COURT CHAOS: Sophie Cunningham Ejected After Explosive Showdown With WNBA Officials — Player Safety Scandal Erupts
It was supposed to be just another intense WNBA matchup — until Phoenix Mercury star Sophie Cunningham went toe-to-toe with the refs in a confrontation so heated it brought the game to a standstill. Within seconds, she was tossed from the court, sparking a firestorm of debate over officiating standards and whether league officials are doing enough to protect players. Fans are divided, the league is under pressure, and the footage is going viral.