Cari Champion criticizes WNBA for handling of Caitlin Clark's fanbase

Caitlin Clark's emergence in the WNBA has garnered record viewership, highlighted by over 3.3 million watching her August 23 game with the Indiana Fever. However, veteran journalist Cari Champion criticized the league for neglecting troubling behavior from some of Clark's fans, who have reacted aggressively to critiques and on-court incidents involving her. The ongoing situation includes backlash against other players like Alyssa Thomas, who received threats after a controversial play involving Clark. With Clark at the forefront of these discussions, the WNBA faces pressure to address player safety and fan conduct more seriously as the season progresses.

• 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — "They’re Mishandling Caitlin [Clark]": Veteran Journalist Calls Out WNBA For Tolerating Fever Star's "Nasty" Fanbase