Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham involved in ongoing WNBA controversies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:32 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
As the WNBA nears the end of its 2026 regular season, Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are at the center of several controversies that overshadow the league's on-court action. Clark faced a potential one-game suspension after receiving a technical foul for bumping an official during a game against the Chicago Sky, which was later rescinded. Meanwhile, Cunningham was fouled hard by DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected for the Flagrant 2 foul. The incidents have drawn sharp criticism from commentator Skip Bayless, who expressed concerns about the direction of the league, calling it a 'diva war.' Despite the drama, Clark continues to put up strong performances, marking a historic achievement with her stats against the Sky.
- •Clark received a technical foul during Saturday's Fever-Sky game.
- •Cunningham was hit with a Flagrant 2 foul by Carrington.
- •Skip Bayless criticized the league, calling it a 'diva war'.
- •Clark averages 21.6 points this season, marking a historic performance.
- •Indiana Fever is preparing to face the New York Liberty next.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A Nearly Unwatchable Diva War’ — Pundit Unleashes on WNBA As Controversies Surround Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham
"The WNBA is heading into the final stretch of its 2026 regular season, but the conversations around the league have had almost nothing to do with what’s happening on the scoreboard. Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, two of the most talked-about players all year, were once again the story out of Saturday’s slate, and once again, it wasn’t for anything they did with the ball in their hands.
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