Sophie Cunningham (Photo Via Imagn)
Even pro athletes get frustrated watching another sport. Sophie Cunningham is surely going through that feeling. The Indiana Fever guard grew up in Missouri, close to Arrowhead, and has always loved Kansas City and is a big fan. But last week, the Chiefs left her angry.

On her Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham showed her frustration. She said she kept one eye on the Chiefs while her Fever took care of the Chicago Sky. “You know what else is not spicy is our freaking Chiefs losing in their first game. What the hell?” she said. “I watched every second of it. I was pissed… Our team (Fever) was also playing. We were winning, we were playing (the) Chicago (Sky).”


That raw honesty fits Cunningham’s style. A few days ago, she showed the same blunt edge when she clapped back at Skip Bayless over one of his takes. This time, though, her frustration was aimed at the hometown team.

State Of The Chiefs And Cunningham As Well

Sophie Cunningham in uniformSophie Cunningham (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Cunningham wasn’t alone. Chiefs fans everywhere had reason to stew after the 27-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil. A flat opener set the stage for Sunday’s heavyweight clash against Philadelphia. A loss to the Eagles would leave Kansas City 0-2 for the first time since 2014. That year ended without playoffs.

Patrick Mahomes has never started a season 0-2, which makes this week even bigger. The defending champs need urgency. It doesn’t help that the Chiefs are dealing with a few injuries and suspensions from the start of the season opener.

Cunningham made it clear she felt the frustration.

“We were winning by like, 20. So, I was watching that, but I also had (the football game) on my phone. I was in the suite. So, I wasn’t on the bench watching.”

Even during a strong Fever win, she couldn’t take her eyes off her Chiefs.

While she vents about the Chiefs, Sophie Cunningham is going through a lot. The Fever locked up a playoff spot, but they won’t have her or Caitlin Clark on the court. Both are out with injuries. For Indiana, the timing couldn’t be worse.

The Fever faced a tough challenge in the postseason, but somehow passed it. Now, their title hopes look slim without their sharpshooter and superstar player. Cunningham knows it. Fans know it. And just like with her Chiefs, disappointment is there.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.