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Dave Portnoy criticizes WNBA for treatment of Caitlin Clark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Dave Portnoy criticizes WNBA for treatment of Caitlin Clark

Summary

Dave Portnoy expressed strong criticism towards the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding the treatment of Caitlin Clark. This follows Clark's recent game where she sustained a quad contusion after an apparent missed foul call during the Indiana Fever's game against the Golden State Valkyries, which ended in an 88-75 loss for the Fever. Clark's injury and Portnoy's comments highlight ongoing concerns about player safety and officiating standards in the league. Portnoy's tweets suggest potential repercussions if changes are not made to protect top players like Clark.

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Status Watch

•Portnoy criticized WNBA for failing to protect Caitlin Clark.
•Clark suffered a quad injury due to a missed foul call.
•Indiana Fever lost 88-75 to Golden State Valkyries.
•Clark's safety concerns highlight broader officiating issues in the league.
•Portnoy's comments suggest possible interventions from higher authorities.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Borderline Manslaughter’ — Dave Portnoy Blasts WNBA Refs, Cathy Engelbert After Latest ‘ASSAULT’ on Caitlin Clark

What they're saying

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The WNBA’s treatment, or lack thereof, of Caitlin Clark is attracting attention for all the wrong reasons. Sure, the league is constantly generating headlines and creating an itch for people like Dave Portnoy to speak up, but when it’s about failing to protect its biggest stars, is that really a win? Clark has been in and out of the lineup while dealing with a back injury, but her latest appearance involved yet another physical altercation.
— Yahoo Sports

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