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Sophie Cunningham's former teammate appears to fully endorse DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul on Fever star
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Key Points:
- Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected after delivering a flagrant foul to Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, leaving her with a bloody mouth during a recent WNBA game.
- Sydney Colson, Cunningham's former Indiana Fever teammate, posted a controversial comment on Instagram Threads, calling the foul a "trans foul," referencing Cunningham's stance against transgender athletes in women's sports.
- Fever head coach Stephanie White defended Carrington, describing the foul as a hard but unintentional play, emphasizing the competitive nature of the game.
- Cunningham has faced criticism after publicly stating she believes biological men should not compete in women's sports, clarifying that her position is nuanced and focused on protecting young female athletes.
- A March 2025 New York Times poll indicated that 79% of Americans support barring men from competing in women's sports, highlighting the broader public debate surrounding transgender athletes.
