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Fever’s White says critics can ‘go to hell’ over handling of Sophie Cunningham controversy
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Outlets covering this story: The Guardian, The Intercept, Lead Stories, Breitbart, Daily Wire, Fox News, The Blaze, Townhall.
Left(2)
The GuardianAAug 12, 11:29 AM
Fever’s White says critics can ‘go to hell’ over handling of Sophie Cunningham controversy
Coach was booed by sections of Fever fanbase Fever’s success on court continues despite distractions Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has pushed back on those who have criticized how she has hand
The InterceptBAug 9, 9:10 PM
Sophie Cunningham Is the Anti-Trans Right's New White Woman Mascot
The WNBA star has become the latest symbol in the right’s campaign to define which women deserve protecting—and which do not. The post Sophie Cunningham Is the Anti-Trans Right’s New White Woman Masco
Center(2)
Lead StoriesAAug 10, 11:12 PM
Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows DiJonai Carrington Saying Sophie Cunningham Should Be Charged With Assault For Trying To Pull Off Her Wig
Does a real video show Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington saying Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham should be charged with assault for nearly pulling off her wig? No, that's not true: The video
Lead StoriesAAug 11, 11:50 PM
Fact Check: Indiana Fever Did NOT Fire Head Coach Stephanie White on Aug. 10, 2026 -- She Continues to Hold Her Job
Did the Indiana Fever fire head coach Stephanie White on Aug. 10, 2026? No, that's not true: The claim is not supported by any official announcement from the team and was not found on the Fever websit
Right(6)
BreitbartDAug 12, 3:53 AM
WATCH: Fever Coach Stephanie White Tells Detractors to 'Go to Hell' After Being Accused of Not Backing Sophie Cunningham
Backing your players publicly, no matter what, is a commonly understood principle among coaches, but Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White apparently just got the memo. The post WATCH: Fever Coach
Daily WireCAug 12, 7:18 AM
Sophie Cunningham’s Coach Tells Critics To ‘Go To Hell’ After Quiet Reaction To Brutal Hit
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White launched an expletive-laden tirade on Tuesday, attacking the online community for criticizing her handling of a bloody hit on her own player. White told critic
Fox NewsCAug 12, 10:41 AM
Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark respond to Fever coach Stephanie White's pregame rant
Caitlin Clark said she felt "sick" when fans booed Stephanie White before the Indiana Fever's 106-92 win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday.
The BlazeCAug 11, 7:30 PM
Sophie Cunningham bleeds and DiJonai Carrington posts ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’: Why the WNBA has a villain problem
The Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected in a game against the Indiana Fever for hitting Sophie Cunningham in the face from behind while she was attempting a lay
Fox NewsCAug 12, 12:39 PM
Caitlin Clark felt 'sick' hearing Fever fans boo head coach Stephanie White following her pregame rant
Caitlin Clark said it made her "a little sick" when Indiana Fever fans booed head coach Stephanie White during pregame introductions Tuesday night.
TownhallDAug 12, 10:00 AM
Why the Indiana Fever's Coach Threw an Epic Tantrum
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