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DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:11 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham
Summary

During a game as the Chicago Sky faced the Indiana Fever on August 9, DiJonai Carrington was ejected for committing a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham, striking her in the head as Cunningham drove for a layup. The ejection has revived discussions around Carrington's physical style of play, referencing a previous incident involving Caitlin Clark. Former Fever coach Stephanie White defended Carrington, emphasizing that the contact was not intentional despite its dangerous nature. The Sky and Fever will meet again later this season, prolonging the conversation surrounding this incident.

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  • •Carrington struck Cunningham in the head, leading to the ejection.
  • •The incident sparked strong reactions across social media.
  • •Old footage involving Carrington and Caitlin Clark resurfaced online.
  • •White supported Carrington's competitive spirit while acknowledging the foul.
  • •The Sky and Fever are set to meet again this season.
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  • 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Old DiJonai Carrington-Caitlin Clark video resurfaces after Sophie Cunningham foul
What they're saying
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An old DiJonai Carrington-Caitlin Clark video resurfaced after Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham.

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