Las Vegas Ace awarded championship ring for 2025 WNBA championship
Before the start of the 2026 season opener, Mark Davis presented the Las Vegas Aces with a ring to commemorate their winning season.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham made her long-awaited debut in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and quickly garnered an outpouring of support from teammates and fellow athletes, flooding her social media with messages of praise and encouragement.
Cunningham shared official photos from a photoshoot at the scenic South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, Florida, in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, with the caption, “One year with @si_swimsuit!”
Nelly Korda, the world’s No. 1 female golfer, enthusiastically agreed with the post, saying, “Ok,” along with a fire emoji. Fellow Fever star Caitlin Clark showed her support with a “like”, while teammate Lexi Hull added to the excitement by commenting, “I mean…” paired with a heart-eyes emoji.
“I really think about being a woman who kicks out on the court and kicks out in the real world and has a strong, powerful, can-do-anything mindset,” Cunningham told Sports Illustrated. She emphasized the importance of embracing both athletic excellence and personal empowerment, encouraging young women to unapologetically pursue their passions and celebrate their multifaceted identities.
Cunningham returned to the Fever on a one-year contract for the 2026 season. Before suffering a season-ending torn MCL in her right knee last year, she appeared in 30 games, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc. Off the court, Cunningham continues to influence the game as a studio analyst and regular contributor to USA Network’s WNBA broadcasts.
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