Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham and posts ‘white privilege’
CHICAGO (AP) — DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being…
In a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham. The incident occurred when Carrington, a Black player, came from behind and struck Cunningham, a white player, in the head and neck during a fast-break layup. The foul was upgraded from Flagrant 1 after the referee noted there was windup, impact, and follow-through.
Cunningham immediately rose from the ground, confronted Carrington, and was subsequently held back by a teammate. The play was reviewed and deemed a Flagrant 2.
Cunningham, known for advocating for trans girls and women in sports, was initially pushed by Carrington before teammates intervened. The incident prompted Cunningham to post "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media, tagging the Indiana Fever. The incident came to light in a recent ESPN article, highlighting Cunningham's public support for barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports. This stance led to protests and rallies outside Fever games in Seattle and Portland.
In response to the ongoing debate, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a memo to teams that the league would engage in ongoing discussions regarding transgender participation in women's basketball.
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