Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a right-wing culture war ambassador, profiting from anti-Black and anti-transgender sentiments within the WNBA. The article argues her rise is fueled by racial and gender dynamics, contrasting her reception with Black players and highlighting how her persona appeals to a "bro culture" audience.
Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA, urging Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect star player Caitlin Clark from "multiple attacks" on court. The lawmakers expressed concern that these "attacks" may be racially motivated, given Clark is white and most WNBA players are Black. They requested clarification on the league's policies regarding on-court aggression and online harassment.
Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas has revealed she's receiving death threats and racist abuse following a one-game ban for an on-court incident with Caitlin Clark. Thomas called the abuse unacceptable and criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not addressing player safety.
Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas reported receiving death threats and racial slurs following a one-game suspension for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for player safety, calling the threats "unacceptable."
Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas reported receiving death threats and racial slurs following a one-game suspension for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for player safety, calling the league's response "unacceptable."
Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas received a flagrant foul 2 and a one-game suspension for striking Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark in the throat. The incident occurred during the Mercury's win on Wednesday, and no foul was called at the time. Thomas will miss Saturday's game against the Toronto Tempo.
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game. The league retroactively issued a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty for the incident, which occurred in the second quarter of Phoenix's road win.
