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

Fox News • 13 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 9 Օգս 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 • 8 Օգս 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 • 8 Օգս 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.