Sports Illustrated Reverses 'Karma' Headline Amid Social Media Backlash Over Foul Incident
Sports Illustrated has edited a headline about Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham after it sparked a social media firestorm over a hard foul she suffered during a game against the Chicago Sky. The magazine initially referred to the play as 'karma' in its initial reaction, but later made changes to avoid further controversy.
Sports Illustrated has edited a headline after it sparked a social media firestorm in response to a hard foul on Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham that left her with a bloody mouth during a game against the Chicago Sky. The initial headline referred to the foul as 'karma' for Chicago's defense, which was perceived by some as insensitive and dismissive of Cunningham's injuries. In response to criticism, SI edited the headline to remove the word 'karma'. The edit comes after the publication faced backlash on social media from fans and players alike.
