Abby Phillip addresses Republican outrage over Caitlin Clark's treatment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
On July 11, Abby Phillip of CNN criticized the Republican response to treatment aimed at WNBA player Caitlin Clark. During a discussion on "Table for Five," Phillip suggested that the outrage was largely driven by Clark's race. Republican lawmakers sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert seeking protection for Clark from alleged racially motivated attacks. Cari Champion, a panelist, argued that these concerns misrepresent the intense nature of women's sports, emphasizing a historical context of competition in the WNBA and dismissing the notion that recent criticisms are racist.
- •Caitlin Clark has drawn attention from Republican lawmakers over concerns about her treatment.
- •Abby Phillip questioned the motives behind the outrage, citing racial dynamics.
- •Cari Champion defended the competitive nature of women’s basketball as a long-standing aspect of the sport.
- •The WNBA has a significant representation of Black and LGBTQIA athletes in its history.
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Abby Phillip Rips Caitlin Clark Outrage From Right: ‘Seemingly Exclusively Because She Is White’
"CNN's Abby Phillip called out Republican outrage over "attacks" against Caitlin Clark as "seemingly" being fueled by the simple fact that Clark is white.
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