Sophie Cunningham: WNBA refs ignore targeted fouls against Caitlin Clark
Mercury forward blasts officiating blind spots and physical play aimed at the league’s marquee rookie, sparking league-wide debate over player safety and enforcement standards.
Phoenix Mercury forward Sophie Cunningham has publicly criticized officiating, alleging that players are deliberately targeting rookie sensation Caitlin Clark while referees fail to intervene. Cunningham’s comments, made during a recent interview, amplify concerns about the league’s physicality and officiating standards as Clark’s rookie surge reshapes the WNBA landscape. The Mercury forward suggested that Clark is being subjected to excessive physical play, with opponents exploiting perceived officiating blind spots to gain an edge.
