Martina Navratilova criticizes Odyssey Sims for fouling Caitlin Clark
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:13 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Martina Navratilova condemned Odyssey Sims for a foul on Caitlin Clark during Thursday's game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when Sims tackled Clark from behind, causing Clark to grimace in pain. Navratilova, responding to a video of the foul, emphasized the need for accountability, arguing that the physicality in the WNBA is excessive. Earlier, Clark and Wings guard Paige Bueckers had a heated exchange that involved physical contact. Navratilova has been vocal about her stance on WNBA policies regarding transgender athletes, previously calling for stricter eligibility criteria.
- •Navratilova criticized a foul on Clark by Sims.
- •The foul occurred with 8:25 left in the game.
- •Clark was injured during the incident, holding her knee.
- •Navratilova previously addressed WNBA eligibility criteria.
- •Clark had a prior altercation with Bueckers during the game.
- 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — Martina Navratilova Rejects Claim That Caitlin Clark Fouled Odyssey Sims Hard In Heated Wings vs Fever Clash
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Martina Navratilova Issues Furious Response To Caitlin Clark Getting Fouled By Wings’ Odyssey Sims
"Martina Navratilova criticized Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims for her foul on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Thursday’s game. In the fourth quarter with 8:25 remaining on the clock, Sims tackled Clark from behind and took her to the ground.
"Martina Navratilova pushed back at a fan claiming that Caitlin Clark fouled Odyssey Sims during the heated Indiana Fever-Dallas Wings game on Thursday. In the fourth quarter, Wings guard Sims tackled Fever guard Clark to the ground.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:13 AMMartina Navratilova Rejects Claim That Caitlin Clark Fouled Odyssey Sims Hard In Heated Wings vs Fever Clash
Martina Navratilova pushed back at a fan claiming that Caitlin Clark fouled Odyssey Sims during the heated Indiana Fever-Dallas Wings game on Thursday. In the fourth quarter, Wings guard Sims tackled Fever guard Clark to the ground.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:40 AMMartina Navratilova Issues Furious Response To Caitlin Clark Getting Fouled By Wings’ Odyssey Sims
Martina Navratilova criticized Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims for her foul on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Thursday’s game. In the fourth quarter with 8:25 remaining on the clock, Sims tackled Clark from behind and took her to the ground.
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