Caitlin Clark Condemns WNBA Harassment, Sits Out Sunday With Back Injury After June 22 Clash
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 3
Caitlin Clark Condemns WNBA Harassment, Sits Out Sunday With Back Injury After June 22 Clash
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 3
Summary
Caitlin Clark said she will miss Sunday’s game against Las Vegas with a back injury from the June 22 Mercury matchup, though she returned to practice Friday and said she is feeling better.
Friday’s update came as Clark publicly denounced the abuse surrounding her and the league, saying harassment, hate and attacks on players’ character are unacceptable.
The backlash intensified after Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas drew a one-game suspension for contacting Clark’s throat in a 111-109 win, then said she received death threats and racial slurs.
The WNBA has responded with AI tools to detect online threats, expanded confidential mental-health support and a players union warning that threats against players or their families must be condemned immediately.