Stephanie White addresses backlash over Sophie Cunningham foul comments
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White faced criticism after defending DiJonai Carrington's foul on Sophie Cunningham. Following backlash for not adequately supporting Cunningham, White made a statement before the Fever's game against the New York Liberty, emphasizing her commitment to player safety and well-being. She acknowledged the foul's severity and clarified her intent to support her players, stating that perceptions of her motives online are misguided. White projected her dedication to leading with love, grace, and humility, while also expressing frustration over negative narratives surrounding the team.
- •Stephanie White addressed backlash from comments on DiJonai Carrington's foul.
- •Cunningham's health was a priority for White in her statement.
- •White emphasized her commitment to supporting her players, countering online criticism.
- •Upcoming game against New York Liberty presents an opportunity for the Fever to refocus.
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Publicly Defends Stephanie White Amid Backlash During DiJonai Carrington Blowout
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham goes after WNBA media ‘trying to distract’ Fever over Stephanie White controversy
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White makes resounding ‘I’m only human’ statement amid Sophie Cunningham foul backlash
"Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White responded after her defense of DiJonai Carrington’s foul on Sophie Cunningham received major backlash. White had suggested that Carrington was making a basketball play and knew from their time together on the Connecticut Suns that she wasn’t a dirty player.
"Sophie Cunningham came to the defense of Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White after recent comments garnered a lot of controversy. White came under fire for seemingly defending DiJonai Carrington’s aggressive foul on Cunningham over the weekend.
"Sophie Cunningham stepped up for Stephanie White when critics called for her head.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:17 AMSophie Cunningham Publicly Defends Stephanie White Amid Backlash During DiJonai Carrington Blowout
Sophie Cunningham stepped up for Stephanie White when critics called for her head.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:27 AMSophie Cunningham goes after WNBA media ‘trying to distract’ Fever over Stephanie White controversy
Sophie Cunningham came to the defense of Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White after recent comments garnered a lot of controversy. White came under fire for seemingly defending DiJonai Carrington’s aggressive foul on Cunningham over the weekend.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:33 AMStephanie White makes resounding ‘I’m only human’ statement amid Sophie Cunningham foul backlash
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White responded after her defense of DiJonai Carrington’s foul on Sophie Cunningham received major backlash. White had suggested that Carrington was making a basketball play and knew from their time together on the Connecticut Suns that she wasn’t a dirty player.
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