Overview
- Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was assessed a review-upgraded Flagrant 2 and ejected for a hard clothesline foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during the first quarter on Saturday.
- Minutes after leaving the court Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” tagging the Fever on social media, a message that quickly went viral and fueled race-focused debate beyond the game.
- Sophie Cunningham rejected racial framing and said she expects the league to handle the matter, while Fever coach Stephanie White called the ejection the right call but defended Carrington’s competitive intent.
- Officials said the upgrade cited wind-up, impact and follow-through and a high potential for injury, and crew chief Maj Forsberg told reporters Cunningham’s shove was judged an acceptable reaction.
- The game ended in a 90-86 Fever win, commentators urged further discipline, and the league has not announced penalties beyond the in-game ejection as it weighs any next steps.