Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks

Eleven Republican politicians have expressed concern for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, urging the WNBA to safeguard her from what they perceive as racially motivated attacks. Clark has faced hard fouls and recently was hit in the throat by Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, an incident that wasn't penalized. This comes amid a broader issue of racism in the WNBA, where Black players often face abuse. The politicians' intervention highlights a growing awareness and call for stricter measures to protect athletes from racial and physical harassment on the court.