WNBA player DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a game against the Indiana Fever on Saturday after striking Sophie Cunningham in the face during play. Following the ejection, Carrington posted the phrase "white privilege" on Threads and tagged the Indiana Fever, prompting further attention given her history of controversial on-court incidents and remarks.

Carrington had previously drawn criticism for poking Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye during the 2024 playoffs, and this latest incident adds to a pattern of friction between her and the Fever's players. The episode comes amid broader tension surrounding Cunningham and the Fever, including a planned rally outside a Chicago Sky home game and ongoing wider debate within the WNBA over diversity, inclusion and trans athlete policy.