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Caitlin Clark faces criticism from Nancy Armour, defended by Dave Portnoy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:06 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Caitlin Clark faces criticism from Nancy Armour, defended by Dave Portnoy

Summary

Caitlin Clark, star of the Indiana Fever, is under intensified scrutiny as her play improves in her third WNBA season. Following a controversial article by Nancy Armour in USA Today, which suggested Clark's on-court behavior has broader implications, Dave Portnoy condemned Armour's comments, labeling them as overly harsh. Clark's performance, including a standout game where she scored 27 points and provided 11 assists, has been overshadowed by off-court discussions. The WNBA All-Star Weekend is set to begin in Chicago, where Clark will participate in the game but has opted out of the three-point contest.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark is averaging 21.0 points, 7.9 assists this season.
•Dave Portnoy criticized Nancy Armour's USA Today article on Clark.
•Clark will participate in the WNBA All-Star Game this weekend.
•Armour's article drew connections between Clark's actions and civil rights discussions.
•Clark scored 27 points in a recent game against the Connecticut Sun.

Latest Updates

8:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Dumbest Paragraph’ – Dave Portnoy Blasts USA Today Columnist Nancy Armour’s Wild Caitlin Clark Take

What they're saying

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The takes about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark are bordering on out of control. While Clark seems to be playing at a higher level in her third season, the scrutiny around the WNBA’s biggest star has only grown.
— Yahoo Sports

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