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Indiana Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham Shaded Cleveland when Asked About WNBA Expansion. The City Clapped Back

  • Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham criticized the WNBA's expansion into Cleveland and Detroit, suggesting Miami, Nashville, and Kansas City as better options.
  • The WNBA confirmed its expansion in July, selecting Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia after bids from markets like Miami, Nashville, and Kansas City, with teams starting between 2028 and 2030.
  • Social media responses show Cleveland touts fan passion, Detroit highlights past attendance success, and Caitlin Clark praises Cleveland as 'a bigger version of my hometown.'
  • Following the expansion announcement, Cleveland officials celebrated, with Mayor Justin Bibb and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine praising the team, as 2,500 tickets were reserved in one day.
  • The WNBA's NBA-backed expansion to Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia using existing or planned arenas aims to strengthen league growth through strategic market positioning.
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Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion comments

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has sparked reactions from Cleveland and Detroit after questioning the WNBA's decision to expand to those cities.

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Crossing Broad broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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