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Guard ejected, calls foul racist; Florida AG warns assault charge

8/11/2026

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would have charged guard DiJonai Carrington with assault and battery had the August 08, 2026 game been in Florida.
In the United Center match, Sophie Cunningham was fouled by Carrington, leading to Carrington’s ejection.
Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes.
After the ejection, Carrington posted on Threads claiming the foul decision was racist.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would have charged guard DiJonai Carrington with assault and battery had the August 08, 2026 game been in Florida.
In the United Center match, Sophie Cunningham was fouled by Carrington, leading to Carrington’s ejection.
Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes.
After the ejection, Carrington posted on Threads claiming the foul decision was racist.