Sophie Cunningham takes elbow to face as refs call foul in WNBA matchup
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Sophie Cunningham endured a violent elbow to the face during a game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 3. Amid heightened tensions surrounding various protests, the referees deemed Cunningham at fault, resulting in controversy among fans. The incident highlights ongoing discussions within the league regarding player safety and officiating standards. The game continues as emotions run high both on and off the court.
- •Cunningham suffered an elbow to the face during the game.
- •The foul was called on Cunningham, sparking fan outrage.
- •Tensions were heightened due to surrounding protests.
- •The game took place on August 3 against the Minnesota Lynx.
- •The ongoing match is marked by emotional volatility.
- 1:21 PMFox News — Sophie Cunningham takes vicious elbow to face, and fans fume at what refs did next - Fox News
"Sophie Cunningham took a brutal elbow against the Minnesota Lynx and was called for a foul, as dueling protests and trans culture war tensions escalated.
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