Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has hit back at critics after posting "white privilege" on social media following her ejection from a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever. The incident stemmed from a hard foul on Fever player Sophie Cunningham that drew blood, prompting Carrington's post, which she tagged to the Indiana Fever, and sparking widespread criticism from American sports commentators.

Former NFL star Emmanuel Acho was among those who condemned Carrington's comments, calling them "ignorant" and "asinine" and arguing the foul call had nothing to do with race. Carrington, 28, responded on X, denying she had claimed the foul assessment itself was down to white privilege and telling critics to "do ya research," adding that she studied the subject at a top university. Cunningham, whose side won the game 90-86, said the incident had nothing to do with race and that the matter was being handled by the league.