DiJonai Carrington ejected after incident in WNBA game against Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever after hitting Sophie Cunningham in the face during a drive. Following the incident, Carrington took to social media to address issues of perceived 'white privilege' in the league, expressing frustration over double standards that she believes affect how players are treated. The situation escalated as media personality Megyn Kelly highlighted Carrington's privileged background, noting her father's NFL career and her education. Carrington maintained her position on social media and in post-game comments, arguing that her actions were unintentional and that she is informed on the issues at hand.
- •Carrington ejected for hitting Cunningham in the face
- •She calls out 'white privilege' on social media
- •Megyn Kelly critiques Carrington's background
- •Carrington emphasizes her educational credentials
- •Incident fuels debate on player treatment in the WNBA
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Her dad was in the NFL’ – DiJonai Carrington’s ‘privileged’ past unearthed in WNBA race feud
"Megyn Kelly hasn’t held back in the WNBA’s latest off-court controversy, taking aim at DiJonai Carrington’s own affluent upbringing. Things got heated on the court when DiJonai Carrington was ejected after catching Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham with a blow to the face on a drive.
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