WNBA officials eject DiJonai Carrington for flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During a game on August 8, 2026, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was upgraded to a flagrant two. The incident has sparked debate within the WNBA, with arguments over whether Carrington intended to make a legal play for the ball. College football reporter Scott Dochterman criticized media coverage defending Carrington, calling it 'gaslighting.' Following the foul, Carrington made a controversial post on social media, fueling further discussion. Cunningham stated that race was not a factor and criticized the foul's justification. Sky coach Tyler Marsh indicated the team would address the situation with Carrington.
- •Carrington received a flagrant foul two against Cunningham.
- •Cunningham argued the contact was uncalled for and unrelated to race.
- •Dochterman criticized WNBA media's defense of Carrington's actions.
- •Carrington posted 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' on social media after her ejection.
- •Sky coach Marsh plans to discuss the incident with Carrington.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Constant Gaslighting and Gatekeeping’ — Sportswriter Calls Out ‘WNBA Mafia’ for Defending DiJonai Carrington’s Flagrant on Sophie Cunningham
"The WNBA world has been divided over Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington’s hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, which led to Carrington’s ejection after officials upgraded the foul to a flagrant two. Some circles argued that Carrington was going for the ball without malicious intent, given her success at chasing down blocks in transition.
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