“Hurts so bad” - Sophie Cunningham issues alarming injury update amid fans' expectations for her return in upcoming season

Sophie Cunningham’s 2025 season ended early due to an injury. However, the athlete did not let the setback affect her offseason time. The Indiana Fever star has been spending her offseason pretty well with brand endorsements and exploring new hobbies. Amid all these, she has also been undergoing rehab due to her injury. Recently, Sophie gave a major and indeed alarming update on her injury recovery through a story on Instagram. She exclusively mentioned how it still “hurts so bad.”Sophie played only 30 games this season. Post the injury, the Fever team announced that the athlete will stay absent for the rest of the season. Sophie ended her 2025 season run with an average of 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals. While fans are eagerly waiting and expecting the athlete to return for the upcoming season, the latest update on her injury might not be very good news.The announcement came from Sophie Cunningham’s latest Instagram story. It was merged with two other life updates from the WNBA star. Sophie faced a major knee injury during a game against the Connecticut Suns. Ever since, the athlete has been sidelined not just for the remainder of the game but also for the rest of the season. Now, in her Instagram story, Sophie stated, “Okay, I got two things, really two things. So, leaving rehab. Hamstring is on fire. Like not recovering. Oh my God. It hurts so bad.”Along with her injury update, Sophie continued to lighten up the mood with two other casual life updates. The first one was about how her after-shower habits have affected her skin, resulting in pimple formation and the second one was about the fuel availability of her car and if she can reach home before the car runs out of it. Sophie has been quite consistent with her Instagram stories lately.Sophie Cunningham is undergoing her injury recovery. She had to end her 2025 season early due to her injury. However, this has not let her spirits down and the athlete is currently focused on her three-day tournament. The fourth edition of the Sophie Cunningham Classic has been scheduled from January 9, 2026, to January 11, 2026. Sophie surprised her fans with an exclusive offer for the military and their families. Fans have applauded the discount offer with praise. It is a tournament for female athletes only.Also read: “Mama’s Boy” - LeBron James’ adorable mid-interview moment with his mother sends fans into frenzy