Fox News is getting roasted for Sophie Cunningham birthday message

Sophie Cunningham on Sunday received an unusual birthday message.It was from Fox News, the influential right-wing news and commentary channel.Fox News wished Cunningham a happy 30th birthday as she scored three points in 32 minutes of the Indiana Fever's overtime win over the Atlanta Dream.MORE: Sophie Cunningham’s birthday outfit turns heads before clutch Fever winBut it wasn't just that Fox News waded into sports to wish a role player a happy birthday: it was how the news channel's post on X described Cunningham as a "superstar."Happy Birthday to WNBA superstar Sophie Cunningham! 🎉🏀 pic.twitter.com/hjIaKTqee2— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 16, 2026 This led to a backlash from WNBA fans on social media, most of whom critiqued the choice of "superstar" as an adjective in relation to Cunning