Republican lawmakers urge WNBA commissioner to up player safety of Caitlin Clark
Eleven lawmakers say the league has failed to curb repeated physical play and online threats, and they want answers by July 24.
- On Wednesday, 11 Republican lawmakers led by Texas Rep. August Pfluger sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding 'accountability' for 'multiple attacks' against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
- The scrutiny follows a June 24 game where Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas made contact with Clark's throat, resulting in a flagrant-2 foul and one-game suspension for acting 'recklessly.'
- Signatories requested answers by July 24 regarding the league's review process for 'physical hostility and violence on the court,' warning they would support federal investigations by the DOJ or EEOC if Commissioner fails to act.
- The Fever stated they were 'unaware of the letter,' while Clark told reporters on July 3 that 'harassment, hate, none of that is OK,' emphasizing her focus on the game's joy.
- Beyond physical incidents, players ranked Clark 11th in All-Star voting, prompting retired WNBA legend Candace Parker to criticize the decision as reflecting 'insecurities' rather than objective talent assessment.
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