Chicagos DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Fevers Cunningham and posts white privilege
CHICAGO (AP) — DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington posted on social media the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” and tagged the Fever. Cunningham, who is white, was shooting a fast-break layup in the first quarter when Carrington, who is Black, came from behind and hit her in the head and neck, knocking her to the court as the shot went in. Cunningham said she thought...
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- Chicagos DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Fevers Cunningham and posts white privilege
- Caitlin Clark assessed 8th technical foul, faces possible suspension for Fevers next game
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- Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame
- Mariano Rivera returns to Yankees Old-Timers Day after tearing Achilles tendon last year
- Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech
- Raiders suspend Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby from team drills after practice fight
- Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson says his 14th season will probably be his last
- WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
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- College sports bill doesnt get vote, but does get spot on the Senates September calendar
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- The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion
- Yankees rally with 2 outs in 9th inning and beat Braves 3-2 in 10 after long rain delay
- Waldschmidt walks off LA with 2-run HR as D-backs hand Dodgers 7th straight loss
- Beau Hossler leads Wyndham Championship as Keegan Bradley barely keeps alive postseason hopes
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
- Memphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
- US Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college footballs 1960 national title
- Titans lock up Peter Skoronski with a rich extension as the NFLs highest-paid guard
- Bills continue investing in protecting Allen by signing guard Torrence to 4-year contract extension
- Cyclones new coach believes they can reach Big 12 title game. Were not signing up for 2nd place
- Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
- Lions Jahmyr Gibbs relieved stressful contract negotiations over
- Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby scuffle late in Friday practice
- At 35 and in 14th season, Jets Geno Smith has Frank Reich seeing a QB in his prime like hes 28
- Washington-area native Stefon Diggs returns home to the Commanders in a full-circle moment
- England forward Ivan Toney charged with assault after a London nightclub incident
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- Caitlin Clark blames herself for missed free throws, late turnover in Fevers OT loss to Aces
- Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
- Gray hits buzzer-beating 3s after Clarks mistakes to lift Aces past Fever 86-84 in OT
- Rams wrap up training camp practices with no comeback decision from Aaron Donald
- Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian womens soccer players who sought asylum
- Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
- Beau Hossler has to win to reach postseason. He opens with 61 to lead Ben James at Wyndham
- Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFLs newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
- Deion Sanders took his Colorado Buffaloes two hours south for summer training camp bonding
- Jaylen Brown processing how he became a former Celtic. Ready to win with LeBron, Embiid and 76ers
- Mariners reliever Gabe Speier suspended for three games, manager Dan Wilson for one game
- FIFAs president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election
- NASCAR changing stage break rules to limit laps run under caution, create more green flag racing
- Jade Carey returns home to the US gymnastics championships with no expectations, no pressure
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- Colts keep 2021 league rushing champ Jonathan Taylor with 2-year, $44 million deal, AP source says
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- Swiss ski great Lara Gut-Behrami retires after Olympic gold and world titles
- New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
- Spain confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final because it deserves it
- Lights go out and Yankees offense goes dark again in latest power outage at the plate
- Stefon Diggs gives the Commanders a proven receiver behind Terry McLaurin
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- Trumps IndyCar race: Doing 200 in a 25 mph zone with manhole cover-displacing torque
- Lionel Messi scores his first 2 goals since the World Cup as Inter Miami beats San Luis 4-2
- Suns forward Dillon Brooks agrees to $73 million, three-year extension, AP sources say
- Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity and says he will return from injury this season
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani star as NL MVP race moves to another level
- Aaron Donald works out for the Rams in latest step on comeback path
- Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win
- Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
- Pirates cut ties with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna after a nightmarish slump amid playoff chase
- Indiana Fever continue to thrive on the court despite constant barrage of off-court distractions
- LIV Golf has lead investor and planning ahead for another season
- Itll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFLs exhibition season
- Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday
- Falcons Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL
- Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inspired by Barry Sanders serving his teammates
- Party in Spains government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
- Scottish police looking into reports of missing athletes at the Commonwealth Games
- Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move
- Mets to pay $8.1M to Pirates as part of Weaver trade, Cubs to send Toronto nearly $5M with Taillon
- Touted prospect George Lombard Jr. homers for the Yankees in a big major league debut
- Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs
- George Lombard Jr. homers in memorable big league debut as Yankees blank Cardinals 2-0
- Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching and exit fees
- Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
- Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
- Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and 28
- Guardians new additions happy to be part of postseason push
- Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans, chasing a Super Bowl in his 13th season
- Packers Micah Parsons unsure when hell return from torn ACL in his left knee
- Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but its a sign of how badly their plans went awry
- Falcons Bijan Robinson agrees to a 3-year extension that makes him the NFLs top-paid running back
- Ravens reach contract extension with 2-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers
- Cleveland Sirens unveil name and branding for expansion WNBA team
- Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites blackmail by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money
- Chiefs Bieniemy checks in at camp as wifes shooting leaves offensive coordinators return unclear
- PGA Tour regular season ends what has been a strange year of no one dominating
- New MLS commissioner Larry Berg aims to continue the leagues growth trajectory
- Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp
- Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at the Cincinnati Open
- US men to host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to kick off next World Cup cycle
- US midfielder Gio Reyna joins French club Strasbourg from Mnchengladbach
- Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafstrm distance themselves from Infantinos World Cup sell-off plan
- Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout
- Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
- Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7 after losing 6-run lead
- Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants, Casey Mize from Tigers for another playoff push
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
- Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets
- MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer
- GM Brian Cashman says Yankees tried for Rutschman and Skubal before acquiring Garcia and Ramos
- Phillies Bryce Harper will move to right field to make room for 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez
- Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber
- Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles
- Panthers remain mum on Bryce Youngs contractual future as they ponder QBs ceiling entering Year 4
- Team Europe fills out Solheim Cup team with Leona Maguire and 3 rookies
- Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030
- Las Vegas Aces face a brutal 4-games-in-7-days road grind, capped by Lynx-Liberty back-to-back
- Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup
- Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble
- Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded
- Several big-name NFL players enter this season with something to prove
- European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantinos failed World Cup sell-off plan
- Dodgers reinforce status as baseballs dominant power and public enemy No. 1 with Tarik Skubal trade
- Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep
- Skubal to Dodgers, Garca to Yankees as MLB teams make additions before trade deadline
- Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new 5 for 5 rule
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- Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
- Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers
- As slugger Nick Kurtz will see a specialist about his injured right thumb
- Rallies surround Fever-Lynx game after Sophie Cunninghams stance on transgender athletes
- Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Womens British Open on second playoff hole
- Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani
- The Tigers face a difficult challenge after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers
- Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi provide rave reviews after 1st weekend of testing the new IndyCars
- British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA
- The Steelers want a physical camp. Mike McCarthys answer: Thud up, no tackling
- Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal
- Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2
- Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees
- Womens Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
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