DiJonai Carrington faces backlash for comments on Sophie Cunningham
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
On August 8, DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul against Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever. Following the ejection, Carrington posted about 'White Privilege' on Threads, implying racial bias in the officials' decision. This sparked significant backlash from fans, leading her to set her account to private. Fans criticized her for not taking responsibility for the foul. The WNBA is reportedly reviewing her social media conduct, which could lead to further penalties. Carrington's next availability for the Sky's upcoming game against the Seattle Storm on August 10 remains uncertain.
- •Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Cunningham.
- •She claimed racial bias in her post about 'White Privilege'.
- •Fan backlash was significant, leading her to make her account private.
- •The WNBA is reviewing her social media conduct.
- •Carrington's availability for the next game against the Storm is unclear.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Sky's DiJonai Carrington tries to clarify 'White Privilege' post after ejection, hard foul on Sophie Cunningham
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham on DiJonai Carrington's 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' Post: 'This Has Nothing to Do With Race'
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — DiJonai Carrington Forced to Act After Facing Backlash for Accusing Sophie Cunningham of Having ‘White Privilege’
"DiJonai Carrington faced a significant and swift wave of backlash from fans following the “White Privilege” post she aimed at the Indiana Fever after her ejection for a foul on Sophie Cunningham. The reaction, it appears, has gotten to her.
"Sophie Cunningham dismissed race as a factor after DiJonai Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on Threads following her flagrant 2 ejection Saturday.
"Though she said it's unrelated to the foul, DiJonai Carrington did not explain what her "White Privilege" post was intended to mean
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:19 AMSky's DiJonai Carrington tries to clarify 'White Privilege' post after ejection, hard foul on Sophie Cunningham
Though she said it's unrelated to the foul, DiJonai Carrington did not explain what her "White Privilege" post was intended to mean
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:35 AMSophie Cunningham on DiJonai Carrington's 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' Post: 'This Has Nothing to Do With Race'
Sophie Cunningham dismissed race as a factor after DiJonai Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on Threads following her flagrant 2 ejection Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:20 AMDiJonai Carrington Forced to Act After Facing Backlash for Accusing Sophie Cunningham of Having ‘White Privilege’
DiJonai Carrington faced a significant and swift wave of backlash from fans following the “White Privilege” post she aimed at the Indiana Fever after her ejection for a foul on Sophie Cunningham. The reaction, it appears, has gotten to her.
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