Republican lawmakers urge WNBA commissioner to up player safety of Caitlin Clark
- 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 teases WNBA players for 'insecurities' folllowing Caitlin Clark All-Star vote
Credit: Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images; Post Moves PodcastCaitlin Clark finished 11th among WNBA guards in All-Star voting by players this season, and Candace Parker isn’t mincing her words about the situation. While Clark has missed three games and the Indiana Fever have hovered around .500 for much of the year, the star point guard is averaging a career-high in scoring and a career-low in turnovers per game while shooting a career-best 43 pe…
Lawmakers Call for WNBA 'Accountability' After Attacks on Caitlin Clark
At least 11 Republican U.S. representatives have called upon the WNBA to take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Caitlin Clark. The post Lawmakers Send Letter to WNBA Commissioner Demanding ‘Accountability’ for Attacks on Caitlin Clark appeared first on Breitbart.
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