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Basketball Fans Celebrating Sophie Cunningham For 'Protecting' Caitlin Clark

  • On June 17, 2025, Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever committed a hard foul against Jacy Sheldon of the Connecticut Sun during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, leading to ejections and a near-brawl.
  • The foul followed rising tension after Sheldon poked Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye and Marina Mabrey shoved Clark to the ground, fueling a physical, contested match.
  • Cunningham, who joined the Fever earlier this year and shares a strong connection with Clark, contributed five points and seven rebounds coming off the bench, earning praise from fans for her role as the team's enforcer.
  • The Fever defeated the Sun 88-71, but head coach Stephanie White expressed frustration with the referees, criticizing their failure to maintain order during the game and noting that this lack of control has been a recurring issue throughout the season.
  • Cunningham’s foul sparked widespread debate and led to all adult sizes of her jerseys selling out, reflecting strong fan support and her growing influence on and off the court.
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The Spun broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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