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The WNBA is in full-blown damage control mode after legendary journalist Christine Brennan publicly called out the league for turning a blind eye to DiJonai Carrington’s shocking eye poke on Caitlin Clark — a moment that’s been caught on camera, gone viral, and now sparked national outrage.
“This is outrageous,” Brennan said in a breaking radio segment.
“We’re talking about a deliberate act of aggression — and the league says nothing?”
The alleged incident, which took place in a highly physical matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever, has ignited one of the biggest firestorms of the WNBA season — not just because of what happened, but because of the league’s refusal to acknowledge it.
The Moment That Sparked the Outrage
Midway through the third quarter, with Caitlin Clark handling the ball near the wing, DiJonai Carrington closed in for what appeared to be a routine defensive contest — until slow-motion replays showed her fingers grazing dangerously close to Clark’s eye, causing the rookie to recoil in visible pain.
Clark immediately grabbed her face, but play continued. No foul. No whistle. No review.
The clip exploded online.
“That wasn’t defense. That was dirty,” one viral post read.
“If this were the NBA, Carrington would be ejected and fined by morning.”
Yet… the WNBA has said nothing.
No statement. No flagrant upgrade.
Nothing.
Christine Brennan Drops the Hammer
Christine Brennan, never one to shy away from uncomfortable truths, took the league head-on in a segment that aired across major outlets:
“This is no longer about basketball. It’s about player safety, league integrity, and whether we’re witnessing a coordinated effort to isolate Caitlin Clark,” Brennan said.
“And the silence from Cathy Engelbert and the front office is deafening.”
She accused the WNBA of “cowardice” in failing to protect its most visible star, and warned that the league’s credibility is crumbling under the weight of its inaction.
“You don’t get to promote her face on every billboard and then look away when she’s being assaulted.”
Fans Erupt: “The WNBA Is Exposing Itself”
The backlash has been swift and merciless.
Across social media, fans have launched hashtags like #ProtectCaitlin, #WhereIsTheWNBA, and #CarringtonExposed, demanding immediate disciplinary action and public accountability from the league.
“If a rookie did that to A’ja Wilson, there would be a suspension in an hour.”
“This is targeted harassment. And the league is complicit.”
“We’re not blind. We saw what she did. You can’t gaslight us.”
Even former NBA players and analysts are chiming in, with some calling the play “blatant,” “reckless,” and “a stain on the sport.”
Carrington Responds — And Doubles Down
Making matters worse?
DiJonai Carrington herself took to social media to mock the backlash, posting a cryptic tweet that read:
“Y’all love a victim narrative. Keep crying.”
The tweet has since been deleted, but screenshots are everywhere. And fans are furious.
“She’s not just unapologetic — she’s emboldened,” one reply read.
“Where is the commissioner? Where is the accountability?”
The WNBA’s Silence May Destroy Its Future
The league is riding a historic wave of popularity thanks to Caitlin Clark — shattering viewership records, selling out arenas, and drawing in millions of new fans. But that very wave may crash if the WNBA doesn’t act — and fast.
Christine Brennan warned:
“You can’t build your brand on someone’s back and leave her defenseless when the knives come out.”
She called for an immediate investigation, an official review of the Carrington incident, and clear guidelines for protecting players from unsportsmanlike conduct — no matter who’s involved.
This Is Bigger Than Just One Play
This eye poke is just the latest in a string of controversial incidents surrounding Clark:
Cheap shots and flagrant fouls.
Media hostility from veteran players.
Omission from Team USA.
Jeering crowds chanting her name mockingly.
Now, with Brennan blowing the lid off what many are calling a pattern of harassment, the WNBA faces a choice:
Confront the problem head-on… or watch the league fracture under its own silence.
DEVELOPING…
The pressure is on Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to respond — not with vague PR-speak, but with real accountability. Fans are watching. The media is circling. And Caitlin Clark’s supporters are done staying silent.
Stay tuned. This story isn’t going away.
It’s only just beginning
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