‘Intentional Bullying’ – Sophie Cunningham Takes Ugly Elbow to the Face As WNBA World Blasts Officials’ ‘Awful Call’
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‘Intentional Bullying’ – Sophie Cunningham Takes Ugly Elbow to the Face As WNBA World Blasts Officials’ ‘Awful Call’
Midway through the second quarter, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham took a hard elbow to the face from Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Coffey. The referees called a foul on Cunningham before reviewing the play.
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Primary‘Out to Send Their Own Message’ — Ex-ESPN Star Rips WNBA Officiating for Controversial Call on Sophie Cunningham in Fever-Lynx
Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of the WNBA discourse over the last few weeks. In the wake of her comments on transgender athletes, a debate has swept across the entire league, with players, coaches, and organizations chipping in with their opinions.
Publisher:Replay of Sophie Cunningham foul call has WNBA fans outraged
A replay showed Sophie Cunningham taking an elbow to the face before officials called the foul on the Indiana Fever guard.
Publisher:WNBA Analyst Blasts Refs Over Controversial Decision Involving Sophie Cunningham Amid Fever Star's Hostile Reception in Minnesota
The Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, saw the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Indiana Fever 108-100, but Sophie Cunningham somehow still became the center of the conversation. Amidst a hostile crowd, post-game discussions surrounded a controversial refereeing call involving Cunningham, which some fans believe was given incorrectly.
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