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WNBA subreddit bans all discussions about Sophie Cunningham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

WNBA subreddit bans all discussions about Sophie Cunningham

Summary

The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in a tightly contested match on August 16, featuring a crucial second-half comeback and overtime. With this win, the Fever tied the season series at 2-2, which has significant implications for playoff seeding. Amidst the game, reserve guard Sophie Cunningham struggled, scoring just three points. Meanwhile, the WNBA subreddit has restricted discussions about Cunningham, prompting backlash from her fans. Moderators state the ban aims to minimize trolling and maintain a positive community atmosphere. This decision has sparked debate about content moderation on social media platforms.

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By the Numbers

•Fever and Dream series tied at 2-2 after Fever's win
•Cunningham had just three points in the latest game
•Subreddit bans discussions about Cunningham to control trolling
•Fans express dissatisfaction with the subreddit moderation

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12:38 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA subreddit bans all discussion about Sophie Cunningham

What they're saying

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The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an exciting Sunday game that required a 10-point second-half comeback and an overtime period to pull off. The win, which tied the season series at 2-2, had massive implications for the playoff standings and for securing one of the coveted top-four seeds in the WNBA standings,…
— Yahoo Sports

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