Sophie Cunningham Joins USA Network WNBA Coverage, SI Swimsuit Debut

Sophie Cunningham, the veteran WNBA guard and former University of Missouri standout, is broadening her influence beyond the court this offseason. The 29-year-old unrestricted free agent announced this week that she will contribute to USA Network's studio coverage for the 2026 WNBA season while also debuting in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, set for release in May.

Cunningham, who played for the Indiana Fever last season, shared the broadcasting news on social media, writing, "I'm back baby and with a NEW SQUAAAAD!! I'm joining the usasports team throughout the year to contribute to studio coverage of wnba games on usanetwork." She will provide analysis for USA Network's 50 regular-season broadcasts, including weekly Wednesday doubleheaders, as well as playoffs and finals under the league's new media rights deal. Her role extends to digital and social platforms, where she plans to create unique segments. This marks a continuation of her media ventures, including her podcast "Show Me Something," which has nearly 50,000 YouTube subscribers, and previous guest analyst work on Phoenix Suns NBA broadcasts during her time with the Phoenix Mercury.