Sophie Cunningham reveals why she's in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue
She's making a statement with her presence.
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on Sophie Cunningham and Sports Illustrated.
- Sophie Cunningham debuted in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2026, with photos shot on Florida’s Captiva/ Fort Myers coast, generating widespread attention on social media and coverage from multiple outlets.[2][3][6]
- The feature helped elevate her profile beyond the court, coinciding with her expanding media presence (analyst work for USA Network in 2026) and continued visibility as a prominent WNBA player.[3][7]
- Reactions from fans and fellow athletes were strong, with notable support from peers like Caitlin Clark and Nelly Korda, as the SI Swimsuit gallery circulated online.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a few representative images or summarize what’s inside the SI spread, along with links to the main articles.[2][3]