WNBA rules DiJonai Carrington's fan complaint unfounded after technical foul

Fox News • 13 Aug 19:01

During a Sky-Valkyries versus Storm game, DiJonai Carrington was assessed a technical foul after an on-court altercation and later complained about a nearby fan, a claim officials later found to be unfounded.

Fox News • 13 Aug 15:56

DiJonas Carrington was assessed a technical foul during a game against the Golden State Valkyries after a series of recent fouls that involved contact to opponents' faces, following a prior flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham.

nypost.com • 13 Aug 15:29

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith questioned Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White's handling of a hard foul by DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham, prompting a defensive response from White amid fan backlash.

Yahoo Sports • 13 Aug 09:45

Sports commentator Jason Whitlock urged the league to remove Chicago Sky guard DiJonia Carrington following a disputed eye-poke on Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini, adding to criticism of Carrington’s recent foul history.

Fox News • 12 Aug 21:30

A physical altercation between Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham and Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington sparked a social-media dispute that highlighted existing divisions over race, gender and transgender participation in the WNBA.

Fox News • 12 Aug 18:44

Former coach Dan Dakich said Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White failed to defend her players after recent flagrant fouls, calling her remarks inadequate.

Yahoo Sports • 12 Aug 18:39

Andraya Carter of ESPN argued that calls for Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White's dismissal stem from uninformed criticism, while White defended her handling of a recent on-court altercation.

Fox News • 12 Aug 12:39

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said she felt ill seeing fans boo coach Stephanie White, and affirmed the team’s support for her ahead of a win over the New York Liberty.

Fox News • 12 Aug 10:41

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and rookie Caitlin Clark defended coach Stephanie White amid criticism over her comments on a recent on-court incident, as the team secured a 106-92 win over New York.

usatoday.com • 12 Aug 04:37

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark defended head coach Stephanie White following boos from home fans during a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty.

Bleacher Report • 12 Aug 00:55

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White said she did not believe DiJonai Carrington intended to strike Sophie Cunningham, but acknowledged the foul was egregious after reviewing replay.

The New York Times • 12 Aug 00:36

Coach Stephanie White responded to social-media backlash over her comments on a recent flagrant foul, receiving support from team leaders while players defended her leadership.

Fox News • 11 Aug 23:47

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White addressed criticism over her response to a foul on Sophie Cunningham, calling the hit egregious and emphasizing player safety while defending her leadership.

sports.yahoo.com • 11 Aug 23:35

The Indiana Fever announced continued support for head coach Christie White despite criticism over her comments on a hard foul involving Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington and Fever forward Sophie Cunningham.

Yahoo Sports • 11 Aug 18:01

Chicago Sky guard DiJonia Carrington was ejected and fined after a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, while former coach Stephanie White defended the contact.

Fox News • 11 Aug 15:46

Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason questioned DiJonai Carrington's Instagram post about white privilege after her flagrant foul and ejection in a WNBA game, describing the incident as a targeted attack.

The New York Times • 11 Aug 14:14

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington clarified that her social-media comment about White privilege was meant to highlight the need for consistent officiating in the WNBA, not to criticize a specific foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.

Fox News • 11 Aug 10:14

Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington denied intent behind a flagrant foul that injured Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and urged the WNBA to apply uniform standards for fouls and retaliation.

Yahoo Sports • 11 Aug 08:43

Despite speculation and calls from public figures, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has not been dismissed following a post-game controversy involving star Sophie Cunningham.

CBS Sports • 11 Aug 03:13

DiJonai Carrington explained that her contact with Sophie Cunningham was accidental, defended her on-court approach and refused to discuss a social-media post referencing "white privilege".

foxnews.com • 11 Aug 02:32

DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected for a flagrant foul and posted a brief "White privilege" message online, suited up for the Chicago Sky against the Seattle Storm on Monday as the league has not announced any disciplinary action.

Fox News • 10 Aug 10:23

DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham and later claimed the league's response was racially motivated, prompting mixed reactions from commentators.

NBC Sports • 10 Aug 00:33

Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller commented on a recent flagrant foul ejection and warned against external forces shaping the WNBA's narrative as the league enters its 30th season.

Fox News • 09 Aug 21:06

DiJonaï Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul that struck Sophie Cunningham above the neck, and subsequently posted a comment about "white privilege" on social media, prompting varied reactions from analysts.

Fox News • 09 Aug 18:38

Chicago Sky forward DiJonas Carrington was ejected for a hit on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and later posted a comment referencing "white privilege," prompting league scrutiny and public debate.

foxnews.com • 09 Aug 17:02

During a game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, DiJonia Carrington was ejected after a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham; Fever coach Stephanie White defended the play as a hard but unintentional foul.

foxnews.com • 09 Aug 14:45

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White said the hard foul on Sophie Cunningham was not intentional, while Carrington was ejected after officials upgraded the play to a Flagrant 2.

Fox News • 09 Aug 14:40

Sports Illustrated changed the title of its article on a flagrant foul involving Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington after criticism that the original headline implied a moral judgment.

Fox News • 09 Aug 11:40

The Florida attorney general responded to a flagrant foul by Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington that struck Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham during a game on Saturday.

Fox News • 09 Aug 00:50

Sophie Cunningham called DiJonaï Carrington's hit on her intentional, while Carrington posted about "white privilege" after being ejected, prompting comments from coaches and officials.

AP News • 09 Aug 00:48

DiJonai Carrington was expelled from a WNBA game for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham, prompting a social-media controversy and league review.

The Guardian • 08 Aug 22:53

DiJonai Carrington was expelled from a WNBA game for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and later posted the phrase “white privilege” on social media, prompting reactions from players and coaches.

ESPN • 08 Aug 21:01

Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant-2 foul and removed from the game after striking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a breakaway play.