Fever revoke reporter Scott Agness' credentials for inaccurate reporting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 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.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Why 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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