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Daily Mail
a day ago
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WNBA star Marina Mabrey breaks silence on Caitlin Clark shove backlash
WNBA star Marina Mabrey has claimed she is 'dammed if I do, dammed if I don't' in the aftermath of her viral clash with Caitlin Clark. Indiana Fever superstar Clark found herself at the center of a shocking bust-up after she was jabbed in the eye by Connecticut 's Jacy Sheldon before being pushed over by Marina Mabrey. The incident quickly sent shockwaves around the sport and reignited conversations around Clark's treatment by her WNBA rivals. Tennis legend Chris Evert, Stephen A. Smith and Dave Portnoy were among those to wade into the debate and now Mabrey has broken her silence on the backlash. She appeared on a live stream alongside Connecticut teammate Saniya Rivers. In a clip, that appeared on social media, the pair appear to be responding to comments about the incident. 'Well, damned if I do, damned if I don't,' Mabrey says before dapping up Rivers, who is left in hysterics over her comment. Fouls were committed across the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Fever came out on top against the Sun on Tuesday. Multiple brawls, sparked by attacks on Fever superstar Clark, broke out leading to the ejections of players from both sides. Despite the shocking scenes, however, the league announced Wednesday that no players will face suspensions for their part in the scuffles. But Clark's teammate Sophie Cunningham was fined by the league after her furious reaction to the fracas. Later in the came, with Sheldon racing towards the hoop after a steal in the final minute, Cunningham wrapped her arms around Sheldon's head and pulled her by her neck to the ground. Another scuffle ensued, with Connecticut 's Lindsay Allen running over to defend her teammate and Sheldon popping straight up to shove Cunningham. Ultimately, Cunningham, Sheldon, and Allen were all ejected. A section of Clark 's fans have urged the Indiana Fever star to leave the WNBA following the latest incidents.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Tennis legend Chris Evert, adult star come to Fever's Caitlin Clark's defense
The post Tennis legend Chris Evert, adult star come to Fever's Caitlin Clark's defense appeared first on ClutchPoints. Caitlin Clark has taken her fair share of hits this WNBA season, but Tuesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun pushed things to a new level. Clark was poked in the eye, shoved to the floor, and slapped with a technical foul in a chaotic sequence that also saw Sun players Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles penalized, while Jacy Sheldon was hit with a flagrant, Outkick reports. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham later delivered a hard foul on Sheldon, and both were ejected with less than a minute remaining. Advertisement What sparked more conversation than the officiating or the final score was the growing chorus of voices calling out the league for how Clark is being treated. One of the loudest came from tennis legend Chris Evert, who voiced her frustration on social media. Even an adult film star had share her rage. 'When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball,' Evert wrote. 'This is a bad look for the sport and what's happened to sportsmanship?' Her remarks followed a post from veteran journalist Christine Brennan, who is preparing to release a book about Clark. But Evert was not the only one weighing in. Kendra Lust and the Growing Outcry Adult film star Kendra Lust also shared her thoughts, expressing disbelief over the league's lack of response. 'How was nobody ejected? This is crazy,' she tweeted. 'Poke to the eye more intentionally than a UFC fight, then another player comes and knocks her down.' Advertisement Later, Lust was asked what it might take for the WNBA to step in. Her response was blunt. 'I think it's either gonna be her getting hurt or a fight for the WNBA to finally take action. Other top players in the league speaking up would help also,' she said. Clark has taken hits throughout her rookie campaign. She was struck in the eye during a game against the Sun last season, slammed to the floor against Chicago, and even close-lined to the head. The recurring physicality has raised eyebrows, not just among fans but also across different corners of pop culture. After the latest skirmish, crew chief Ashley Gross told reporters that Clark was penalized for 'reacting in an unsportsmanlike manner.' Fever head coach Stephanie White said she was not given any explanation for the technical foul. What started as a conversation about a promising rookie has shifted to a bigger discussion about accountability and image. When voices like Chris Evert and Kendra Lust are united on an issue, it speaks volumes. Caitlin Clark's impact is no longer just about stats or star power. It is now about respect, protection, and the way a league chooses to handle its moment in the spotlight. Related: Giants' Jaxson Dart, Tommy DeVito have sights set on Love Island Related: WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Legendary Women's Tennis Star Tees Off On The WNBA
Legendary Women's Tennis Star Tees Off On The WNBA originally appeared on The Spun. The WNBA has dominated the headlines this week because of a pair of scuffles that broke out during Tuesday's game between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever. Advertisement Things got really chippy in the third quarter when Jacy Sheldon poked Caitlin Clark in the eye. Clark pushed Sheldon and said a few words to her before getting bumped to the ground by Marina Mabrey. Fast forward to the final minute of regulation, and Fever guard Sophie Cunningham retaliated by committing a really hard foul on Sheldon. She was ejected from the game with only 46.1 seconds remaining. After the initial incident involving Clark and Mabrey occurred, award-winning columnist Christine Brennan ripped the WNBA's officials for not tossing Mabrey out of the game. "The WNBA continues to fail to meet the moment," Brennan wrote on X. "Terrible decision to allow Marina Mabrey to stay in the game. People are watching as never before. And this is what they see?" Advertisement American tennis legend Chris Evert agrees with Brennan's take on the matter. Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) fouls Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half at Gainbridge Ruszkowski-Imagn Images. In fact, Evert took things one step further by saying WNBA players need to realize Clark is the "best thing that ever happened" to the league. "When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball," Evert replied to Brennan's post. "This is a bad look for the sport and what's happened to sportsmanship?" Evert, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, has received plenty of support from Fever fans this week. Advertisement Although Tuesday night's altercations weren't a good look for the WNBA, it was announced Wednesday that no one will be suspended for their roles in them. The Fever will return to action Thursday evening to face the Golden State Valkyries. We're hoping there aren't any extracurricular activities during that matchup. Related: Petition Started To Ban Caitlin Clark's Teammate From The WNBA Legendary Women's Tennis Star Tees Off On The WNBA first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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US tennis legend Chris Evert slams WNBA players over wild Caitlin Clark attacks as she calls out 'bad look'
US tennis legend Chris Evert has taken aim at the WNBA and its players over the shocking skirmishes that left Caitlin Clark on the floor during the Indiana Fever's heated clash against the Connecticut Sun. Fouls flew around the court Tuesday night as Clark and Sun rivals Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles were hit with technicals, while Jacy Sheldon was assessed a flagrant foul. Clark was jabbed in the eye by Connecticut's Sheldon, who had previously been caught in a heated exchange with the Fever star, before being pushed over by Mabrey. When the Indiana superstar reacted angrily to being struck by Sheldon, the latter's teammate raced over and slammed her to the floor in a violent moment which sparked outrage online. Somehow she avoided an ejection from the game despite the shove being unprovoked, much to the dismay of WNBA fans - including Evert. The 18-time Grand Slam winner questioned why Mabrey was allowed to remain in the game, calling out the optics of the attacks on the league's most high-profile star. Evert questioned why Mabrey was allowed to remain in the game, calling out the optics 'When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball. This is a bad look for the sport and what's happened to sportsmanship?' Evert wrote on X. The 70-year-old former women's world No 1 shared the post in response to similar criticism from sports columnist Christine Brennan, who is set to release a book on Clark next month. 'The WNBA continues to fail to meet the moment. Terrible decision to allow Marina Mabrey to stay in the game. People are watching as never before. And this is what they see?' Brennan wrote on X. Brennan and Evert weren't alone in the outrage at the league and its officiating as many fans, including Barstool Sports chief Dave Portnoy, took to social media to slam the decision to allow Mabrey to continue playing. Following the bust-ups, both Fever and Sun staff were also critical of the officiating with Indiana head coach Stephanie White claiming that 'everybody [in the league] is getting better, except the officials.' 'I started talking to the officials in the first quarter, and we knew this was going to happen,' White said. 'You could tell it was going to happen. So, they've got to get control of it. They've got to be better.' However, the WNBA came out Wednesday and admitted that Mabrey should have faced harsher punishment for her part in the on-court skirmish. Mabrey's technical has been upgraded to a flagrant 2, which would have brought an ejection had it been dished out on the night. Meanwhile, Clark's teammate and friend Sophie Cunningham was assessed with a flagrant foul and immediately ejected from the heated contest late in the game. With 46.1 seconds remaining in the game, Cunningham committed a blatant and hard foul of her own as Sheldon came away with a steal. In retaliation, the Fever enforcer wrapped her arms around the Sun guard's head and pulling her to the ground in an act of revenge after her foul on Clark. Another larger scuffle then ensued, with Connecticut's Lindsay Allen running over to defend her teammate and Sheldon popping straight up to shove the Fever player. Tensions took a while to die down and at the end of it, Cunningham, Sheldon, and Allen were all ejected. In addition to the standard fine that comes with earning a flagrant 2, Cunningham has also received a subsequent fine.
Fox News
3 days ago
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Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: The Caitlin Clark eye poke and shove heard around the world
TENSIONS FLARE – Much of the chatter following the Indiana Fever's win over the Conneticut Sun on Tuesday centered around a pair of scuffles, one of which resulted in Caitlin Clark getting poked in the eye. The chippy sequence led to technical fouls and the ejections of multiple players. Continue reading … GOT YOUR BACK – Caitlin Clark's teammate, Sophie Cunningham, received praise on social media after she came to the defense of last year's WNBA rookie with a hard foul on Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Continue reading … 'A BAD LOOK' – Tennis legend Chris Evert needled WNBA players for what she suggested was a lack of sportsmanship following the skirmish that involved Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Continue reading … NOT HAPPY – Fever coach Stephanie White took aim at referees and said she did not receive any explanation for the technical foul on Caitlin Clark. White also suggested officials failed to get the game under control in its early stages. Continue reading … DUST SETTLES – The WNBA will not issue any suspensions after a couple of scuffles broke out during the Fever's 88-71 win over the Sun, Fox News Digital confirmed. Continue reading … NEW HOME – The Boston Red Sox traded franchise star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for multiple players and prospects. Continue reading … SPEAKING OUT – Former U.S. Olympic fencing team head coach Andrey Geva has filed a lawsuit against USA Fencing Chair Damien Lehfeldt, alleging Lehfeldt made "false and misleading" statements last month during a congressional hearing on transgender athletes. Continue reading … FROM FOX SPORTS – The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. But, the Panthers' victory meant a sports bettor couldn't cash in a whopping $270,000. Continue reading … FROM OUTKICK – Miami Dolphins guard James Daniels, who continues to recover from an Achilles injury, shared his thoughts on the ongoing immigration enforcement operations. Continue reading … WATCH NOW – Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is set to undergo an MRI to learn more about his calf injury. FOX Sports' Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss the impact of this injury, and if he should play through it. Watch here … FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
