Sophie Cunningham foul call sparks outrage as Fever face Lynx

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Sophie Cunningham foul call sparks outrage as Fever face Lynx
Summary

During a game on August 2, WNBA's Indiana Fever lost to the Minnesota Lynx 108-100. A controversial foul call on Sophie Cunningham in the second quarter drew significant backlash from fans. Cunningham was called for a foul after taking an elbow to the face from Lynx forward Nia Coffey, leading to confusion as many believed the call was incorrect given the circumstances. The Fever attempted a comeback, trimming the Lynx's lead to two points in the final moments, but could not secure the win. Minnesota improved its record to 25-6, while Indiana dropped to 19-11, ending their five-game winning streak.

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  • Cunningham was fouled after taking an elbow from Coffey.
  • Minnesota led 64-53 at halftime.
  • Lynx extended winning streak to 10 games.
  • Kelsey Mitchell scored 31 points for Indiana.
  • Fever's five-game winning streak ends.
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  • 1:22 PMYahoo SportsReplay of Sophie Cunningham foul call has WNBA fans outraged
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A replay showed Sophie Cunningham taking an elbow to the face before officials called the foul on the Indiana Fever guard.

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