In a tense WNBA game on Saturday, DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul call for a hard tackle on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington took to social media, posting the phrase "WHITE PRIVILEGE" in reference to the incident. The play occurred during the first quarter when Carrington, a Black player, hit Cunningham, who is white, from behind, causing her to fall and lose a fast-break layup opportunity. Cunningham alleged that the foul was intentional. Fever coach Stephanie White argued that while the foul was hard, she did not believe it was intended to target Cunningham's neck. Post-game, Cunningham charged towards Carrington and pushed her, leading to further tension. The WNBA is reportedly investigating Carrington's social media post. Additionally, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical foul for contact with a referee, potentially resulting in a one-game suspension due to accumulated fouls. This incident comes amidst ongoing discussions within the league regarding transgender participation in women's basketball, with Sophie Cunningham having publicly voiced her opposition to transgender girls and women participating in girls' and women's sports. The controversy did not seem to affect the overall intensity of the game for Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh, who stated that their focus remains on winning matches.