Sophie Cunningham BLACK EYE After NEW Footage Leaked Trying To PROTECT Caitlin Clark!

The WNBA world was rocked this week after new footage surfaced showing Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham stepping in to protect Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark during a heated on-court altercation. The leaked video, which quickly spread across social media platforms, revealed the intense moment that left Cunningham with a visible black eye.

According to witnesses, tensions flared late in the fourth quarter when an opposing player aggressively confronted Clark after a hard foul. As the situation threatened to escalate, Cunningham rushed to Clark’s side, putting herself between Clark and the aggressor. In the ensuing scuffle, Cunningham took an accidental elbow to the face, resulting in the black eye that was later seen in postgame interviews.

Fans and analysts have praised Cunningham’s leadership and willingness to stand up for her teammate. “That’s what being a real teammate is all about,” one commentator said. “Sophie put her body on the line to protect Caitlin, and that kind of courage doesn’t go unnoticed.”

After the game, Cunningham addressed the incident with her trademark toughness. “I’d do it again in a heartbeat,” she told reporters. “We look out for each other on this team. Caitlin’s got a bright future, and I’m not going to let anyone mess with her.”

The leaked footage has only added to Sophie Cunningham’s reputation as one of the WNBA’s fiercest competitors and most loyal teammates. As for the black eye? Cunningham wore it as a badge of honor—proof that she’s willing to do whatever it takes for her team