Florida AG Threatens Assault Charges Over WNBA Foul

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened to press assault charges against WNBA players who commit hard fouls in his state, following a controversial incident during a game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever on August 8, 2026. The warning came after Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during the first quarter of the nationally televised game.

The incident occurred as Cunningham was attempting a layup. Carrington swung her arm around Cunningham's face in what was described as a clothesline foul, sending Cunningham to the floor. The play was initially ruled a flagrant 1 but was upgraded to a flagrant 2 after video review, resulting in Carrington's ejection. Cunningham immediately returned to her feet and was restrained by teammates. After the game, Cunningham described the foul as "unnecessary" and said she had no prior issues with Carrington.

Following her ejection, Carrington posted on social media, referencing "white privilege" in a message that drew significant attention. She later clarified that the post was not directly about the foul or ejection, but the comment sparked widespread debate. Cunningham...