Chicago Sky guard Di Jonai Carrington was ejected from her team’s WNBA loss to Indiana Fever after committing a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham. Carrington grabbed Cunningham across the left side of the head during a late‑quarter lay‑up attempt. Cunningham hit the floor but rose quickly to confront Carrington before teammates intervened.

The foul was upgraded to a flagrant‑two after review, and Carrington, who had scored eight points in four minutes off the bench, was automatically ejected. Shortly after leaving the game, she posted “WHITE PRIVILIGE” on Threads, tagging the Fever and sparking controversy.

Cunningham responded, saying the league would handle the situation and that the post had nothing to do with race. Sky coach Tyler Marsh noted he would address it, while Fever coach Stephanie White defended the call, citingిండ the severity of contact. Referee Maj Forsberg said Cunningham’s reaction was acceptable.

The incident follows Cunningham’s recent comments on transgender athletes, drawing protests and support at Fever games. Fever star Caitlin Clark avoided a suspension after a rescinded technical foul that would have been her eighth of the season.