DiJonai Carrington apologizes for 'White Privilege' post after fouling Sophie Cunningham

The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington apologized on Friday for an Instagram post referencing “White Privilege” hours after she was ejected from a game for a hard foul on Las Vegas Aces forward Sophie Cunningham.

The ejection came late in the fourth quarter of a 94–80 Sun loss on Wednesday, with Carrington called for a Flagrant 2 foul after driving into Cunningham’s legs on a fast break. Cunningham left the floor on a stretcher and was later ruled out with a knee injury. The league reviewed the play and did not issue additional discipline to Carrington, but the foul reignited longstanding tensions between the teams after a series of hard fouls in their previous matchup.

Hours after the game, Carrington posted a short caption under a black square on Instagram: “White Privilege.” She did not reply to multiple requests for clarification and has since deleted the post. The phrase has drawn sharp reactions in sports and beyond, often used to highlight systemic advantages tied to race. Cunningham is white; Carrington is Black. Cunningham’s injury added a charged layer to the moment, with some fans interpreting the post as a pointed reference to the tackle itself.

The WNBA and the Sun have not publicly addressed the post. Cunningham is expected to miss at least one game while recovering. Carrington’s next appearance comes Sunday against Seattle, where she may face extra scrutiny. The league’s handling of on-court violence and off-court commentary is under renewed focus, especially after the WNBA’s recent efforts to promote racial equity and safe play. How the league and the Sun respond could shape perceptions of accountability in a league where players increasingly use social media to speak out on social issues.