Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
Summary
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham. After leaving the game, Carrington posted "white privilege" on social media, which sparked reactions from players and coaches.Key Facts
- Carrington fouled Cunningham on the head during a layup attempt, leading to a flagrant two foul and ejection.
- Carrington scored eight points in four minutes before being ejected.
- After the ejection, Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILIGE" on Threads, tagging the Indiana Fever.
- Cunningham said the incident was not about race and that she deserved her own ejection last year for a similar foul.
- Sky coach Tyler Marsh said he was unaware of the post and would address it later.
- Fever coach Stephanie White said the foul was hard but unintentional and agreed with the call.
- Referee Maj Forsberg said Cunningham’s reaction was acceptable and did not penalize her.
- Cunningham has recently been involved in controversy over her comments about transgender athletes, leading to protests at Fever games.
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