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Sophie Cunningham Says She’ll Keep Standing for Anthem

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever guard, said she will continue standing for the national anthem.
She expressed pride in veterans, referencing her family's military service.
Cunningham noted WNBA players earn an average salary of $518,000 per year.
She said anthem walkouts have occurred all season and are not new.
President Donald Trump urged supporters to boycott the league over the anthem controversy.

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Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever guard, said she will continue standing for the national anthem.
She expressed pride in veterans, referencing her family's military service.
Cunningham noted WNBA players earn an average salary of $518,000 per year.
She said anthem walkouts have occurred all season and are not new.
President Donald Trump urged supporters to boycott the league over the anthem controversy.