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Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark

Headline from Casper Star-Tribune, on the newest of 4 developments

Republican lawmakers have raised concerns over multiple physical confrontations targeting Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Women’s basketball is out to destroy superstar Caitlin Clark — and itself, too

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. Republicans warn WNBA of federal scrutiny over violence against Caitlin Clark

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

  3. Caitlin Clark debate rages on with the WNBA on the clock to answer questions about physical play

    Headline from WHO 13 Des Moines ·

  4. Newest

    Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark

    Headline from Casper Star-Tribune ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

89 articles, oldest first.

  1. National Review

    Does the WNBA Not Like Caitlin Clark? (opens National Review)

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    National Review's feed description

    The Indiana Fever star has been treated like a virus that the league’s antibodies seek to reject.

  2. New York Post

    Women’s basketball is out to destroy superstar Caitlin Clark — and itself, too (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Caitlin Clark is a generational talent in women's professional basketball — but the WNBA has treated the Indiana Fever star like a virus that the league’s antibodies seek to reject.

  3. Fox News

    Republican lawmakers press WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect Caitlin Clark (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. August Pfluger, demand WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert better protect Caitlin Clark from physical hostility.

  4. Townhall

  5. The Daily Caller

    WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Pressed By GOP Lawmakers To Provide Protection For Caitlin Clark (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The officiating for the WNBA has been under some heavy scrutiny, and the conversation has landed in Capitol Hill

  6. WTHR Indianapolis

    Republican lawmakers demand answers from WNBA commissioner on treatment of Fever's Caitlin Clark (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    In a letter to the WNBA commissioner, Republican lawmakers urge action from the WNBA to ensure player safety after incidents involving Caitlin Clark.

  7. American Greatness

    GOP Lawmakers Put WNBA on Notice: Protect Caitlin Clark From From Further Attacks or Face DOJ, EEOC Crackdown (opens American Greatness)

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    American Greatness's feed description

    The House Republican Study Committee has put the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on notice, warning the league in a letter that if it continues […] Source

  8. Rocket City Now

    Republican lawmakers urge WNBA commissioner to up player safety of Caitlin Clark (opens Rocket City Now)

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    Rocket City Now's feed description

    Republican lawmakers urge action from the WNBA to ensure player safety after incidents involving Caitlin Clark.

  9. New Hampshire Union Leader

    GOP lawmakers demand accountability from WNBA after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The discourse around WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark and her incident with Alyssa Thomas has reached Washington, D.C.

  10. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Republicans warn WNBA of federal scrutiny over violence against Caitlin Clark (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    A group of Republican lawmakers have called on the WNBA to take action to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark from repeated acts of physical violence, warning the league could face federal civil rights scrutiny if it fails to act.

  11. Breitbart News

    Lawmakers Send Letter to WNBA Commissioner Demanding 'Accountability' for Attacks on Caitlin Clark (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    At least 11 Republican U.S. representatives have called upon the WNBA to take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Caitlin Clark.

  12. New York Post

    Lawmakers press WNBA for accountability over ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark in scathing letter (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Caitlin Clark's season has been dominated by the headlines surrounding the physical play she's faced.

  13. The Guardian

    Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Clark has been on the end of hard fouls during career Black players routinely receive racist abuse in WNBA Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA asking the league to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark from “multiple attacks” on court.

  14. The Hill

    Republican Study Committee members send letter to WNBA about Caitlin Clark (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The House Republican Study Committee is pressing the WNBA to further investigate the on-court treatment of standout player Caitlin Clark. In a letter to league Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas) called for "greater accountability" following what he and the committee call…

  15. Washington Times

    GOP congressmen demand 'accountability' from WNBA for fouls on Clark (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A group of GOP representatives has seen enough fouls on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

  16. News Nation Now

    Republican lawmakers demand WNBA answer Caitlin Clark foul questions (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Eleven Republican lawmakers are asking the WNBA for "greater accountability" regarding the treatment of Caitlin Clark.

  17. Washington Times

    Caitlin Clark controversy reaches Capitol Hill amid racial bias claims (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Caitlin Clark will sit out Thursday's Fever-Mercury rematch. Congress is now pressing the WNBA over fouls against her that lawmakers say may be racially motivated.

  18. Bangor Daily News

    Caitlin Clark debate rages on with the WNBA on the clock to answer questions about physical play (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play.

  19. Record Herald

    Debate continues over Clark, physical play (opens Record Herald)

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    Record Herald's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS — Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play.

  20. Triblive

    Caitlin Clark debate rages on with WNBA on clock to answer questions about physical play (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS — Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play.

  21. Black Enterprise

    Republican Lawmakers Urge WNBA To Protect Caitlin Clark From ‘Racially Motivated’ Attacks (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    A group of 11 Republican lawmakers is urging WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take stronger action to protect Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after a series of on-court incidents. According...

  22. News Nation Now

    Caitlin Clark WNBA letter could lead to DOJ investigation, congressman says (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Rep. Alford says he doesn't know if the treatment of Caitlin Clark stems from "professional jealousy" or something else.

  23. Casper Star-Tribune

    Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

    Published

    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Republican lawmakers have raised concerns over multiple physical confrontations targeting Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark.

  24. Kokomo Tribune

    Clark debate rages on with WNBA on the clock to answer questions about physical play (opens Kokomo Tribune)

    Published

    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play.

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