Sophie Cunningham speaks out against DiJonai Carrington after flagrant foul and 'White privilege' post - Fox News
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham criticized Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington following a flagrant foul and subsequent ejection during a recent game. Carrington suggested the ejection was motivated by 'White privilege,' a claim Cunningham and others have rejected as an attempt to gain attention.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding race and sportsmanship in the WNBA, reflecting broader societal debates about privilege and professional conduct.
Sophie Cunningham spoke out against Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington after the Fever's 90-86 win on Saturday. Carrington was ejected from the game in the first half after smacking Cunningham across the face during Cunningham's layup attempt. "Clearly, I think it was like unnecessary. I've never really spoken to her and have no beef with her, but I guess she has some pent up stuff. So get your s--- off. That's fine. I can take it... Yeah, it's intentional," Cunningham said, per ESPN's Kareem Copeland on X. DIJONAI CARRINGTON DECLARES 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' AFTER EJECTION FOR SMACKING SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM IN THE FACE "She has no reason to be doing any of that. So good way to get her kicked out. I don't even know her. She wasn't even on the team last year when all that was going on.
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