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“This is Pretty Wild”: Clay Travis in Disbelief as Stephanie White Remains Tight Lipped on Congress’ Letter to WNBA About Caitlin Clark

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Updated Jul 12, 3:41 AM ET

OutKick founder Clay Travis was surprised when Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White remained tight-lipped about Congress’s letter to the WNBA about Caitlin Clark. The letter demanded that the league take meaningful action against players committing flagrant fouls against the Fever superstar.

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Updated Jul 10, 12:21 PM ET

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. “Millions of casual fans now tune in to watch her play,” 11 members of the House Republican Study Committee wrote in a letter sent to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert. Clark has been hip-checked, poked in the eye and struck in the throat during games.

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ESPN’s David Dennis Jr. Defends How WNBA Has Treated Caitlin Clark

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ESPN senior writer David Dennis Jr. isn't thrilled with the narratives surrounding Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark this season. Even though Clark has been named a starter for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, fans didn't appreciate that she was ranked No. 11 among all guards for player voting. ...

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Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Amazon Prime

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Updated Jul 10, 2:58 PM ET

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster showdown tonight, Thursday, July 9, as the high-powered Indiana Fever (12-9) travel to the desert to clash with the dangerous Phoenix Mercury (8-14) at the Mortgage Matchup Center. With their seasonal head-to-head series locked in a fierce 1-1 tie, tonight's highly anticipated rubber match promises a high-velocity showcase of offensive firepower. Watch all the action live on Amazon Prime. Indiana enters tonight's contest operating th...

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A’ja Wilson’s WNBA experience to be featured in new ESPN docuseries

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The life of Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson has been nothing short of extraordinary on the court, but those looking for a glimpse off of it will get their opportunity.

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Alyssa Thomas’ Flagrant on Caitlin Clark Should Be Physicality Breaking Point

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The WNBA is well-known for its competitive, physical play with intense contact. However, this type of contact has drawn in conversations about whether the physicality has gone too far. Over the last few seasons, the league recorded a high number of technical fouls, flagrant fouls (both 1 and 2), ejections and suspensions. The conversation on […] The post Alyssa Thomas’ Flagrant on Caitlin Clark Should Be Physicality Breaking Point appeared first on The Lead.

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ESPN is giving Phoenix Mercury fans a closer look at DeWanna Bonner in new docuseries

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PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury fans will have more WNBA content to enjoy beyond game nights this summer. Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) celebrates against the Indiana Fever during WNBA game at PHX Arena.

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ESPN analyst says you ‘can’t make a compelling argument’ that Caitlin Clark is a top-four guard in WNBA

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Updated Jul 10, 10:28 AM ET

Indiana Fever point guard was named to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, her third ASG selection in as many seasons, as a starter. When Clark has been healthy, she’s been one of the most impressive players in the game, and this season she is showing why she was the number one overall pick in the…

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‘Might be the worst thing to happen to the WNBA’: Caitlin Clark taking heat for the state of the discourse around the league

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As of late, the WNBA discourse has largely centered around Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark and the way that she is refereed and the physical way that her opponents play her. The conversation reached new heights after Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas struck her in the throat area. Things have even reached Washington, D.C.,…

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Project B names ex-Hawks GM Fields head of men's basketball

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Updated Jul 9, 10:19 AM ET

Project B, the new global women's and men's basketball league, has named former Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields as its head of men's basketball.

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Inside Olivia Miles' record-breaking WNBA rookie season

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Updated Jul 10, 5:21 AM ET

The Lynx rookie can distribute and score at a high level, and she can shoulder the pressure with her unshakeable confidence.

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Where to watch Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury

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Updated Jul 10, 4:55 AM ET

Here's where and when fans can watch the Indiana Fever play the tail end of a back-to-back on the road tonight against the Phoenix Mercury.

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