DiJonai Carrington ejected for hard foul on Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
During a WNBA game on August 8, 2026, the Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington was ejected after committing a hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. As Cunningham attempted a clear breakaway, Carrington made contact with her face, prompting an immediate response from Cunningham, who expressed her frustration. Following a review, referees assessed Carrington with a Flagrant 2 foul, resulting in her ejection. Play resumed after the incident, which sparked tension on the court.
- •Sophie Cunningham was fouled by DiJonai Carrington during the game.
- •Carrington received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected.
- •Cunningham showed immediate reactions after the foul.
- •The game was in progress when the incident occurred.
- •Referees reviewed the foul before making their decision.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sky player ejected after hard foul on Sophie Cunningham sparks tension
"This could've gotten ugly in the Fever vs. Sky game
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