Caitlin Clark's eighth technical foul rescinded after Fever appeal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Caitlin Clark received her eighth technical foul during the Indiana Fever's 90-86 win against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. The foul, which carries an automatic one-game suspension, was assessed after Clark made incidental contact with a referee while driving to the basket. Fever head coach Stephanie White expressed her frustration over the call, arguing it was incorrect and also received a technical foul for her comments. After appealing the decision, the WNBA overturned the technical foul, allowing Clark to play in the upcoming game against the New York Liberty. Clark contributed significantly with a stat line of 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists, helping the Fever improve to 20-12 on the season.
- •Clark picked up her eighth technical foul this season.
- •The Fever defeated the Sky, 90-86, on August 8.
- •White and Clark filed an appeal immediately after the game.
- •The WNBA rescinded the technical foul and suspension within hours.
- •Clark's performance included 26 points, 11 assists, and 4 rebounds.
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark’s Confident Claim Goes Viral After Fever Star Draws Technical Foul In Referee Incident
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — “Ref Needs To Be Fired”: WNBA Fans Not Happy As Caitlin Clark Faces Possible Suspension After 8th Technical Foul
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White Drops Massive F-Bomb Calling Out WNBA Refs’ Bad Call Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
"In the third quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky game, Caitlin Clark picked up her eighth technical foul of the season after bumping into referee Genesis Perrymond on the baseline. Per league rules, a player who incurs eight technical fouls in a season gets handed an automatic one-game suspension.
"Caitlin Clark picked up her eighth technical foul of the season, a number that carries an automatic one-game suspension. It came during the Indiana Fever’s 90-86 road win over the Chicago Sky at the United Center on Saturday.
"The Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky in an eventful matchup on Saturday. First, Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington got in a scuffle in the first quarter after a hard foul by the Chicago Sky veteran.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:30 AMCaitlin Clark’s Confident Claim Goes Viral After Fever Star Draws Technical Foul In Referee Incident
In the third quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky game, Caitlin Clark picked up her eighth technical foul of the season after bumping into referee Genesis Perrymond on the baseline. Per league rules, a player who incurs eight technical fouls in a season gets handed an automatic one-game suspension.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:23 AM“Ref Needs To Be Fired”: WNBA Fans Not Happy As Caitlin Clark Faces Possible Suspension After 8th Technical Foul
The Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky in an eventful matchup on Saturday. First, Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington got in a scuffle in the first quarter after a hard foul by the Chicago Sky veteran.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:55 AMStephanie White Drops Massive F-Bomb Calling Out WNBA Refs’ Bad Call Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
Caitlin Clark picked up her eighth technical foul of the season, a number that carries an automatic one-game suspension. It came during the Indiana Fever’s 90-86 road win over the Chicago Sky at the United Center on Saturday.
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