Sophie Cunningham injured after DiJonai Carrington's ejection during Fever-Sky game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During a game on August 10 between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was injured after Sky guard DiJonai Carrington struck her in the face while pursuing a block. The incident led to Carrington being assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game. Both players had to be separated after the altercation, which has sparked controversy, particularly around Carrington's subsequent comments regarding race and the call. Dave Portnoy criticized ESPN's analysis of the incident on Wake Up Barstool, arguing that the narrative shifted away from Carrington's actions. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on August 23, likely attracting significant attention.
- •Cunningham was hurt during a transition layup attempt.
- •Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected.
- •Portnoy criticized ESPN for downplaying Carrington's comments.
- •The Fever and Sky are set to play again on August 23.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Fire her today’: Dave Portnoy slams Fever coach for not defending Sophie Cunningham
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — ‘ESPN is filled with absolute morons’: Dave Portnoy blasts network for defending ‘dirty’ player who struck Sophie Cunningham
"The Indiana Fever franchise is dominating WNBA discourse once again, this time due to a dangerous play involving reserve guard Sophie Cunningham and Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington. In Saturday’s Fever-Sky game, Carrington struck Cunningham in the face and sent her tumbling to the floor while attempting a chase-down block. Carrington was assessed a flagrant…
"Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky caused a ruckus. In the first quarter, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was attempting a transition layup when Sky guard DiJonai Carrington thwacked her in the face while going for a chase-down block, sending Cunningham crashing to the floor. The two had to be separated after the…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:05 PM‘Fire her today’: Dave Portnoy slams Fever coach for not defending Sophie Cunningham
The Indiana Fever franchise is dominating WNBA discourse once again, this time due to a dangerous play involving reserve guard Sophie Cunningham and Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington. In Saturday’s Fever-Sky game, Carrington struck Cunningham in the face and sent her tumbling to the floor while attempting a chase-down block. Carrington was assessed a flagrant…
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:46 PM‘ESPN is filled with absolute morons’: Dave Portnoy blasts network for defending ‘dirty’ player who struck Sophie Cunningham
Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky caused a ruckus. In the first quarter, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was attempting a transition layup when Sky guard DiJonai Carrington thwacked her in the face while going for a chase-down block, sending Cunningham crashing to the floor. The two had to be separated after the…
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