India, Aug. 9 -- The Indiana Fever's 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky was overshadowed by a first-quarter altercation involving Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington. Carrington made heavy contact with Cunningham during a fast-break play, sending the Fever forward to the floor. After reviewing the incident, officials upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2, resulting in Carrington's ejection.

The controversy continued after the game when Sydney Colson, who was Cunningham's Fever teammate in 2025, appeared to weigh in on the incident. Colson's reaction drew attention online after she seemingly showed little sympathy for Cunningham being hit, adding another layer to the already heated situation.

Sophie Cunningham's Former Fever Teammate Reacts...