Fever revokes Scott Agness's credentials over Caitlin Clark injury reporting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Scott Agness, an experienced Indiana sports reporter, has had his credentials revoked by the Fever following his reporting on Caitlin Clark's injury status. Agness claimed that Clark's late scratch from the May 20 game against the Fire was part of a strategy, not due to injury. The Fever refuted this, stating Agness spread unsubstantiated information. Following the incident, Clark expressed that she made the decision not to play based on her confidence and health, as clarified by Fever's coach, Stephanie White. Agness's situation remains unresolved, with no formal process for credential reinstatement communicated to him by the Fever.
- •Scott Agness's credentials for the Fever were revoked over injury reporting.
- •He stated Clark's late scratch was strategic, not injury-related.
- •The Fever accused Agness of spreading inaccurate information.
- •Clark later stated her decision to sit out was based on personal confidence.
- •Agness has not been informed of any reinstatement process.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Fever Bar Writer Scott Agness Over Caitlin Clark Injury Reporting
"The controversy centers on reporting about Caitlin Clark’s injury status.
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