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Ralph Lawler Denies Flirting, Praises Sophie Cunningham’s Shooting

9/3/2026

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Ralph Lawler replied to X user @Jacobtheclipper who called his interest in Sophie Cunningham “gooning”.
Lawler said he admires Cunningham’s three-point shooting and social-media outreach, not her appearance.
He noted his grandchildren are older than Cunningham, emphasizing the age gap.
Lawler denied flirting, saying he flirts with his wife Jo, despite “I love my wife, but I like you!” tweet.

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Ralph Lawler replied to X user @Jacobtheclipper who called his interest in Sophie Cunningham “gooning”.
Lawler said he admires Cunningham’s three-point shooting and social-media outreach, not her appearance.
He noted his grandchildren are older than Cunningham, emphasizing the age gap.
Lawler denied flirting, saying he flirts with his wife Jo, despite “I love my wife, but I like you!” tweet.