Sophie Cunningham’s secret in her defense of Caitlin Clark: She earned her black belt in taekwondo at age 6
The Indiana Fever's game against the Connecticut Sun was marked by intense physicality and emotional confrontations, culminating in a dramatic sequence that spotlighted Sophie Cunningham's fierce loyalty and fighting spirit, as she got to use her martial arts skills.Diver captures stunning underwater wave in rare footageThe 28-year-old, who earned her black belt in taekwondo at the tender age of six, demonstrated both her physical prowess while defending her teammate Caitlin Clark during a contentious matchup that saw very aggressive plays.From the opening minutes, the Connecticut Sun deployed a relentless defensive scheme, with Jacy Sheldon assigned the daunting task of guarding the Fever talent and she often double-teaming the star point guard, as well as using fouls to break momentum and spirit.Just three minutes in, an altercation ensued when Sheldon locked up with the 23-year-old and Olivia Nelson-Ododa shoved Clark, earning […]