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Carrington ejected after foul in Fever vs. Sky game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Carrington ejected after foul in Fever vs. Sky game

Summary

During the Fever-Sky matchup on Saturday, Sky player DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham. This incident occurred in the first quarter as Cunningham attempted a fastbreak layup. The fallout from the foul has generated discussion about the broader implications of the play, as Carrington controversially linked it to issues of race on social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has addressed the situation, urging a focus on integrity and respect in discussions surrounding the league's diverse issues.

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Status Watch

•Carrington ejected for Flagrant 2 foul on Cunningham.
•The foul sparked discussions beyond basketball.
•Commissioner Engelbert emphasized integrity in responses to league controversies.
•Carrington's comments on social media drew considerable attention.

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Coming up today: 💬 More than a foul 📝 Engelbert’s response 🇺🇸 World Cup roster Fever vs. Sky … and all that ensued Blink, and the play was over. But we’re still talking about it. In the final two minutes of the first quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky matchup, Sophie Cunningham and Tyasha Harris trapped Sky center Elizabeth Williams in the corn
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