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Broadcaster criticizes WNBA players for not supporting Caitlin Clark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:53 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Broadcaster criticizes WNBA players for not supporting Caitlin Clark

Summary

American sports broadcaster Robin Lundberg recently criticized WNBA players and coaches for not defending Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after a flagrant foul by Alyssa Thomas. Lundberg highlighted the physicality Clark faces on the court, stating that players should actively support her. Discussions have emerged regarding Clark's significant impact on the league, with UConn coach Geno Auriemma acknowledging that Clark may face unfair animosity. This situation has raised awareness of the challenges Clark encounters in her rookie season, following her notable fiscal contributions to the WNBA.

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Key Details

•Robin Lundberg calls for WNBA support of Caitlin Clark.
•Alyssa Thomas's foul on Clark sparked significant discussions.
•Clark accounted for over 26% of league fiscal activity in her rookie season.
•Geno Auriemma acknowledged potential animosity against Clark.

Latest Updates

4:53 AMYahoo Sports — “Didn’t Ask for Any of This”: American Sports Broadcaster Calls Out WNBA Players & Coaches for Not Defending Caitlin Clark

What they're saying

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Even a couple of weeks later, Alyssa Thomas’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark is forcing some uncomfortable conversations around the Fever guard. As coaches, players, and the WNBA came to Alyssa Thomas’s defense after social media harassment, it also started a conversation about the physicality Clark has had to deal with inside the paint.
— Yahoo Sports

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