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Fever's Sophie Cunningham Clarifies Comments on WNBA Expansion to Detroit, Cleveland After Backlash
- On June 30, 2025, the WNBA announced expansion franchises that will debut in Cleveland , Detroit , and Philadelphia .
- This expansion follows the league's strategy to grow by adding teams in passionate basketball cities with strong existing sports infrastructures.
- Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham questioned excitement over Cleveland and Detroit, favoring cities like Miami, Kansas City, and Nashville for their off-court lifestyle appeal.
- Cunningham clarified her remarks, expressing gratitude for Cleveland and Detroit's roles in WNBA history while emphasizing interest in expanding beyond traditional NBA markets.
- The expansion aims to broaden the league’s fanbase and strengthen the WNBA’s presence, though it sparked mixed reactions from players and city representatives.
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WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Issues Apology
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham’s Life Off The Court (1:01) WNBA star Sophie Cunningham issued an official apology on Thursday afternoon.Cunningham, a 28-year-old guard for the Indiana Fever, said Tuesday that she didn't "know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or [Cleveland]," while referencing Miami, Nashville and other U.S. cities. The WNBA announced earlier this week that it would be expanding to three new cities - Detroit, Cleveland …
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