On Court Tensions Reflect a Larger Fracture in Sports Culture The ejection of DiJonai Carrington from a recent WNBA game has drawn attention for its on court violence and toxic undercurrents.
The altercation between Carrington and Sophie Cunningham, sparked by what seemed like a routine defensive play, was not just about basketball.
Cunningham's comments on transgender inclusion in women's sports had already set the stage for tension between the two teams and their supporters.