Sophie Cunningham clotheslined by DiJonai Carrington during Fever-Sky game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During a WNBA game on August 8, Sophie Cunningham was clotheslined by DiJonai Carrington, generating significant social media discussion. The incident followed a hard foul by Carrington, which led to her ejection. This moment has reignited dialogue surrounding Cunningham's previous remarks on transgender athletes, with reactions varying widely. In post-game comments, Fever coach Stephanie White defended Carrington, drawing criticism from those who saw bias in her support. The fallout from this altercation continues to develop as discussions linger over the broader implications in women's sports.
- •Sophie Cunningham was fouled by DiJonai Carrington during the game
- •The game took place on August 8 between Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky
- •Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes linked to the altercation
- •Fever coach Stephanie White defended Carrington's actions
- •Reactions on social media have been polarizing and heated
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ron Harper Takes Aim At XX-XY Athletics CEO Over Her Blistering Sophie Cunningham Incident Verdict
"It’s been one headline after another for Sophie Cunningham, one of the fastest-rising stars in the WNBA today. On Saturday, Cunningham went viral yet again after she was clotheslined by DiJonai Carrington during the Fever-Sky game.
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