WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was hit with a flagrant foul during a game that led to opposing player DiJonai Carrington of the Sky being ejected. The incident adds to a season of controversy around Cunningham, who has been at the center of a debate over transgender participation in sports.
The ejection comes as the league faces growing tension over divisive political statements from teams, which some say risk alienating the new fans that Caitlin Clark has brought to the WNBA. The situation has sparked questions about whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should step in over how the league is handling it.
Cunningham, known for her play on the court, has become a focal point in the wider cultural debate. The flagrant foul and ejection are the latest flashpoint in a season marked by off-court controversies.
Neither the league nor the teams involved have commented publicly on the incident. The WNBA has not announced any further disciplinary action against Carrington beyond the ejection.