Christine Brennan, a columnist for USA TODAY who the WNBA players’ union suggested should lose credentials due to a question that sparked controversy, has responded to a report claiming she filed a complaint against a player.
The incident in question occurred during Game 1 of the playoff series between the Sun and Fever when Brennan asked player DiJonai Carrington about poking Caitlin Clark in the eye. This led to further questions about malicious intent and laughter, which Carrington denied.
espnW’s Sarah Spain reported that Brennan filed a complaint with the league after being approached by Carrington’s teammate DeWanna Bonner, but Brennan refuted this claim.
During her interview with Spain, Brennan clarified the situation and denied filing a complaint against Bonner.
The WNBA players’ union called out journalist Christine Brennan in a recent statement
Brennan reached out to Spain to correct the inaccuracies in the report and expressed disappointment in not being contacted for verification beforehand.
Spain acknowledged the oversight and apologized for not reaching out to Brennan prior to publishing the information.
Brennan reiterated her commitment to asking tough questions and addressed the backlash she has faced, stating that she stands by her reporting.
Following the fallout from the incident, the WNBA players’ union condemned Brennan for what they saw as unethical journalism, calling her out by name.
The report that Brennan had complained to the WNBA was shared by Sarah Spain, seen in 2019
Despite the backlash, Brennan stands by her reporting and her decision to ask tough questions in pursuit of the truth.
