An Indiana Fever postgame press conference came to an abrupt end when a reporter attempted to ask about teammate Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments defending women’s sports.
The team’s PR director immediately cut off the session, sending players and the coach fleeing the podium.
Following the Fever’s win over the Portland Fire on Friday night, an Outkick reporter began a question with the words “Speaking of outside noise, Sophie came out with—”
PR director Jackie Maynard immediately interjected and declared, “We’re going to wrap up there.”
Players Aliyah Boston and Makayla Timpson quickly jumped out of their seats and left the room.
Boston offered a brief “Thank you. Have a good day,” while coach Stephanie White briefly stared at papers before following them out.
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