The drama started August 8 when Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham, hitting her head and neck area during a play. Carrington posted ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever ‘ online, later clarifying it addressed broader officiating consistency, not the specific call. White, who initially agreed with the ejection, used her pregame speech to reject hate and divisiveness aimed at her team, helping the Fever beat the New York Liberty 106-92 despite boos. The incident has spotlighted debates on WNBA officiating, physicality, and racial perceptions.
Fever Coach Stephanie White Stands by Team During Foul Dispute
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