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WNBA media defends DiJonai Carrington after dangerous Sophie Cunningham hit reveals glaring bias
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a WNBA game after a dangerous hit on Sophie Cunningham, which was deemed a Flagrant 2 foul for contact above the neck during a transition layup.
- Following the ejection, Carrington posted a racial accusation on social media, claiming "WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever," shifting focus from her foul to an allegation about race.
- WNBA media, including ESPN analyst Andraya Carter, largely defended Carrington by attributing the hit to her aggressive playing style, despite acknowledging the contact was excessive.
- The incident highlights perceived media bias in the WNBA, where aggressive actions against White players like Cunningham are often downplayed, while similar actions against Black players receive harsher scrutiny.
- Carrington has a history of controversial plays, including a previous incident where she injured Caitlin Clark and mocked the public reaction, raising concerns about consistent player safety enforcement and media accountability.
