Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks
Summary
Eleven Republican politicians have asked the WNBA to protect player Caitlin Clark from what they call possibly racially motivated attacks during games. Clark has faced hard fouls since entering the league in 2024, and the lawmakers want the league to ensure player safety and investigate harassment issues.Key Facts
- Eleven Republican politicians wrote a letter to the WNBA about protecting Caitlin Clark.
- Caitlin Clark is a player for the Indiana Fever and started her WNBA career in 2024.
- Clark has been hit hard during games, including a recent throat hit by Alyssa Thomas, who was suspended for one game.
- The politicians worry that attacks on Clark might be racially motivated since Clark is white and many other players are Black.
- The letter requests the WNBA explain how it handles violence on the court and online harassment of players.
- The Indiana Fever said they did not know about the letter and focus on player safety already.
- Many in the WNBA do not believe the attacks on Clark are based on race.
- Clark has spoken against racist abuse faced by players in the league and expressed frustration about media stories around her.
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