Caitlin Clark technical foul controversy sparks backlash against WNBA referees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever faced a controversial technical foul during a game against the Chicago Sky on August 8. The call, which came after she bumped into an official following contact from Natasha Cloud, was described as one of the worst in basketball history by Barstool figures Dave Portnoy and Brandon Walker. Clark's technical was initially her eighth of the season, leading to a suspension for an upcoming game, but the league later rescinded it. Clark is now eligible to play in the Fever's next game against the New York Liberty, set for August 11.
- •Caitlin Clark received a controversial technical foul on August 8.
- •Barstool criticized the referees for the call during the game.
- •The technical was rescinded, allowing Clark to play next game.
- •Clark's team faces the New York Liberty on August 11.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The single worst call in basketball history’: Barstool does not hold back on WNBA refs after Caitlin Clark call
"Dave Portnoy is on a roll calling out the WNBA. After blasting ESPN and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White for not defending Sophie Cunningham when she was fouled intentionally by Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington, the Barstool Sports founder was back at it Monday alongside colleague Brandon Walker. Walker and Portnoy took aim at…
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