Sophie Cunningham Gets Fined Again. We Can’t Help But Wince (But Also Grin) When Sophie Cunningham Gets Fined Again The “Three-for-Three” club has officially been joined by Sophie Cunningham. Known for voicing her opinions with a healthy dose of directness, the Indiana Fever guard was fined by the WNBA once more for making some scathing comments about officiating on her podcast “Show Me Something.” In a season that simply won’t let her off easy, this is the third stormy ripple.
This is how it transpired: Speaking with her co-host West Wilson on the first episode of her podcast, Cunningham criticized the way referees called a recent game, saying, “They were giving Paige Bueckers every whistle.” She smiled and added, “I’m officially three-for-three on being fined by the WNBA.” Her voice? Amused and frustrated in equal measure. She chuckled, “I didn’t even say anything bad.”
Three fines, indeed. Additionally, the breakdown looks something like this: She received a $500 fine for a TikTok video in which she lip-synched Sabrina Carpenter lyrics with the caption, “@ some refs,” in a cheeky jab at referees.
The The New York Post Her remarks on that podcast episode then resulted in a $1,500 hit. She’s “three-for-three” now. It seems that the WNBA has her on speed dial.
But it’s not just the fines that are striking. The reason is that Cunningham still dons them as honorifics. You can practically see her half-grinningly shaking her head and thinking, Really? Once more? However, I will also express my opinion. And truthfully? That’s refreshing in a world where press releases are meticulously planned. She is embracing controversy rather than avoiding it.
Her ability to combine sincere passion with a dry sense of humor is charming. She seems to be saying, “Yes, they fined me,” as she leans across the microphone. However, is it unreasonable for me to desire fair play for both my team and myself? And perhaps that’s why fans are responding so strongly to it: unadulterated, unrefined emotion.
Yes, she has been fined once more. For Sophie Cunningham, however, it’s more of a signal flare than a setback. Even if it costs her a few bucks (and a few stern emails from the league), she is standing up—boldly, passionately, and unapologetically. She has one of the most realistic voices in the game, in the opinion of many of us.
