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Carrington’s two face hits extend Cunningham drama as Sky stumble vs. Valkyries
sports12 days ago

Carrington’s two face hits extend Cunningham drama as Sky stumble vs. Valkyries

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington again drew attention for rough contact, poking Cecilia Zandalasini in the eye and then hitting Tiffany Hayes in the mouth during a 91-71 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Neither hit was ruled a foul in that game, but Carrington picked up her second technical of the season for arguing with a referee. The incidents come four days after a prior Flagrant 2 on Sophie Cunningham and a controversial social-media post; the WNBA has not publicly commented, and Cunningham later scored three points off the bench in the game.

DiJonai Carrington's Ejection Fuels 'White Privilege' Controversy in WNBA
sports16 days ago

DiJonai Carrington's Ejection Fuels 'White Privilege' Controversy in WNBA

DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected for striking Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, then posted a 'White privilege' remark that intensified a broader spotlight on Carrington's history of on-court confrontations and social-media provocations, including a high-profile eye poke on Caitlin Clark and feud with officials; the piece frames this within ongoing WNBA controversies and league responses ahead of rematches.

Bisping questions Aspinall's opaque return timeline after eye injury
sports2 months ago

Bisping questions Aspinall's opaque return timeline after eye injury

On his Believe You Me podcast, Michael Bisping questions Tom Aspinall's unclear comeback timetable after an eye injury from a Ciryl Gane eye poke, noting his own retina-surgery experience and suggesting promoter politics (Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White) may be affecting Aspinall's sidelining; Aspinall has been out for more than six months with no clear return date.

Aspinall's Eye Injury Sparks Debate and Halloween Shade
sports9 months ago

Aspinall's Eye Injury Sparks Debate and Halloween Shade

Alex Pereira defended Tom Aspinall against accusations of faking an eye injury at UFC 321, emphasizing that only Aspinall knows what happened and highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The fight ended in a no contest after Gane poked Aspinall in the eye, leading to debate about whether Aspinall quit or was genuinely injured. Pereira's comments add to the ongoing discussion about the fight's controversial ending.

Eye-Gouge Controversy and Tensions in MMA Showdown
sports9 months ago

Eye-Gouge Controversy and Tensions in MMA Showdown

Sean O'Malley posted a satirical video on X demonstrating how to perform an eye poke in MMA, warning viewers to use the technique at their own risk. The video comments on the prevalence of fouls like eye pokes in MMA, referencing recent controversies and the history of such fouls among top fighters, highlighting ongoing issues with refereeing and sportsmanship in the sport.