Christine Brennan Addresses Caitlin Clark’s Criticism of Viral Eye Poke Question

One of the most talked-about incidents in the WNBA’s 2024 season involved Caitlin Clark of the Fever being poked in the eye by DiJonai Carrington of the Connecticut Sun during a playoff game on September 22.

Some fans speculated that Carrington may have intentionally poked Clark’s eye during the game.

This speculation led USA Today journalist Christine Brennan, who is writing a book about Clark, to question Carrington about the incident on September 24.

Carrington was taken aback by the question, leading to backlash from the WNBA’s Players Association (WNBPA) towards Brennan for her inquiry.

Clark addressed the controversy in a December 10 article, stating that she did not believe the eye poke was intentional and condemning the line of questioning directed at Carrington.

Brennan defended her questions in a December 14 interview, emphasizing her role as a journalist to ask tough questions and provide athletes with an opportunity to address controversy.

She reiterated her commitment to asking similar questions in the future, regardless of the athlete’s gender.

The response to Brennan’s comments remains to be seen.