The WNBA is currently celebrating All-Star weekend in Chicago, as Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and the league’s other elite players prepare to put on a show.
The season’s first half has been turbulent, as Clark has been involved in several highly controversial topics and discussions. Clark continues to be at the forefront, as the WNBA world takes aim at a top publication for inaccurate coverage.
WNBA World Responds To USA Today Error Regarding Caitlin Clark
The publication initially reported that Clark did not attend the league’s Orange Carpet celebration in Chicago because she was getting her hair done in her hometown of Des Moines, Iowa. The report was met with swift backlash, as Clark didn’t attend the opening festivities in Chicago because she was attending an event for her foundation.
University of Iowa insider David Eickholt blasted USA Today on X, saying “She went back to Des Moines because the Caitlin Clark Foundation was hosting an event. Hard to put into words how irresponsible this is.”
She went back to Des Moines because the Caitlin Clark Foundation was hosting an event. Hard to even put into words how irresponsible this is. https://t.co/1yMNqC0uF5
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) July 24, 2026
The initial USA Today report appeared to question the optics of, in many fans’ eyes, the face of the league essentially skipping some of the All-Star festivities without a strong excuse. Eickholt’s comments highlight how volatile the initial report was, as Clark had a good reason for not being in Chicago.
Another X user pointed out, “Journalism is literally dead.”
Journalism is literally dead 💀 https://t.co/3Epn3lCu8U
— Squirt’s🐶Momma (@Squirts_Momma) July 24, 2026
USA Today has been under fire for its controversial coverage of Clark this season from both fans and critics of the star guard. Fans of Clark believe some of the writers have made harmful and reckless comments about Clark, which critics believe other writers on staff have shown favoritism in their coverage of Clark.
A fan wrote on X, “Is this a serious news outlet? Unbelievably bad.”
Another user said, “Probably because she needs an actual BREAK. Let the girl live. USA Today becoming like TMZ for the WNBA at this point.”
Probably because she needs an actual BREAK.
Let the girl live.
USA Today becoming like TMZ for the WNBA at this point. https://t.co/uA9bpffNAz
— John Robertson (@Cru33) July 24, 2026
Sports media personality Crissy Floyd questioned why the piece was still available to read online, “This still up?”
This still up? https://t.co/MF4UNVFGAJ pic.twitter.com/ZZdPGPmrr3
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) July 24, 2026
Clark will play on WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon’s team in the All-Star Game, alongside Fever teammate Aliyah Boston, four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, and dynamic rookie guard Olivia Miles, among others.
