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DiJonai Carrington ejected for hit on Sophie Cunningham in WNBA game

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:23 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

DiJonai Carrington ejected for hit on Sophie Cunningham in WNBA game
Summary

DiJonai Carrington received a Flagrant 2 ejection after a dangerous hit on Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game on August 9. The incident drew significant attention as Carrington later posted about 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' in response to the ejection. Many in the WNBA media rallied to support Carrington, highlighting perceived biases in reactions to the incident. The implications of the ejection on the game and player conduct are expected to be further discussed in the coming days.

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Key Details
  • •Carrington ejected for a dangerous hit on Cunningham.
  • •Incident occurred on August 9 during a WNBA game.
  • •Carrington's post referenced 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' after her ejection.
  • •WNBA media defended Carrington, citing bias.
  • •Discussions on player conduct and league implications anticipated.
Latest Updates
  • 10:23 AMFox News — Sports media hits all-time low in coverage of DiJonai Carrington and Sophie Cunningham - Fox News
  • 9:06 PMFox News — WNBA media defends DiJonai Carrington after dangerous Sophie Cunningham hit reveals glaring bias - Fox News
What they're saying
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DiJonai Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" after her Flagrant 2 ejection for hitting Sophie Cunningham, yet WNBA media rushed to her defense.

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DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul ejection and "white privilege" post sparked debate as Jemele Hill and media figures rushed to her defense.

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