Sky's Carrington Denies Claim Foul Was Due to White Privilege
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Sky's Carrington Denies Claim Foul Was Due to White Privilege

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Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington clarified that she did not attribute a Flagrant 2 foul called on her during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever to white privilege. The foul occurred when Carrington hit Sophie Cunningham of the Fever in the head and neck while attempting a fast-break layup.

The play was initially assessed as a standard foul but, after review by referees, was upgraded to a Flagrant 2. According to the referee’s explanation at the time, the upgrade was due to “windup, impact and follow-through” on the foul itself. This assessment led to some external discussion about potential bias in officiating.

Carrington addressed these discussions directly, stating she never suggested that race played a role in the call. The incident occurred during a game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever.

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