Fever star Sophie Cunningham says sports media needs 'more honesty'

Indiana Fever shooting guard Lexie Hull spoke to Fox News Digital about the challenges of the team's surge in attention since 2024. (Jackson Thompson / Fox News Digital)

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham called for more honesty among the sports media, while speaking to reporters at her team's media day on Wednesday.

Cunningham was asked about a recent social media exchange, appearing to reference her calling out Yahoo Sports for an X post that claimed she "was not thrilled" about her recent one-year contract extension with the team. The post cited a recent quote from Cunningham's podcast where she said the deal was "kind of frustrating."

"I’m gonna shut this down right now. I’m not mad about the money…. I just wanted more years because I love it here. I wanted to get a house so I could bring my dog and donkey to Indy with me. That’s it. That’s the truth. I think we have something very special here in Indiana!!" Cunningham wrote in response to the post on X Monday.

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham warms up before a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Aug. 15, 2025. (Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Cunningham then appeared to address the issue again at Wednesday's media day session.

"Media is going to do what media does and I think you guys know that. You guys are a part of that. And I think if everyone watches the full clip that I'm very calm, cool, and collected. You know, I think sports and media in general, we need more honesty. We love clickbait. I know that's what pays the bills and whatnot," Cunningham said.

Cunningham added that she hopes to take an honest approach as an aspiring sports broadcaster.

"I've been