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Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from a Saturday, Aug. 8 game against the visiting Indiana Fever after colliding at the basket with Sophie Cunningham and getting into a heated confrontation with the Fever guard.
The incident occurred with about two minutes left to play in the first quarter of the nationally televised game on ABC. Cunningham was charging toward the basket on a fast break and elevated for a layup attempt when Carrington fouled her from behind — her left forearm knocking Cunningham across the face — causing Cunningham to crash to the floor.
After the ball fell through the hoop, Cunningham got up and she and Carrington grabbed each other and began exchanging words.
Cunningham attempted a swipe at the Sky forward before being restrained by a Fever staff member and teammate Mikayla Timpson.
Upon review, referees determined the foul was a flagrant 2 and ejected Carrington from the game.
In the locker room, Carrington posted to Threads: “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever.”
Carrington was having a good game, having scored eight points on 3-for-3 shooting. By halftime, the Fever led 53-42 behind 15 points and five assists from Caitlin Clark. Cunningham had three points and a steal at halftime.
Cunningham has drawn attention and grabbed headlines in recent weeks following comments she made about transgender athletes participating in women's sports. Before Saturday's game, a rally was organized outside of the United Center in Chicago by XX-XY Athletics, which bills itself as a brand that’s “here to protect women’s sports and spaces.” In a news release, XX-XY said the rally was "in Support of Sophie Cunningham."
Among the voices who have criticized Cunningham for her comments is former U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe. In a video posted to Rapinoe's Instagram on Friday outlining her critique of Cunningham, Carrington left a comment that said, "Clock it , Megan!"
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham, rips call on social media
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The incident occurred with about two minutes left to play in the first quarter of the nationally televised game on ABC. Cunningham was charging toward the basket on a fast break and elevated for a layup attempt when Carrington fouled her from behind — her left forearm knocking Cunningham across the face — causing Cunningham to crash to the floor.
After the ball fell through the hoop, Cunningham got up and she and Carrington grabbed each other and began exchanging words.
Cunningham attempted a swipe at the Sky forward before being restrained by a Fever staff member and teammate Mikayla Timpson.
Upon review, referees determined the foul was a flagrant 2 and ejected Carrington from the game.
In the locker room, Carrington posted to Threads: “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever.”
Carrington was having a good game, having scored eight points on 3-for-3 shooting. By halftime, the Fever led 53-42 behind 15 points and five assists from Caitlin Clark. Cunningham had three points and a steal at halftime.
Cunningham has drawn attention and grabbed headlines in recent weeks following comments she made about transgender athletes participating in women's sports. Before Saturday's game, a rally was organized outside of the United Center in Chicago by XX-XY Athletics, which bills itself as a brand that’s “here to protect women’s sports and spaces.” In a news release, XX-XY said the rally was "in Support of Sophie Cunningham."
Among the voices who have criticized Cunningham for her comments is former U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe. In a video posted to Rapinoe's Instagram on Friday outlining her critique of Cunningham, Carrington left a comment that said, "Clock it , Megan!"
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham, rips call on social media
Continue reading...
