Fever star Sophie Cunningham makes move away from basketball

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Fever star Sophie Cunningham makes move away from basketball

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Sep 14, 2026 12:59 AM ET

It has been a busy FIBA World Cup break for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. She has launched her new podcast and recently made another move away from basketball and the WNBA.

The veteran guard is amid a solid season. She is averaging 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists through 39 games. Cunningham began the campaign with the starting unit but has since been moved to the bench for her offensive firepower. She responded with solid contributions, helping Indiana to achieve a 26-14 record and currently sit fifth in the standings.

Cunningham’s production has led the franchise to strongly campaign for her for some WNBA awards. Her importance to the Fever is beyond what the stat sheets show. The 30-year-old provides them with toughness and a lot of hustle, along with timely baskets.

Sophie Cunningham (8) celebrates during a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream.

Indiana Fever: Sophie Cunningham attends NASCAR race

Cunningham took on a new role on Sunday. She served as a special guest pit reporter for NASCAR race through USA Network. The Missouri product interacted with fans, posed for pictures and also spent time with some racing personalities.

Welcome to the track, Sophie!

Sophie Cunningham takes us through her day at World Wide Technology Raceway. pic.twitter.com/LOB0VFTYOK

— NASCAR on USA (@NASCARonUSA) September 13, 2026

She and Indiana will play the first of their four remaining games on Friday. They will visit the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum before a two-game homestand. Their final regular-season game is on Sept. 24 at Target Center against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx.

Every win is crucial as the Fever are battling the Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream for the No. 3 seed. Cunningham’s all-around game will continue to be relied upon heavily as her team has championship aspirations this year. While Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston lead the charge, role players like Cunningham are equally as important.

She embraces the role of the team’s enforcer, proving that she is not afraid of going toe-to-toe with the league’s biggest stars. The Fever have secured a playoff spot; however, the final seedings remain undetermined. They can finish as high as No. 3 or as low as No. 8.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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