Dakich, 63, teed off on the WNBA, the head of officials, Sue Blanch, and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for their handling of the Indiana Fever’s superstar, and the continued physical play to which she has become subject."It's complete bulls--- the way this league is handling it.It's utter bulls---.
And frankly, I'm going to the league office.I'm calling out the commissioner.
I'm calling out the head of officials." Dakich said during a recent episode of OutKick’s "Dan Dakich Unfiltered."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPhoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 24, 2026.The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109.
(USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)During the Fever’s 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Clark was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas while lying on the court after a scrum.No foul was called at the time, and Clark left the game due to injury.Thomas was later assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty, and suspended the center for "recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area."Dakich said that the WNBA’s problem is that they have DEI officials.
He said that college basketball, the NBA and NFL also have the same problem, but the WNBA is at the forefront of it."The WNBA is at the forefront of DEI if they have unqualified people that cannot handle calling a game like that.And frankly, it's always the same African-American woman that doesn't make calls, at least according to Caitlin Clark and her fans.
Disrespectful, unacceptable.Uh-uh.
That's not what we're supposed to say," Dakich said."We're supposed to call it for what it is.Complete bulls--- and a joke of a league for not stepping in and doing something."OUTKICK SPORTS CARTOON OF THE DAY: THE LATEST ATTACK ON CAITLIN CLARKCaitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's Wednesday game against the Phoenix Mercury after suffering a back injury.
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