Stephanie White defends Fever after Cunningham foul amid online discourse
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White expressed her frustration during a pregame address on August 11, prior to their contest against the New York Liberty. White spoke out against the reactions to a hard foul on player Sophie Cunningham, following an incident in their recent game against the Chicago Sky where Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul. The coach emphasized unity within the team and criticized online narratives surrounding the incident. She also addressed accusations regarding her support for Cunningham. The Fever entered the game with a 20-12 record, positioned fifth in the league standings.
- •White criticized online negativity surrounding the team and league.
- •Cunningham was injured after a hard foul from Sky guard Carrington.
- •Carrington was ejected for delivering a flagrant 2 foul.
- •The Fever sit fifth in the league standings with a 20-12 record.
- •Upcoming games will test Fever's resolve amid ongoing scrutiny.
- 12:04 AMCBS Sports — Fever coach fires back at critics after Sophie Cunningham-DiJonai Carrington incident: 'Go to hell'
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White rips 'narratives' around her team, Fever defend coach
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White fires back at critics amid Sophie Cunningham controversy
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White erupts while defending Fever after the Sophie Cunningham foul, online discourse: 'Everybody else can go to hell'
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White erupts while defending Fever after Sophie Cunningham foul, online discourse: ‘We will not be divided’
"Stephanie White fired back at critics before the Fever’s game against the Liberty, addressing the backlash over her response to DiJonai Carrington’s hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.
"Stephanie White, Indiana Fever coach, defends herself over criticism she didn't support Sophie Cunningham after flagrant foul vs Sky
"Stephanie White walked off after her roughly two-minute statement ahead of Tuesday's contest with the New York Liberty.
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External links- CBS SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:04 AMFever coach fires back at critics after Sophie Cunningham-DiJonai Carrington incident: 'Go to hell'
Stephanie White gave an impassioned statement before the Fever's game against the Liberty on Tuesday night
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:57 PMStephanie White rips 'narratives' around her team, Fever defend coach
Stephanie White, Indiana Fever coach, defends herself over criticism she didn't support Sophie Cunningham after flagrant foul vs Sky
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:47 PMStephanie White fires back at critics amid Sophie Cunningham controversy
Stephanie White fired back at critics before the Fever’s game against the Liberty, addressing the backlash over her response to DiJonai Carrington’s hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:37 PMStephanie White erupts while defending Fever after the Sophie Cunningham foul, online discourse: 'Everybody else can go to hell'
Stephanie White walked off after her roughly two-minute statement ahead of Tuesday's contest with the New York Liberty.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:37 PMStephanie White erupts while defending Fever after Sophie Cunningham foul, online discourse: ‘We will not be divided’
Stephanie White walked off after her roughly two-minute statement ahead of Tuesday's contest with the New York Liberty.
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