Cunningham, who is white, was shooting a fast-break layup when Carrington, who is Black, came from behind and hit her in the head and neck, knocking her to the court as the shot went in.
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Aug. 8, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT / Source: The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
CHICAGO — DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington posted on social media the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” and tagged the Fever.
Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham.
Cunningham fell to the floor after a hit to the face from Carrington's arm.
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Cunningham fell to the floor after a hit to the face from Carrington's arm.
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