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sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Is Caitlin Clark being targeted on the court?

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says opponents are 'definitely targeting' Caitlin Clark and criticizes the league and officials for not protecting her. Clark has endured nine flagrant fouls since entering the league in 2024—the most of any player—with several plays upgraded after the fact, including the latest incident involving Alyssa Thomas that led to a Flagrant 2 and a one‑game suspension. While the case highlights concerns about officiating consistency, there is no proven conspiracy against Clark; the physicality around her remains real and widely discussed.

via CBS Sports|

#alyssa-thomas #caitlin-clark #flagrant-fouls

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

The Rise of Nut Shots in NBA Playoffs.

The NBA playoffs have seen an increase in low blows, with five notable groin attacks in the past couple of days. While only two resulted in ejections, none resulted in suspensions. The incidents have been concentrated in two series, with the most infamous being Draymond Green's stomp on Domantas Sabonis' chest. The NBA's decision to suspend Green for Game 3 of the Warriors-Kings series was due to his history of unsportsmanlike acts, including swipes and kicks at various opponents' private parts. The only solution to keep this plague from spreading any further is to suspend Green for Game 5 of Warriors-Kings.

via SFGATE|

#draymond-green #flagrant-fouls #low-blows

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

NBA Playoffs: Controversial Fouls and Uncertainty Loom as 76ers Advance.

The NBA playoffs have seen a sudden surge in flagrant 2 fouls, with three already called in the first week, compared to just 14 during the entire regular season. Officiating decisions have come under scrutiny, with stars like Draymond Green, James Harden, and Dillon Brooks being ejected for flagrant fouls. Referees consider factors like the severity of contact, whether it was a legitimate basketball play, and potential for injury when making these calls. The league office will have the final say on any further discipline for players, and flagrant foul accumulation could lead to automatic suspensions.

via ESPN|

#ejections #flagrant-fouls #nba-playoffs