DiJonai Carrington's foul on Sophie Cunningham sparks controversy in WNBA
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
During a game on August 8, 2026, DiJonai Carrington fouled Sophie Cunningham in a manner that led to questioning of Carrington's intentions. Angel McCoughtry suggested the foul appeared personal, while Cunningham herself noted it was unnecessary. Fever head coach Stephanie White initially defended Carrington, but later acknowledged the foul was egregious after reviewing footage. Carrington has denied any intent to harm. She was ejected from the game and fined for the Flagrant 2 foul.
- •DiJonai Carrington fouled Sophie Cunningham during a Fever-Sky game.
- •Angel McCoughtry criticized Carrington's actions as excessive.
- •Cunningham described the foul as unnecessary and potentially motivated by personal issues.
- •Carrington was ejected and fined for the Flagrant 2 foul.
- •The situation has prompted discussions about player intentions and sportsmanship in the WNBA.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — “It Looked Personal”: Angel McCoughtry Believes DiJonai Carrington’s Foul Carried a “Vendetta” Against Sophie Cunningham
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — “Personal Vendetta”: 5× WNBA All-Star Delivers Blunt Opinion on DiJonai Carrington’s Intentions in Sophie Cunningham Foul
"The nature, timing, and sheer force of DiJonai Carrington’s foul on Sophie Cunningham during the Fever-Sky matchup left some people questioning whether there was more to the incident than a hard basketball play. For 5× WNBA All-Star Angel McCoughtry, it was the position of Carrington’s hands when she executed the foul that, to her, made it look like Carrington was going for more than just the ball.
"Though Sophie Cunningham appears to have moved past the DiJonai Carrington hard foul, analysts are still weighing in on that tense situation last Saturday. For Angel McCoughtry, Carrington’s physicality meant way more than stopping a fastbreak layup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:08 AM“It Looked Personal”: Angel McCoughtry Believes DiJonai Carrington’s Foul Carried a “Vendetta” Against Sophie Cunningham
Though Sophie Cunningham appears to have moved past the DiJonai Carrington hard foul, analysts are still weighing in on that tense situation last Saturday. For Angel McCoughtry, Carrington’s physicality meant way more than stopping a fastbreak layup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:36 AM“Personal Vendetta”: 5× WNBA All-Star Delivers Blunt Opinion on DiJonai Carrington’s Intentions in Sophie Cunningham Foul
The nature, timing, and sheer force of DiJonai Carrington’s foul on Sophie Cunningham during the Fever-Sky matchup left some people questioning whether there was more to the incident than a hard basketball play. For 5× WNBA All-Star Angel McCoughtry, it was the position of Carrington’s hands when she executed the foul that, to her, made it look like Carrington was going for more than just the ball.
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