Congress sends letter to WNBA regarding fouls against Caitlin Clark

Congress has sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert seeking answers by July 24 regarding alleged foul treatment of Caitlin Clark. The message, from 11 members of the House Republican Study Committee, says Clark’s visibility has drawn millions of casual viewers, but that they frequently witness repeated physical hostility beyond routine play, citing incidents including being hip-checked, poked in the eye and struck in the throat. It references a June 24 game involving Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, when Thomas made contact with her fist to Clark’s throat; no foul was called immediately, but the league upgraded it to a flagrant foul and suspended Thomas for one game. The league has not yet responded publicly. The letter also raises whether federal bodies such as the Department of Justice should investigate potential discrimination or retaliation. Fever officials said Clark and team staff were not contacted and were unaware of the letter before release.