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Indiana Fever distances organization from Congressional letter regarding Caitlin Clark

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Updated Jul 9, 1:35 AM ET

On Tuesday, several members of the United States Congress penned a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding what the members deemed to be “repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence” toward Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. “Dear Commissioner Engelbert,” the letter, which was from the Republican Study Committee, opened. “Caitlin Clark is transforming…

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Pair of Sparks Named WNBA All-Stars

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Two players for the Los Angeles Sparks were named All-Stars for the 2026 season, with both stars adding to their already lengthy lists of appearances. The post Pair of Sparks Named WNBA All-Stars appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Clippers, Rui Hachimura, Wizards

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Updated Jul 12, 2:56 AM ET

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers suddenly have a very different-looking backcourt. After acquiring Ja Morant from the Grizzlies, Portland now has Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe all needing minutes. Jeremy Brener of SI.com took a look at the new depth chart and noted that something may still have to give. […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Clippers, Rui Hachimura, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Phoenix Mercury can’t overcome turnovers in loss to Chicago Sky

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Updated Jul 9, 1:39 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s 77-66 loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday didn’t just end their three-game winning streak, but also exposed some offensive issues the team still needs to work through. Phoenix entered the matchup having won three straight games and eight consecutive meetings against Chicago.

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‘Hold Players Accountable’ – Members of Congress Demand Answers From WNBA As Caitlin Clark Endures Harsh ’Violence’

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Amid the ongoing controversy over the physical style of defense some opposition teams adopt against Caitlin Clark, several US congressmen have written to the WNBA, demanding answers about how the league is treating its biggest star. Members of Congress Demand Answers From the WNBA Over Caitlin Clark TreatmentSince being drafted into the WNBA, Clark has had to face aggressive defending from opposition teams.

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