Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s star guard and most well-known player in the WNBA, was asked Sunday to share her thoughts on men in women’s sports, a controversy that has erupted in the women’s basketball league following comments from Clark’s teammate Sophie Cunningham.
As Cunningham faces intense backlash from leftists over her comments on protecting women’s sports, Clark said the issue is not discussed in the Fever’s locker room.
“I think it’s for leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes and find solutions, but our focus is on basketball. That’s what we talk about,” Clark said during her post-game press conference.
After her short answer, a reporter asked if she had any reaction to the controversy surrounding Cunningham.
“I just answered for you,” Clark replied.
Clark was pressed on the issue one day after Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White pushed back on Cunningham’s remarks on keeping men out of women’s sports.
“I don’t know that I would say that I’m educated enough from a scientific standpoint. I don’t ever believe that exclusion is an answer. I just don’t,” White told reporters.
Cunningham sparked discussion on the issue last month during an interview for a profile piece that was published by ESPN. In the interview, Cunningham was asked where she stands on men in women’s sports, and she addressed the matter head-on.
“I think that I am here to extend love,” she said. “But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Her comments resulted in a wave of support from many Americans, including the White House, who oppose policies by schools, athletic associations, and professional leagues that allow men to compete against women. Cunningham’s comments were also met with backlash from many people on the Left, including WNBA players, coaches, and at least one team owner.
During a Fever game in Seattle last week, two young girls attended the game with XX-XY shirts and a sign supporting Cunningham and her defense of women-only sports. The young girls were heckled by some Seattle fans and berated by Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton, who reportedly called the teenage girls “f*cking insane.” Keaton was reprimanded by the Storm and suspended from attending the team’s next five home games.
“Bravo to those girls for standing up for what they believe. You’ll be hearing from me soon,” Cunningham said. “Truly embarrassing of the co-owner. Unfortunately shows the type of leader she is.”
Clark is familiar with being on the receiving end of harsh backlash. Ever since she came into the league in 2024 — bringing a following of loyal fans from her success in college at Iowa — Clark has been public enemy No. 1 for many WNBA players. The WNBA’s hatred for Clark is evident even in the star player’s third season. Last month, when players placed votes for the WNBA All-Star Game, they determined Clark wasn’t even among the top 10 best guards, despite Clark putting up impressive numbers and setting league records, The Daily Wire previously reported.
Clark has also brought unprecedented attention to the WNBA and helped drive record-breaking attendance, viewership, and merchandise sales.
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