India, July 13 -- Sophie Cunningham enjoyed a memorable 48 hours in Las Vegas, making headlines in two different sports. One night, the Indiana Fever guard stepped into the spotlight as a ring girl at UFC 329, and less than a day later, she was back on the basketball court helping the Fever secure a dominant win over the Las Vegas Aces. Cunningham's appearance at UFC 329 surprised many fans, as she was not simply attending the event but was featured as one of the night's ring girls.

The crossover added another high-profile moment to her growing list of appearances, following her recent television spot on The Late Late Show With James Corden after the World Cup. Following UFC 329, questions quickly emerged about how Cunningham landed the ...