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"I just get cracked by like a $5,000 bag" - Sophie Cunningham recalls the time she got a black eye after protecting Brittney Griner at the airport

Sophie Cunningham recently shared an anecdote regarding her time with the Phoenix Mercury, detailing a chaotic airport encounter where she attempted to shield Brittney Griner from an encroaching crowd. During the scuffle, a staff member attempting to assist with luggage accidentally struck Cunningham in the face with a high-end designer bag.

The impact resulted in a black eye for the guard, who recalled the incident with humor despite the physical toll of the team's limited security measures at the time.

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