Chicago Sky forward ejected after hard foul, then tweets "white privilege"

In a Chicago Sky home game, forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected after officials upgraded her hit on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham to a Flagrant 2 foul, describing the play as having windup, impact and follow-through. Cunningham, who was attempting a fast-break layup, was knocked to the floor but rose quickly and confronted Carrington before teammates intervened. Minutes after leaving the court, Carrington posted the words "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media, tagging the Fever.

The game also saw Fever star Caitlin Clark receive a technical foul for contact with a referee, marking her eighth of the season and resulting in a one-game suspension. Cunningham has been vocal in defending Clark and has attracted attention for her stance on transgender athletes, prompting protests at Fever games. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the league will continue its dialogue on transgender participation in women's basketball.