Sophie Cunningham rally sparks tense scenes outside Fever-Lynx game

A rally connected to WNBA player Sophie Cunningham drew supporters and counterprotesters outside Target Center ahead of a Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx game on August 3, 2026. Tensions escalated between the two groups, prompting security personnel to intervene at the venue. The incident created a tense atmosphere surrounding the WNBA matchup.