WNBA Faces Controversy Following Caitlin Clark Injury
Stephanie White said referees need to do their jobs after Clark was hit in the throat amid repeated rough play.
- On Wednesday, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark took a fist to her throat during a contest against the Phoenix Mercury, marking the latest rough foul in a series targeting the league's most visible athlete.
- Fever coach Stephanie White demanded officials start 'doing their jobs and blow the damn whistle,' citing frustration with the league's officiating on rough fouls affecting her star player.
- During a Thursday interview on Capitol Hill, Congressman Tim Burchett criticized the WNBA, labeling the 'thug treatment of @CaitlinClark22' as 'pathetic' while expressing concern Clark is being repeatedly abused.
- Burchett warned that if the league continues targeting Clark, she may leave for a European league offering better pay, risking the WNBA its biggest star to international competition.
- The WNBA faces financial risks by refusing to fully embrace Clark's stardom, as she remains a massive draw and fans may spend money elsewhere if opponents continue physical targeting.
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Clark made the WNBA bigger. It's still playing small
A fist to the throat. That's the picture that has immediately become part of WNBA lore. In it, Caitlin Clark, the most famous, marketable and important women's professional team sport athlete in history, is being punched by Alyssa Thomas, whose…
FACT CHECK: Did Alyssa Thomas Smile After Hitting Caitlin Clark In The Throat During Fever-Mercury Game?
A viral post claimed Alyssa Thomas smiled after making contact with Caitlin Clark’s throat. Here’s what game footage, the WNBA’s ruling, and reports reveal about the incident.
Sophie Cunningham's Death Stare Went Super Viral as She Considered Smashing Heads to Defend Caitlin Clark
Last night’s WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Indiana Fever at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, produced a viral moment for fans and anyone who enjoys a […] The post Watch: Sophie Cunningham's Death Stare Went Super Viral as She Considered Smashing Heads to Defend Caitlin Clark appeared first on The Western Journal.
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