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USA Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Indiana Fever guard sees social media following erupt after Caitlin Clark defense
Since committing a hard foul in defense of star guard Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has seen her social media following skyrocket. Since the incident occurred, Cunningham's jersey sold out in the Fever team store and she has gained nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram and jumped from 300,000 to over 1.2 million followers on TikTok. As a frequent social media user, she posted a TikTok video playing into what happened during Tuesday's game with her lip-syncing lyrics from the Selena Gomez song, "Hands to Myself." "It's a joke... the sound was too fitting! happy game day," Cunningham captioned the post. That video now has more than 800,000 likes and 25,000 shares. Cunningham was ejected on June 17 after committing a late-game Flagrant 2 foul on Sun guard Jacy Sheldon which immediately drew Sheldon and fellow Sun guard Lindsay Allen into a fracas along the baseline. "It's cool. It's funny what kind of people are attracted to," Cunningham said Saturday of gaining so many followers. "I'm just trying to keep the main thing the main thing, and that's basketball, trying to win games, sticking up for my teammates. And that's all part of it. I think all that stuff is fun and whatnot, but, at the end of the day, we need to win some basketball games." Cunningham and the Fever (6-6) return to action on Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces (5-7) from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews.
Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
'I'm going to protect my teammates.' Sophie Cunningham gains nearly a million followers after ejection
LAS VEGAS – Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will always stick up for her teammates. Even if that includes being part of a late-game melee. Cunningham was ejected from the Fever's game Tuesday after committing a flagrant 2 foul on Sun guard Jacy Sheldon, pulling her down by the head as she was going up for a layup. Sheldon and fellow Sun guard Lindsay Allen immediately reacted, rushing Cunningham and pushing her back into the fans sitting on the baseline. Cunningham grabbed Sheldon's hair as their other teammates and officials ran in, working to separate them. It turned into what the officials and league eventually ruled a fight — Cunningham was ejected because of the foul on Sheldon, while Sheldon and Allen were both giving technical fouls for fighting and ejected. It was the second scrum of the night, with the first coming midway through the third quarter. Sheldon poked Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye, and Clark immediately recoiled and reacted, turning to Sheldon as the two shoved each other. Sun center Tina Charles got in between the two, but Sun guard Marina Mabrey also came running into the scrum, puffing out her chest and knocking Clark to the ground. A lot of people, including media and fans across the league, thought Mabrey would get ejected for that hit. She was instead given a technical foul, as the referees thought "the contact made by Mabrey did not rise to the level of an ejection. Additionally, (it) did not meet the criteria for a flagrant foul penalty two," according to a postgame pool report conducted by IndyStar. Clark and Charles were also given technical fouls for acting in an "unsportsmanlike manner," while Sheldon's foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1. So, that second dustup, Cunningham said Saturday, was a buildup of multiple years of poor officiating and her desire to stick up for her teammates. "I'm not focused on the extracurricular activities, and you know what, during that, it was just part of the game," Cunningham said. "I think the refs had a lot to do with that. It was a build up for a couple years now of them just not protecting the star player of the WNBA. So, at the end of the day, I'm going to protect my teammates, that's what I do, and I'm a team player." Fever coach Stephanie White also admonished the referees after the game, saying they allowed the game to get out of control on separate instances. Cunningham saw a lot of support from Fever fans immediately, as they were chanting "Sophie! Sophie!" during the review period and when she was eventually ejected. She has also has seen a significant surge in popularity over the past week. Her jersey first sold out in the Fever team store. She has gained nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram and jumped from 300,000 to over 1.2 million followers on TikTok. She posted a video playing into what happened on Tuesday, lip-syncing "Can't keep my hands to myself / I mean I could, but why would I want to?" from the song "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez on Friday, with the caption "It's a joke... the sound was too fitting!" . "It's cool, its funny what people are kind of attracted to," Cunningham said Saturday of gaining so many followers. "I'm just trying to keep the main thing the main thing, and that's basketball, trying to win games, sticking up for my teammates, that's all part of it."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message To Rival Jacy Sheldon
Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message To Rival Jacy Sheldon originally appeared on The Spun. Sophie Cunningham isn't going to back down from a fight, that's for sure. On Tuesday night, Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon received a flagrant foul for poking Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye. That eventually led to Marina Mabrey pushing Clark to the ground. Advertisement It wasn't until the final minute of regulation that Cunningham retaliated with a hard foul of her own. The veteran guard legitimately pulled Sheldon down to the floor during a fast break. That foul resulted in a near brawl between Cunningham and Sheldon. When the dust settled, the referees ejected both of them from the game. "When you are winning a game by 17 points and you doing this stupid foul, this is just disrespectful," Connecticut head coach Rachid Meziane told reporters. "I don't know how Jacy and Lindsay [got] rejected from the game when they did nothing." Cunningham, who has gained thousands of social media followers since her scuffle with Sheldon, doesn't regret her actions regardless of what's being said about her. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 17: Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever attempts a shot in the second quarter against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by)On Thursday night, Cunningham delivered a message to Sheldon via TikTok. She posted a video of her singing "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez. Advertisement "It's a joke… the sound was too fitting! happy game day," Cunningham wrote for her caption. Whether fans find it rude or not, Cunningham is clearly aware of all the jokes being made about her and Sheldon. Besides, most fans laughed at Cunningham's post. "This is gold," one fan said. "Legend," a TikTok user commented. "This is the best TikTok in the history of ever," another fan wrote. Cunningham has received a fine for her role in Tuesday's altercation. However, she wasn't suspended for any future games. As of right now, Cunningham is really benefitting from her feud with Sheldon. She's currently up to one million followers on TikTok. Advertisement WNBA fans will get to see Cunningham square off against Sheldon once again on July 15. Related: Brawl Breaks Out After Sophie Cunningham Fouls Caitlin Clark's Rival Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message To Rival Jacy Sheldon first appeared on The Spun on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Is ‘Benny Blanco Cheated On Selena Gomez' Trending?
Fans speculate if Benny Blanco cheated on Selena Gomez, as an unverified TikTok video makes shocking claims about Gomez's fiancé. On the other hand, Gomez recently unfollowed her longtime friend, Theresa Marie, on Instagram. Fans quickly connected this incident to the brewing 'cheating' controversy. Social media users theorize that the friendship ended over matters involving Blanco. Neither Gomez nor Blanco has addressed the allegations. Selena Gomez fans think that the pop star unfollowed her friend, Theresa Marie, after the latter was 'spotted' spending time with Benny Blanco. A TikTok video revealed the duo's meetup, and some users quickly concluded that it could be Blanco 'cheating' on Gomez. (via Daily Mail) However, other fans think that the rumors are completely baseless. Gomez and Blanco recently posted the release news of the deluxe version of their album, I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back, and Marie apparently liked the post, an X user claimed. Amid many unverified rumors, one further suggests that Blanco allegedly followed Marie's OnlyFans account. But other users pointed out the 'source' of the news is a parody update for pop stars. Summarizing the rumors, one fan posted on X, 'In conclusion, Benny never cheated on Selena. Selena and her best friend, Theresa, are still friends. The rumors are totally made up by us, not a single source proves that they are true.' Meanwhile, the apparent 'fallout' of Gomez and Marie's friendship is still making fans confused. Earlier in 2023, the 'Hands to Myself' crooner posted a heartfelt tribute to her assistant and friend, Theresa Marie. In the Instagram post, Gomez gushed, 'To the person who makes me laugh harder than anyone on this planet. My OG girl. That (sic) my best friend. Love you T #main #day1.' In 2019, the 'Wolves' singer shared another tribute for her friend, where she shared how the duo's friendship evolved over the years. Gomez wrote, 'I met Theresa 5 years ago. We worked together and became best friends.' She also mentioned how her friend has 'taught' her to see life in a 'fun, carefree, and uplifting way.' The post Why Is 'Benny Blanco Cheated On Selena Gomez' Trending? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Benny Blanco Cheated On Selena Gomez' Trends Amid Theresa Marie Drama
Fans speculate if Benny Blanco cheated on Selena Gomez, as an unverified TikTok video makes shocking claims about Gomez's fiancé. On the other hand, Gomez recently unfollowed her longtime friend, Theresa Marie, on Instagram. Fans quickly connected this incident to the brewing 'cheating' controversy. Social media users theorize that the friendship ended over matters involving Blanco. Neither Gomez nor Blanco has addressed the allegations. Selena Gomez fans think that the pop star unfollowed her friend, Theresa Marie, after the latter was 'spotted' spending time with Benny Blanco. A TikTok video revealed the duo's meetup, and some users quickly concluded that it could be Blanco 'cheating' on Gomez. (via Daily Mail) However, other fans think that the rumors are completely baseless. Gomez and Blanco recently posted the release news of the deluxe version of their album, I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back, and Marie apparently liked the post, an X user claimed. Amid many unverified rumors, one further suggests that Blanco allegedly followed Marie's OnlyFans account. But other users pointed out the 'source' of the news is a parody update for pop stars. Summarizing the rumors, one fan posted on X, 'In conclusion, Benny never cheated on Selena. Selena and her best friend, Theresa, are still friends. The rumors are totally made up by us, not a single source proves that they are true.' Meanwhile, the apparent 'fallout' of Gomez and Marie's friendship is still making fans confused. Earlier in 2023, the 'Hands to Myself' crooner posted a heartfelt tribute to her assistant and friend, Theresa Marie. In the Instagram post, Gomez gushed, 'To the person who makes me laugh harder than anyone on this planet. My OG girl. That (sic) my best friend. Love you T #main #day1.' In 2019, the 'Wolves' singer shared another tribute for her friend, where she shared how the duo's friendship evolved over the years. Gomez wrote, 'I met Theresa 5 years ago. We worked together and became best friends.' She also mentioned how her friend has 'taught' her to see life in a 'fun, carefree, and uplifting way.' Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon. The post 'Benny Blanco Cheated On Selena Gomez' Trends Amid Theresa Marie Drama appeared first on Mandatory.
