Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has some words for the officials again but this time, she will not get fined like what happened last year.

Sophie Cunningham is once again making headlines after dramatically changing her stance on WNBA officiating — and the veteran guard says she hopes people remember exactly what she said.

The WNBA’s stricter officiating this season is reducing excessive physicality as the league looks to better protect players from injuries.

After outcry over inconsistency last year, a taskforce sought to improve the league’s officiating. Now foul calls are up, and players and coaches are adjusting

NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 – NBA G League referees Ryan “RJ” Johnson, Ken Jones, Leah Lanie, Genesis Perrymond and Josh Reed have been named WNBA staff officials for the 2026 season, the league announced today through Albert Sanders, Executive Vice ...

In this file photo, Los Angeles' Candace Parker has a few choice words for a WNBA official. (AP Photo) In this file photo, Los Angeles' Candace Parker has a few choice words for a WNBA official. (AP Photo) Last year’s WNBA finals were deemed an instant ...

The WNBA is blowing the whistle on physicality — but is it actually keeping players safe? After Rickea Jackson tore her ACL just games into the 2026 season, the debate exploded all over again. Foul calls are up from 17.