Carrington Ejected for Flagrant 2 Hit on Cunningham, Then Posts Racial Accusation
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 9
Carrington Ejected for Flagrant 2 Hit on Cunningham, Then Posts Racial Accusation
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 9
Summary
DiJonai Carrington was tossed Saturday after officials assessed a Flagrant 2 for striking Sophie Cunningham above the neck on a transition layup.
Minutes later, Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever" on Threads, shifting the fallout from the foul toward a racial claim.
ESPN analyst Andraya Carter defended the play as part of Carrington's aggressive style, while still acknowledging she was behind Cunningham and that the contact above the head was "too much."
The incident quickly widened into a debate over WNBA media treatment of physical play, with critics arguing dangerous fouls against high-profile white players are too often softened or rationalized.
Saturday's ejection also revived scrutiny of Carrington's prior controversies, including a 2024 playoff play that left Caitlin Clark with a black eye.