Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham asked fans on Wednesday, Aug. 20 to stop accusing Bria Hartley of the Connecticut Sun of intentionally injuring her after Cunningham suffered a season-ending knee injury.

In the second quarter, Sophie Cunningham was forced to exit the game when Sun player Bria Hartley fell awkwardly into her. Cunningham was standing under the basket playing defense while driving, Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her lower left leg after making a pass.

Fans React as Photo of Controversial WNBA Injury Goes Viral originally appeared on Men's Fitness. A recent WNBA injury has sparked drama and outrage from fans. Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever suffered a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun over the weekend.

Social media exploded after a viral image went viral showing Connecticut Sun player Bria Hartley's smile after injuring the Fever's Sophie Cunningham during last Sunday's game, whi

WNBA fans are crushed by Sophie Cunningham's injury diagnosis on Tuesday afternoon, August 19. Cunningham, 29, suffered a right leg injury in the first half of Sunday's overtime win over the Connecticut Sun.

Former Missouri and current Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season, with a torn right MCL.

Bria Hartley threw Rebecca Allen down to the ground hard while the two were fighting for position for a rebound on Wednesday night.