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WNBA Star Accuses Ref of Racial Discrimination

6/1/2025

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WNBA star Dijonai Carrington has bravely spoken out against referee Roy Gulbeyan, accusing him of racial discrimination after he summoned security during their post-game chat. Carrington deemed the action an overreaction and a microaggression, adding to the league's ongoing scrutiny over racism, which has sparked investigations into fan conduct.

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WNBA star Dijonai Carrington has bravely spoken out against referee Roy Gulbeyan, accusing him of racial discrimination after he summoned security during their post-game chat. Carrington deemed the action an overreaction and a microaggression, adding to the league's ongoing scrutiny over racism, which has sparked investigations into fan conduct.