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Fake Sophie Cunningham Game 5 rumor, Barkley status, coaching carousel

A viral X post claimed Sophie Cunningham would attend Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, but it came from a muted podcast clip; the series is tied two-two.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Wake Up, America
Published 5:31 AM ET, Monday, October 26, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Sophie Cunningham attending Game 5 of 2026 WNBA Finals with Caitlin Clark rumour explained”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:31 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
Topics: WNBA Finals.
BBN covered this story before: Valkyries beat Dream in Game 4, WNBA Finals tied 2-2 (October 25).

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe WNBA Finals are tied two-two before Game 5 at Chase Center, Atlanta Dream against the Golden State Valkyries, and a viral post says Sophie Cunningham is coming.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWonderful! What did she say?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNothing.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe post came from an X account called Fever Updates, using a muted clip from her podcast, and the newest episode does not include that quote.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA muted clip. So she said yes very quietly.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorSame account falsely claimed she retired. That's a repeat offender with a better schedule than the Fever.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen I'm trusting the muted clip. It's the only one at this desk that listens.

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