DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul, posts on social media
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected from the WNBA matchup against the Indiana Fever for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham. The incident occurred late in the first quarter, leading to an upgraded flagrant two foul. After her ejection, Carrington posted "white privilege" on social media. Cunningham, who confronted Carrington, stated that such issues should not be attributed to race. Sky coach Tyler Marsh indicated they would address Carrington's post. In related news, Fever star Caitlin Clark avoided a one-game suspension after a technical foul was rescinded postgame.
- •Carrington ejected after a flagrant two foul on Cunningham.
- •Cunningham stated the foul was unnecessary but not racial.
- •Carrington scored eight points in four minutes before ejection.
- •Fever's Caitlin Clark avoided an automatic suspension.
- •Both teams are vying for playoff positioning in the WNBA.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
- 9:58 AMBBC Sport — Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
"Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".
"Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:01 AMCarrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 9:58 AMCarrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".
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