DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham during Fever-Sky matchup

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DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham during Fever-Sky matchup
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DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected late in the first quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham during a game at the United Center on August 8, 2026. The incident occurred as Cunningham attempted a layup, resulting in Carrington striking her in the face. The call was confirmed upon video review, and Cunningham converted a free throw following the play. Carrington had quickly scored eight points before the foul, helping the Sky recover from an early 8-0 deficit. Tensions escalated as Cunningham reacted strongly to the foul, needing to be restrained from confronting Carrington.

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  • Carrington scored eight points in under four minutes before her ejection.
  • Cunningham was visibly upset and had to be held back after the foul.
  • This rivalry game took place at the United Center.
  • The incident heightened tensions between the two teams.
  • The WNBA may review the play for potential further sanctions.
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Carrington strikes Cunningham across head on layup Foul upgraded to Flagrant 2 after video review Players go face-to-face following first-quarter play DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington posted on social media the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” and tagged the Fever. Cunningham, who is white, was shooting a fast-break layup in the first quarter when Carrington, who is Black, came from behind and hit her in the head and neck, knocking her to the court as the shot went in. Continue reading...

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CHICAGO — The ongoing Sophie Cunningham saga has another chapter. The Indiana Fever guard took a hard shot to the face from Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington during the first quarter Saturday at the United Center that earned Carrington a Flagrant 2 foul and an ejection. After an errant pass from the Sky’s Elizabeth Williams, the Fever’s Monique Billings collected the loose ball and threw ahead to a streaking Cunningham. On the shot attempt, Carrington’s left arm connected with Cunningham’s he

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DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington posted on social media the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” and tagged the Fever. Cunningham, who is white, was shooting a fast-break layup in the first quarter when Carrington, who is Black, came from behind and hit her in the head and neck, knocking her to the court as the shot went in.

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