Cari Champion criticizes Caitlin Clark’s on-court behavior as distracting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Cari Champion has expressed strong criticism towards Caitlin Clark’s demeanor during games, labeling her body language and vocal outbursts as distractions. Champion's comments came during a podcast discussion where she highlighted Clark's interactions with referees and teammates. Despite the scrutiny, Clark continues to attract substantial attention and endorsement deals, which some feel overshadow established players. Champion acknowledged the immense pressure Clark faces, suggesting that her emotional reactions may stem from this stress.
- •Cari Champion calls Caitlin Clark’s body language a distraction.
- •Champion notes Clark’s yelling at refs and teammates during games.
- •Clark is gaining attention and endorsement deals amid the criticism.
- •Champion acknowledges the pressure Clark faces affects her behavior.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Distraction to the game’ – Cari Champion doubles down on Caitlin Clark
"Cari Champion hasn’t held back when it comes to Caitlin Clark, previously calling out her body language, fanbase and on-court outbursts as a real distraction. But Clark keeps splitting opinion everywhere she goes.
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