WNBA Faces Backlash Over Caitlin Clark's Anniversary Poster Omission

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Robert Griffin III and Matt Leinart, both Heisman Trophy winners, criticized the WNBA for excluding Caitlin Clark from the anniversary poster.

Sportskeeda - Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever star

Pro Football Network - Colin Cowherd, WNBA analyst

TMZ - Congressman Tim Burchett

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - Darren Rovell revealed that the WNBA did not include Caitlin Clark on its 30th Anniversary Poster due to a specific reason that was not disclosed in the existing summary.

Fox News - Dan Dakich stated that Caitlin Clark was "absolutely assaulted" during a game against the Phoenix Mercury, which the Fever lost 111-109.

Pro Football Network - Colin Cowherd described the WNBA as "a paranoid, weird, insular league" in response to Caitlin Clark's exclusion from the anniversary poster.

Pro Football Network - A WNBA analyst claimed that Caitlin Clark "quit" on the Fever rather than being injured during a game.

TMZ - Congressman Tim Burchett stated that the WNBA could face financial issues if Caitlin Clark leaves for a European league, emphasizing the need for the league to stop "abusing" its biggest star.

Fox News - Dan Dakich described the WNBA as "the most idiotic sports league" in response to Caitlin Clark's exclusion from the anniversary poster.

Fox News - Dakich stated that Clark was "absolutely assaulted" during a game against the Phoenix Mercury, which the Fever lost 111-109.

Sportskeeda - The WNBA's 30th-anniversary commemorative poster was released on a Thursday and excluded Caitlin Clark.

Pro Football Network - Colin Cowherd described the WNBA's treatment of Caitlin Clark as "bizarre."

Pro Football Network - A WNBA analyst suggested that Caitlin Clark "quit" on the Fever rather than being injured during a game.

TMZ - Congressman Tim Burchett warned that the WNBA could face financial issues if Caitlin Clark leaves for a European league.

Sportskeeda - The WNBA released a 30th-anniversary commemorative poster that excluded Caitlin Clark.

Pro Football Network - Colin Cowherd criticized the WNBA for its treatment of Caitlin Clark, calling it bizarre.

Pro Football Network - A WNBA analyst suggested a conspiracy theory that Caitlin Clark "quit" on the Fever instead of being injured.

TMZ - Congressman Tim Burchett warned that the WNBA could face financial issues if Caitlin Clark leaves for a European league.

WHERE:

TMZ - The comments were made in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

Fox News - The game where Caitlin Clark was allegedly assaulted took place on June 24, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Boomer Esiason suggested that Caitlin Clark is not being treated with respect due to her identity as a "straight white basketball player."

Pro Football Network - Reporter Darren Rovell revealed that the WNBA did not include Caitlin Clark on its 30th Anniversary Poster due to a specific reason that was not disclosed in the existing summary.

Fox News - Boomer Esiason suggested that Caitlin Clark is not being treated with respect due to her identity as a "straight white basketball player."

TMZ - Congressman Burchett stated that the WNBA needs to stop "abusing" its biggest star, implying that her departure could lead to financial troubles for the league.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - The analyst's theory about Caitlin Clark's situation was presented as a conspiracy theory, suggesting an alternative narrative to her injury.

In a surprising move, the WNBA did not feature Caitlin Clark on its 30th Anniversary Poster, although the reason for this decision remains undisclosed. During a recent game against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark faced significant criticism, with Dan Dakich describing her experience as "absolutely assaulted" in the Fever's narrow loss of 111 to 109. Boomer Esiason weighed in, suggesting that Clark's treatment may stem from her identity as a "straight white basketball player."