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Sophie Cunningham Gets Honest About DiJonai Carrington’s Hard Foul

Sophie Cunningham Gets Honest About DiJonai Carrington’s Hard Foul

Summary

During a recent WNBA game, DiJonai Carrington committed a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, which led to Carrington’s ejection. Cunningham spoke openly about the incident, saying the foul was unnecessary, while the league is reviewing the foul and Carrington’s controversial social media post that followed.

Key Facts

  • The foul happened during the first quarter of the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game.
  • Carrington hit Cunningham’s face and neck while Cunningham was making a fast-break layup.
  • The referees upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2, which resulted in Carrington’s ejection.
  • Cunningham said she has no personal issues with Carrington despite the hard foul.
  • Carrington posted a controversial message about "white privilege" on social media after the game.
  • Cunningham said the foul and ejection had nothing to do with race and expects the league to respond.
  • Cunningham was previously ejected last year for a Flagrant 2 foul during a different game.
  • The league will likely fine Carrington for the foul and possibly for the social media post as well.
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