VIDEO: Sophie Cunningham Goes Viral After Wild Collision With Cameraman During Fever-Sky Game

The highly anticipated Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky matchup may have been billed as Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese, but it was another Fever player — Sophie Cunningham — who ended up stealing the spotlight in one of the most unexpected ways.

Cunningham, who’s quickly become a fan favorite for her toughness and fiery personality, went viral after a bizarre courtside moment left fans buzzing online.

The Unforgettable Incident

During the first half of Indiana’s 93–78 win over Chicago, Cunningham drove hard to the basket, only to be fouled and pushed out of bounds. Her momentum carried her well past the baseline — straight into a cameraman’s lap.

The collision ended awkwardly, with Cunningham’s backside landing squarely on the cameraman’s face, sparking an immediate reaction from fans. Social media erupted, with clips of the moment being replayed thousands of times within hours. Many joked that he was the “luckiest cameraman alive,” while others sympathized with his unexpected view of the game.

The Game Beyond the Viral Moment

While the collision drew most of the online chatter, Indiana’s win was a team effort.

• Kelsey Mitchell had a monster performance, dropping 35 points to go along with six assists and three steals.

• Aliyah Boston delivered her usual dominance in the paint, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.

• Cunningham, though quiet statistically, added five points, a late dagger three-pointer, a rebound, and two steals to help secure the victory.

With Caitlin Clark sidelined and Angel Reese absent for Chicago, the stage was set for others to shine — and Cunningham, in her own way, did just that.

Sophie Cunningham: The Enforcer

This isn’t the first time Cunningham has grabbed headlines this season. Earlier in June, she made waves for her flagrant foul on Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon — a play many saw as her stepping up to protect Caitlin Clark, who has been roughed up repeatedly in her rookie campaign.

The incident earned Cunningham both criticism and praise, but it also cemented her reputation as the Fever’s enforcer — the player willing to do the dirty work to keep her teammates safe.

Her tough, physical style of play hasn’t gone unnoticed outside basketball, either.

Wrestling World Wants Cunningham

Following that infamous flagrant foul, Women of Wrestling (WOW) founder David McLane publicly stated he’d love to see Cunningham in the wrestling ring.

“I would love to have Sophie Cunningham in WOW,” McLane said. “She’s the enforcer for Caitlin Clark, she takes down the competition, and she makes sure Clark is safe on the court. She’d be perfect in wrestling.”

It’s a crossover idea that fans immediately began running with — imagining Cunningham trading hard fouls for body slams.

A Star Who Keeps Fans Talking

Whether it’s hitting clutch shots, defending her teammates, or going viral for a freak collision with a cameraman, Sophie Cunningham has mastered the art of keeping fans entertained.

She may not always stuff the stat sheet, but her energy, toughness, and personality have made her one of the most polarizing and talked-about players in the WNBA.

And now, with her latest viral moment, it seems Cunningham is proving once again that in basketball — as in wrestling — sometimes the unscripted moments create the biggest headlines.