Basketball Player Ejected After Foul, Cites ‘White Privilege’ Online
In Chicago, basketball player DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a game following a foul on Sophie Cunningham. After the game, Carrington posted about "white privilege."
Chicago, IL, August 8, 2026 —
Chicago, IL – A WNBA game in Chicago saw player DiJonai Carrington ejected following a foul call on Sophie Cunningham. The incident occurred during the game, and after its conclusion, Carrington took to social media to post about the concept of “white privilege.”
The specific details of the foul that led to Carrington’s ejection were not immediately available. Following the game, Carrington’s statement regarding “white privilege” was posted online. No further details regarding the context or intended recipients of her statement were provided in the summary.
The WNBA has not issued a public statement regarding the incident or Carrington’s post. Information regarding any potential review by the league or disciplinary actions was not provided. The names of the teams involved were not specified in the summary.
Carrington’s remarks on social media have generated discussion online. The extent of this discussion or any specific reactions beyond that were not detailed in the provided summary. The report does not include any statements from Cunningham, team representatives, or league officials related to the foul or Carrington’s subsequent post.
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