Sophie Cunningham engages fans in autograph session before WNBA game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Sophie Cunningham signed autographs for young fans ahead of the Indiana Fever's game against the Dallas Wings. The Fever were coming off a loss, in which Kelsey Mitchell set a WNBA record. Fans shared a video of Cunningham's interactions, expressing their admiration and calling her a role model. Despite some controversy surrounding her views on transgender athletes, support for Cunningham remains strong among her fanbase.
- •Sophie Cunningham signed autographs for young girls in Dallas.
- •Indiana Fever lost their latest game against the Dallas Wings.
- •Kelsey Mitchell set a WNBA record during the game.
- •Fans praised Cunningham for being a role model.
- •Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes have sparked mixed reactions.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Fan reveals message Sophie Cunningham wrote for her when signing autograph
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Legend’ – Fans show their love for Sophie Cunningham as autograph-signing video shared
"Sophie Cunningham has garnered support online after she was videoed signing autographs for young girls ahead of the Indiana Fever’s latest game. The Fever ended up losing the tie, in which Kelsey Mitchell set a WNBA record.
"Sophie Cunningham travelled to Dallas earlier this week along with the rest of the Indiana Fever team to take on the Dallas Wings. The Fever lost the tie despite the best efforts of the in-form Kelsey Mitchell.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:45 AMFan reveals message Sophie Cunningham wrote for her when signing autograph
Sophie Cunningham travelled to Dallas earlier this week along with the rest of the Indiana Fever team to take on the Dallas Wings. The Fever lost the tie despite the best efforts of the in-form Kelsey Mitchell.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM‘Legend’ – Fans show their love for Sophie Cunningham as autograph-signing video shared
Sophie Cunningham has garnered support online after she was videoed signing autographs for young girls ahead of the Indiana Fever’s latest game. The Fever ended up losing the tie, in which Kelsey Mitchell set a WNBA record.
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