Sophie Cunningham Returns to Social Media After Injury During Fever Dream

On May 13, 2025, Sophie Cunningham made her first public appearance on social media since sustaining an ankle injury during the Phoenix Mercury’s preseason game against the Golden State Valkyries on May 11. The injury occurred during a fast break when Cunningham collided with a Valkyries defender, leading to her being helped off the court. Despite initial concerns, the Mercury later confirmed that Cunningham had suffered a sprained ankle and was expected to make a full recovery.(Arizona Sports)

In her post, Cunningham expressed gratitude for the support she received from fans and teammates. She shared a photo of herself in a walking boot, captioning it with, “Grateful for the love and support. I’ll be back on the court soon.” The post was met with an outpouring of well-wishes from fans and fellow athletes, highlighting her positive influence both on and off the court.

Cunningham, who was traded to the Indiana Fever earlier this year, has been a key player for the team, known for her sharpshooting and defensive prowess. Her return to the court is eagerly anticipated as the Fever look to build on their promising start to the season.

For more details on Cunningham’s injury and recovery, you can read the full article here: Yardbarker.