{
  "id": 6850781,
  "title": "Colin Cowherd crowns Sophie Cunningham as WNBA’s ‘sex symbol’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/colin-cowherd-crowns-sophie-cunningham-as-wnbas-sex-symbol",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T03:15:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colin-cowherd-crowns-sophie-cunningham-031532082.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 23, 2026, during a segment of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham was labeled by the 62-year-old radio personality as the \"sex symbol\" of the WNBA. The comment came during a discussion about Cunningham's recent podcast issues and her views on transgender athletes. Cowherd first referred to Cunningham as \"the league’s...ummm\" before prompting her if he was correct in calling her a \"sex symbol.\" Cunningham responded positively to the label, explaining that she is tough, fights anyone, and makes sure to look good before entering the arena. She further defended the notion of women not having to choose between being feminine and athletic, asserting that both traits can coexist. Cunningham's candidness and confident attitude have gained her a loyal fanbase, as evidenced by her statistical performance this season where she averages 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the 26-14 Indiana Fever. The WNBA star's unique style and fierce demeanor have evidently struck a chord with listeners and observers alike.",
  "summary": "A bizarre exchange between Colin Cowherd and WNBA star Sophie Cunningham left everyone shaking their heads.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colin Cowherd called Sophie Cunningham WNBA's \"sex symbol\" on August 23, 2026",
    "Cunningham defended being a \"sex symbol,\" emphasizing toughness and femininity",
    "Indiana Fever star averages 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sophie Cunningham embracing the label of sex symbol challenges traditional notions that female athletes must choose between being feminine and being athletic.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘Creepy old men’ – Kyle Kuzma lashes out at Colin Cowherd over weird Sophie Cunningham comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/creepy-old-men-kyle-kuzma-lashes-out-at-colin-cowherd-over-weird",
        "published": "2026-09-12T05:52:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}