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Indiana Fever bringing back enforcer Sophie Cunningham in free agency. What it means
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, guard Sophie Cunningham agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Indiana Fever, securing her roster spot for the 2026 season.
- Acquired from the Phoenix Mercury in 2025, Cunningham appeared in 30 games before a torn MCL in her right knee ended her season in August.
- The 28-year-old led the Fever with a 43.2% three-point field goal percentage and brought infectious energy that impacted both the team and Indianapolis fanbase.
- Indiana also re-signed guard Kelsey Mitchell and guard Lexie Hull on Saturday, while adding forward Monique Billings, using one-year deals to manage salary cap flexibility.
- Beyond her playing duties, Cunningham will serve as a WNBA contributor for the USA Network; she confirmed on her 'Show Me Something' podcast she is healthy and ready.
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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rejoins Fever after emerging as fan favorite
Sophie Cunningham emerged as one of the leaders of the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season as she fiercely defended Caitlin Clark and the rest of her teammates at various points of the year.Cunningham faced whether to return to Indiana for at least the 2026 season as she was set to be a free agent. However, on Sunday, she made the decision to return to the Fever.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIndiana and Cunningham agreed to …
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
39% Left
L 39%
C 38%
R 23%
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