‘Really, WNBA?’: Sophie Cunningham Pushes Back on League Punishment

Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever is once again making headlines in the WNBA. Recently, she revealed on social media that she incurred a $500 penalty for sharing a TikTok video that humorously criticized WNBA referees. In the video, she lip-synced to Sabrina Carpenter’s fresh track, "Manchild." Cunningham tagged “@some refs” in her post, and the penalty she received was highlighted in her tweet. In her trademark spirited manner, she expressed her disappointment about the league's decision to fine her, emphasizing that there are “more important issues” to tackle within the WNBA. She remarked, “I got fined $500 for this TikTok,” adding a tone of incredulity, “Cause there’s not more important things to be worried about with our league right now.” This season, Cunningham has already faced disciplinary action on two occasions during her rookie campaign, including a fine stemming from a Flagrant 2 foul during a tense match against the Connecticut Sun.