Caitlin Clark EXPLODES After WNBA Kicks Out Sophie Cunningham

Rising WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn’t hold back after news broke that fellow guard Sophie Cunningham had been abruptly released from the league amid ongoing controversies. In a fiery post-game interview Sunday night, Clark openly blasted league officials for what she called a “total overreaction” and “a disgrace to the spirit of the game.”

“Are we seriously doing this now?” Clark said, visibly frustrated. “Sophie plays with heart, passion, and toughness. That’s what this league needs more of—not less.”

Cunningham, 28, was reportedly released by her team following a heated on-court altercation last week, which was later compounded by off-court comments that stirred criticism online. While the WNBA has yet to confirm whether the release was league-mandated or team-based, insiders suggest pressure from executives and sponsors played a role in the decision.

Caitlin Clark EXPLODES After WNBA KICKED OUT Sophie Cunningham!

Clark, who has quickly become one of the league’s most popular and polarizing figures since entering the WNBA in 2024, didn’t mince words. “You can’t say you’re promoting fierce competition and then punish players for showing emotion. Sophie’s one of the toughest in the league. She talks trash, she backs it up, and she works her tail off.”

The incident has ignited a firestorm on social media, with fans split between supporting the league’s disciplinary stance and calling it an overreach. Many are now rallying behind Cunningham, using hashtags like #FreeSophie and #LetThemPlay to voice their frustration.

Cunningham herself has remained relatively silent since the news broke, posting only a brief Instagram story Sunday afternoon: “Heartbroken. But not broken.”

The WNBA Players Association is reportedly reviewing the case and may challenge the release if it’s determined to violate contract terms or disciplinary standards.

Meanwhile, Clark made it clear she isn’t afraid to speak up. “If we’re going to grow this game, we need to stop acting scared every time a player shows intensity. This isn’t a popularity contest. This is basketball.”

The WNBA has not issued an official statement regarding Cunningham’s status or Clark’s comments.

With the season heating up, tensions are rising—and so is the pressure on the league to strike a balance between maintaining order and allowing its stars to shine.