DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected after a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever, leading Carrington to post "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media, tagging the Fever.
- The foul occurred when Carrington hit Cunningham in the head and neck during a fast-break layup, with Cunningham calling the foul intentional, while Fever coach Stephanie White viewed it as a hard but unintentional foul.
- Sky coach Tyler Marsh questioned the Flagrant 2 call and was unaware of Carrington’s social media post, stating the team would address it.
- Cunningham denied racial motives behind the incident, emphasizing that the league is handling the situation and rejecting the use of race as a factor.
- Additionally, Fever star Caitlin Clark received a technical foul during the game, which was later rescinded by the WNBA, avoiding a suspension.
