India, Sept. 12 -- Sophie Cunningham did not shy away when Colin Cowherd took the conversation into more personal territory during an appearance on his podcast. While discussing the Indiana Fever guard, Cowherd paused before describing her as something of a "sex symbol" in the WNBA, first explaining his respect for women and noting that he has a wife and daughters. He said he admires women who can be tough and competitive while also being comfortable embracing their feminine side.

Cunningham handled the moment without hesitation, responding to Cowherd's remarks rather than allowing the conversation to become awkward. The discussion also touched on the attention she has received since entering the spotlight, with Cunningham standing out f...