# Caitlin Clark in the Crosshairs | UK News

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-07-11T11:02:43+00:00
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Republican lawmakers, led by a Texas rep, are threatening to drag the DOJ into the WNBA over alleged “physical play” targeting Caitlin Clark, even suggesting racial motives — the latest in a pattern of politicizing sports to protect white, straight, or Christian interests. Clark, now a cultural lightning rod, is caught between her desire to play basketball and being weaponized by groups pushing racist, classist, and gendered agendas. Her presence has brought massive attention and revenue to women’s basketball, but also exposed the league’s Black and queer roots — now muted as corporate money takes center stage. With the government seemingly stepping in to “protect” her, Clark faces a brutal dilemma: stay silent and risk complicity, or speak out and face backlash from fans and politicians alike — all while just wanting to play the game. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a7e166a37f27776a

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