Texas Congressman demands accountability from WNBA regarding Caitlin Clark
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Texas Congressman August Pfluger sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, calling for accountability following what he describes as "multiple attacks" against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Pfluger urged the WNBA to address these incidents, which he claims go beyond ordinary physical play. He described Clark as an influential figure in women’s sports and criticized the league for not sufficiently responding to aggressive actions on the court. Pfluger threatened to support inquiries from various federal departments if the league fails to respond adequately. The WNBA has recently taken action against one aggressive play involving Clark, assessing it as a Flagrant 2 foul and suspending the player involved.
- •Pfluger demands a response from Engelbert by July 24.
- •Clark was subjected to aggressive plays during games, including being hit and choked.
- •Pfluger claims some attacks may be racially motivated.
- •The WNBA recently issued a one-game suspension for an aggressive foul against Clark.
- •Clark emphasized that harassment is unacceptable in sports.
- 11:29 PMESPN — Lawmakers seek answers from WNBA on Clark
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — GOP lawmakers demand accountability from WNBA after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Republican Demands ‘Accountability’ From the WNBA After ‘Multiple Attacks’ On Caitlin Clark
"A group of 11 Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Wednesday demanding the league take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Fever star Caitlin Clark.
"A Texas Republican shared a letter he reportedly sent to the WNBA's Commissioner Cathy Engelbert about "attacks" against the Indiana Fever's guard Caitlin Clark.
"Republican lawmakers are demanding accountability regarding "attacks" against Caitlin Clark. DOJ action is suggested in a letter to Cathy Engelbert.
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External links- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 11:29 PMLawmakers seek answers from WNBA on Clark
A group of 11 Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Wednesday demanding the league take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Fever star Caitlin Clark.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 9:49 PMGOP lawmakers demand accountability from WNBA after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
Republican lawmakers are demanding accountability regarding "attacks" against Caitlin Clark. DOJ action is suggested in a letter to Cathy Engelbert.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:24 PMTexas Republican Demands ‘Accountability’ From the WNBA After ‘Multiple Attacks’ On Caitlin Clark
A Texas Republican shared a letter he reportedly sent to the WNBA's Commissioner Cathy Engelbert about "attacks" against the Indiana Fever's guard Caitlin Clark.
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