Cunningham comments on Carrington's flagrant foul after Fever win over Sky
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:59 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Sophie Cunningham addressed a flagrant foul by DiJonai Carrington during the Indiana Fever's 90-86 victory over the Chicago Sky on August 8, 2026. Carrington was ejected for the incident involving Cunningham on a layup attempt, which Cunningham called unnecessary. After the game, Carrington made a controversial post regarding perceived racial issues, which Cunningham dismissed as a means for attention. Fever coach Stephanie White expressed doubts that Carrington’s actions were intentional. The incident follows ongoing discussions surrounding Cunningham’s previous comments on transgender athletes, and both players were involved in a heated exchange during the game.
- •Cunningham and Carrington exchanged words after a hard foul.
- •Carrington was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected.
- •Cunningham believes Carrington sought attention with her actions.
- •The Fever improves their record to 90-86 against the Sky.
- •Cunningham's prior comments on transgender athletes are under ongoing scrutiny.
- 9:59 AMYahoo Sports — DiJonai Carrington Fires Off Scathing Remark From Locker Room After Ejection For Flagrant On Sophie Cunningham
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — “Wonder If It Was Personal”: Skip Bayless Questions DiJonai Carrington’s Motive Behind Flagrant Foul Against Sophie Cunningham
- 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘That’s Her Just Trying To Get Attention’ — Sophie Cunningham Gets Blunt on DiJonai Carrington Incident in Fever-Sky Clash
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham says DiJonai Carrington ‘just trying to get attention’ with flagrant foul
- 12:50 AMFox News — Sophie Cunningham speaks out against DiJonai Carrington after flagrant foul and 'White privilege' post - Fox News
"CHICAGO — Leaning against the wall in a United Center tunnel Saturday afternoon, Sophie Cunningham reflected on the emerging truth of her existence: Sometimes she seeks the spotlight, and the rest of the time, the spotlight seeks her. “Another day, another dollar, welcome to my life, boys and girls,” the Indiana Fever guard declared. It should surprise no one, of course, that Cunningham took a hard foul in a 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky and then elected to give as good as she got. The arm-to-t
"During the first quarter of Saturday’s encounter between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, Sophie Cunningham was the protagonist of yet another controversial WNBA situation. As the Fever Guard approached the opposing basket unopposed, DiJonai Carrington challenged her possession of the ball, slapping her in the process.
"Late in the first quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky game, DiJonai Carrington was called for a Flagrant 2 that led to her ejection. At the 2:00 mark of the opening frame, Carrington made contact with Sophie Cunningham’s head as the Fever guard got a layup to go.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:59 AMDiJonai Carrington Fires Off Scathing Remark From Locker Room After Ejection For Flagrant On Sophie Cunningham
Late in the first quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky game, DiJonai Carrington was called for a Flagrant 2 that led to her ejection. At the 2:00 mark of the opening frame, Carrington made contact with Sophie Cunningham’s head as the Fever guard got a layup to go.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:43 AM“Wonder If It Was Personal”: Skip Bayless Questions DiJonai Carrington’s Motive Behind Flagrant Foul Against Sophie Cunningham
During the first quarter of Saturday’s encounter between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, Sophie Cunningham was the protagonist of yet another controversial WNBA situation. As the Fever Guard approached the opposing basket unopposed, DiJonai Carrington challenged her possession of the ball, slapping her in the process.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:29 AM‘That’s Her Just Trying To Get Attention’ — Sophie Cunningham Gets Blunt on DiJonai Carrington Incident in Fever-Sky Clash
Sophie Cunningham has had no shortage of chaos following her lately, and Saturday’s road trip to Chicago added a new chapter. The Fever guard was fouled hard by Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington in the first quarter of the game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:01 AMSophie Cunningham says DiJonai Carrington ‘just trying to get attention’ with flagrant foul
CHICAGO — Leaning against the wall in a United Center tunnel Saturday afternoon, Sophie Cunningham reflected on the emerging truth of her existence: Sometimes she seeks the spotlight, and the rest of the time, the spotlight seeks her. “Another day, another dollar, welcome to my life, boys and girls,” the Indiana Fever guard declared. It should surprise no one, of course, that Cunningham took a hard foul in a 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky and then elected to give as good as she got. The arm-to-t
- Fox NewsAug 9, 2026, 12:50 AMSophie Cunningham speaks out against DiJonai Carrington after flagrant foul and 'White privilege' post - Fox News
Sophie Cunningham called DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul "intentional" and accused the Chicago Sky star of craving attention after the Fever's win.
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