Congratulations are pouring in for WNBA star Sophie Cunningham on Sunday evening.

Cunningham, 28, is in her first year with the Indiana Fever. She was traded from the Phoenix Mercury to the Indiana Fever this offseason. Cunningham, who starred collegiately at Missouri, has been a key guard for the Fever, also serving as Caitlin Clark’s quasi enforcer.

The former Phoenix Mercury guard took Jacy Sheldon to the ground during a game last weekend. Sheldon, who starred collegiately at Ohio State, had hit Clark in the eye earlier in the game. Cunningham has made it clear that she will stand up for Clark if the referees choose not to.

Cunningham has since been blowing up on social media. She’s hit one million followers on Instagram and has become one of the most-followed players in the sport.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 19: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) looks on before a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Indiana Fever on June 19, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Cunningham is starting to profit off of her following, too.

The Indiana Fever guard announced a new endorsement with Ring on Sunday evening.

“On the court, I protect my team. At home, @ring protects me.  #ad,” she announced.

WNBA fans love to see it.

“Yes girl ,” one fan wrote.

“I wonder how jacy basketball brand deal shoe sales are doing right now, I’m about to buy a second ring cam,” one fan added.

“Get that bag Sophie! Me and the kids are proud of you! ,” another fan added.

“I love that things are going so great for you. It’s like you became America’s sweetheart overnight. Movie actress in the future? You never know. Congratulations on all your well deserved success,” one fan added.

“Buying a ring camera in Seattle bc of this ad. Thanks soph! ,” one fan added.

It’s cool to see that Sophie Cunningham is starting to benefit from her following in a major way.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.