Boomer Esiason, a former NFL MVP, recently shared his thoughts on a controversial situation in the WNBA. The incident involves DiJonai Carrington, her claims of racism, and Sophie Cunningham. The incident caught attention when Carrington’s hard foul on Cunningham during the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game on August 8 made headlines.

Following the foul, Carrington posted on Instagram Threads, implying her ejection was related to racial bias since she is black and Cunningham is white. Esiason discussed this with his co-host, Gregg Giannotti, on their radio show, asking how the public should react to such a statement. Esiason expressed skepticism about Carrington’s motives and described the incident as a targeted attack, a sentiment Giannotti shared.

The game officials classified Carrington’s foul as a Flagrant 2, which led to her automatic ejection. Despite inquiries from OutKick, the WNBA has not commented on Carrington’s actions or her post about white privilege.

Cunningham has also been part of another controversy related to her views on transgender athletes in sports. After an ESPN story on July 21, she faced criticism for stating that women should not compete against biological men. Cunningham clarified her stance, emphasizing her support for young girls in sports while expressing a middle-ground perspective on political issues.

Public opinion on the topic is divided. A 2025 New York Times poll revealed that 79% of Americans oppose men competing in women’s sports.

After the incident, Carrington resumed playing for the Sky and scored 26 points in a game against the Seattle Storm, marking her return to the court.