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Sports Illustrated Post On Sophie Cunningham Sparks Debate

Headline from Independent Journal Review

Imagine reading a news story that says a woman deserved to get hit in the face. That is exactly what happened last Saturday when Sports Illustrated published a headline claiming Sophie Cunningham got her “karma.

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Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Sports Illustrated edits Sophie Cunningham 'karma' headline after creating social media firestorm (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sports Illustrated initially called DiJonai Carrington's hard foul on Sophie Cunningham "karma," sparking backlash before the headline was changed.

  2. PJ Media

  3. Breitbart News

    Sports Illustrated Blasted for 'Karma' Headline Suggesting Sophie Cunningham Deserved Flagrant Foul (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Sports Illustrated is under fire for pushing out a headline insisting that WNBA star Sophie Cunningham deserved to be bashed in the face

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Sports Illustrated Post On Sophie Cunningham Sparks Debate (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Imagine reading a news story that says a woman deserved to get hit in the face. That is exactly what happened last Saturday when Sports Illustrated published a headline claiming Sophie Cunningham got her “karma.

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