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Los Angeles Sparks Takes Aim at Indiana Fever Following Win and Expansion Comments
The Los Angeles Sparks capitalized on their recent victory, a close 89-87 match against the Indiana Fever, to make a pointed comment through their social media platform. This playful jab centered around remarks made by Fever player Sophie Cunningham regarding WNBA expansion locations.
The social media post from the Sparks read, “List of cities Indiana has beef with: Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles.” This comment came in the wake of Cunningham’s questions about potential fan interest in new franchises set to be established in Cleveland and Detroit, cities that have historically hosted WNBA teams.
Sophie Cunningham’s Remarks on WNBA Expansion
On July 1, Cunningham expressed skepticism over whether fans would truly want to attend games in Cleveland or Detroit. Her comments sparked a conversation around the viability of expansion teams in these cities. “I don’t know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or Cleveland,” Cunningham stated, showcasing her doubts about the markets.
Clarification and Context
Following her remarks, Cunningham took the opportunity to clarify her comments during a press conference on Thursday. She aimed to defend the residents of Cleveland and Detroit, referring to them as
