cunningham has become a familiar part of Indiana’s rotation since arriving from Phoenix. The [...]
"Indiana Fever‘s Sophie Cunningham is having a very eventful season, and it is not just about how she plays on the court. She has been playing well, but she keeps getting booed by fans at almost every game. Cunningham has been part of many debates this season, and some of them started because of things [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:04 PMSophie Cunningham’s Fever Future Just Got Complicated With One Detail Fans May Have Missed
The Indiana Fever are moving toward the end of another season with several roster questions waiting behind the playoff push. Sophie Cunningham sits near the center of that conversation, even though her current role has remained fairly clear on the court. Cunningham has become a familiar part of Indiana’s rotation since arriving from Phoenix. The [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:07 PM‘Put On a Good Show For Them’: Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Makes Her Feelings Clear on Getting Booed
Indiana Fever‘s Sophie Cunningham is having a very eventful season, and it is not just about how she plays on the court. She has been playing well, but she keeps getting booed by fans at almost every game. Cunningham has been part of many debates this season, and some of them started because of things [...]
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