Republican lawmakers urge WNBA commissioner to up player safety of Caitlin Clark
The lawmakers asked the WNBA for a July 24 response and warned that failures to address threats and foul play could trigger federal civil-rights scrutiny.
- 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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Lawmakers press WNBA for accountability over ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark in scathing letter
Caitlin Clark's season has been dominated by the headlines surrounding the physical play she's faced. Now, a group of United States lawmakers is trying to make its voices heard with the WNBA.
Candace Parker Calls Out WNBA Players For Disrespecting Caitlin Clark
Popular Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark did make the WNBA All-Star Game starters, but her fellow players tried to block her. The WNBA follows the same All-Star voting process as the NBA that sees the fan vote counting for 50%, media counting for 25% and players having another 25% to make up the full system. […] The post Candace Parker Calls Out WNBA Players For Disrespecting Caitlin Clark appeared first on HEAVY.
Lawmakers seek answers from WNBA on Clark
A group of 11 Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Wednesday demanding the league take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Fever star Caitlin Clark.
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