Sophie Cunningham Shares Candid Views on Sydney Sweeney's Ad Controversy
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham has been recognized for her outspoken views on women's sports and has previously stirred conversation regarding the transgender debate in sports.
Daily Mail Sports - Sydney Sweeney has lost more than 200,000 Instagram followers due to the backlash over her ad.
Sportskeeda - Maye Musk defended Sydney Sweeney, stating, "I think she’s fabulous... beautiful, fabulous and she seems to have a great sense of humor."
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham has emerged as a glamour icon in women's basketball, regularly turning pre-game tunnel walks into viral fashion moments.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham described herself as one of the WNBA's most unapologetically candid voices.
Sportskeeda - Sydney Sweeney, Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Sweeney
Fox News - Craig Carton, Lindsay Clancy
WHAT:
Fox News - Sydney Sweeney's advertisement for Novig, which features her nearly nude, is part of the company's first national ad campaign.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham stated, "I have so many takes, but like it's just first of all, like does she even gamble on sports? Like it's just so unauthentic," regarding Sydney Sweeney's ad.
Fox News - Paige Spiranac defended Sydney Sweeney's sports gambling ad in a bikini-clad Instagram post, saying goodbye to summer amid the growing backlash.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham stated, "I have so many takes, but like it's just first of all, like does she even gamble on sports? Like it's just so unauthentic."
Yahoo Sports - Cunningham described the ad as "morally kind of weird" but acknowledged that it aligns with Sydney Sweeney's career.
Fox News - Sydney Sweeney posed nearly nude in a promotional billboard ad for Novig, which sparked controversy.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham stated, "Now, here's my hot take. Why are girls mad? Like that is literally what she does. Why is anyone mad? Men, sports, pretty much naked women. Like of course that's going to draw attention."
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham stated, "The amount of text messages, DMs, comments of people wanting me to talk about the Sydney Sweeney ad. I have so many takes, but like it's just first of all, like does she even gamble on sports? Like it's just so unauthentic."
Sportskeeda - Sydney Sweeney received major backlash for her commercial for the sports trading app Novig.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham expressed her views on the Sydney Sweeney ad during her No Hesitation podcast.
Fox News - Sydney Sweeney posed nearly nude in a promotional billboard ad for Novig, which sparked controversy.
WHERE:
Fox News - Maye Musk made her comments during an appearance on OutKick’s "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless."
Fox News - The advertisement featuring Sydney Sweeney was displayed in Times Square, New York.
WHEN:
Fox News - The advertisement was released on September 16, 2026.
Fox News - The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial was deadlocked in August 2026.
WHY:
Daily Mail Sports - The backlash against Sydney Sweeney's ad has intensified, with female athletes accusing it of objectifying women's sports and leading to a loss of over 200,000 Instagram followers for Sweeney.
Daily Mail Sports - The backlash against Sydney Sweeney's ad has intensified, leading to significant criticism from female athletes who accused it of objectifying women's sports.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham criticized the ad for being unauthentic and objectifying women's sports.
Fox News - Some female athletes and media criticized the ad for sexualizing women and setting back the women's movement.
HOW:
Pro Football Network - Sophie Cunningham expressed her mixed feelings about the ad, stating, "It's just so unauthentic," and questioned whether Sweeney even gambles on sports.
Fox News - Musk emphasized that women can "look sexy and have fun" in modeling and acting without facing criticism for it.
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham expressed her views on the Sydney Sweeney ad during her No Hesitation podcast, stating, "Now, here's my hot take. Why are girls mad? Like that is literally what she does. Why is anyone mad?"
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham acknowledged Sydney Sweeney's appeal, saying, "Do I like it? like that particular ad. Not really. Like I think like what are we doing?"
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham acknowledged Sydney Sweeney's appeal, saying, "I like her. Like, everyone knows she is beautiful. She is hot."
Yahoo Sports - Sophie Cunningham described the ad as "morally kind of weird" but acknowledged that it aligns with Sydney Sweeney's career.
Fox News - Craig Carton discussed the differing opinions on Sydney Sweeney's ad, contrasting it with public support for Lindsay Clancy.
Sophie Cunningham has been recognized for her outspoken views on women's sports, previously stirring conversation around the transgender debate in athletics. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney's nearly nude advertisement for Novig, part of the company's first national ad campaign, has faced significant backlash, with female athletes accusing it of objectifying women's sports and resulting in a loss of over 200,000 Instagram followers for Sweeney. Cunningham shared her mixed feelings about the ad, stating, "It's just so unauthentic," and questioned whether Sweeney even gambles on sports.