Sophie Cunningham engages Brittany Mahomes with viral WNBA moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing gesture during a recent Indiana Fever game has gained the attention of Brittany Mahomes. After Cunningham celebrated the moment on Instagram, Mahomes responded positively to her post, highlighting the meme's growing popularity beyond basketball. The interaction follows a heated exchange during the Fever's June 22 game against the Phoenix Mercury, where Cunningham received a technical foul for her defense of teammate Caitlin Clark. This event has led to a significant social media presence with involvement from celebrities like John Cena, further amplifying Cunningham's visibility within the sporting community.
- •Cunningham's gesture occurred during the Fever's June 22 game.
- •She received a technical foul for defending Caitlin Clark.
- •Brittany Mahomes commented on Cunningham's Instagram post.
- •John Cena previously shared the image with millions on Instagram.
- •The meme has become widely recognized in and beyond sports.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham's viral WNBA moment now has Brittany Mahomes' attention
"Everyone is talking about it, even the Chiefs quarterback's wife.
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