Fever revoke reporter Scott Agness' credentials for inaccurate reporting
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Scott Agness announced on June 2 that the Indiana Fever revoked his press credentials after reporting on Caitlin Clark's absence during the May 20 game against the Portland Fire. Agness claimed that Clark was inactive as part of a strategic management decision, which the Fever disputed as inaccurate. The team cited a specific tweet by Agness made shortly before the game as the basis for the revocation. Agness has expressed his intent to stand by his reporting. The situation arises amid ongoing tensions between Agness and Indiana's PR staff, particularly following his reduced access since the 2023-24 season.
- •Caitlin Clark was ruled inactive against the Portland Fire on May 20.
- •Agness reported Clark's absence was due to a strategic management plan.
- •The Fever claimed Agness' report was inaccurate and unsubstantiated.
- •Agness has covered the Fever for a decade and maintains his stance on the report.
- •The revocation aligns with Agness' ongoing issues with team PR operations.
- 6:14 PMESPN WNBA — Fever ban reporter after reporting on Clark injury...
- 3:53 AMGoogle News — Fever revoke credentials of independent journalist over Caitlin Clark back injury report - The New York Times
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Fever Reporter Had Credentials Revoked for His Caitlin Clark Update: Report
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Why Fever reporter lost credentials for spreading 'inaccurate information' after reporting on Caitlin Clark
"The Fever revoked the credentials of reporter Scott Agness, who said the team told him the decision was made because of "the spread of inaccurate and unsubstantiated information."
"A Fever reporter revealed the team revoked his credentialed access for his update on the team ruling out Caitlin Clark for a game.
"On June 2, Scott Agness revealed that the Fever had revoked his press credentials.
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External links- ESPN WNBAJun 3, 2026, 6:14 PMFever ban reporter after reporting on Clark injury...
The Fever revoked the credentials of reporter Scott Agness, who said the team told him the decision was made because of "the spread of inaccurate and unsubstantiated information."
- Google NewsJun 3, 2026, 3:53 AMFever revoke credentials of independent journalist over Caitlin Clark back injury report - The New York Times
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:39 AMFever Reporter Had Credentials Revoked for His Caitlin Clark Update: Report
A Fever reporter revealed the team revoked his credentialed access for his update on the team ruling out Caitlin Clark for a game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:24 PMWhy Fever reporter lost credentials for spreading 'inaccurate information' after reporting on Caitlin Clark
On June 2, Scott Agness revealed that the Fever had revoked his press credentials.
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