Fever guard Sophie Cunningham publicly criticizes the WNBA and its officiating over what she says is “targeting” directed at her teammate, Caitlin Clark. Multiple outlets report Cunningham reacting to a recent incident involving Clark, including an episode described as a physical blow to Clark’s throat. Cunningham says she believes other players are “definitely targeting” Clark and that WNBA referees and officials do not provide sufficient protection.
In addition to the on-court physicality concerns, Cunningham also questions the WNBA’s treatment of Clark in league promotions. Several reports state she raises Clark’s omission from the WNBA’s 30th anniversary poster, which followed a viral podcast appearance. Coverage varies in emphasis—some focus primarily on the officiating and player conduct, while others also highlight the poster controversy—but the core claim is consistent across sources: Cunningham argues the league is not adequately safeguarding Clark and is not fully recognizing her.
