WNBA players blast USA Todays Christine Brennan over interview: We call B.S.

The players of the WNBA are not happy with USA Today’s Christine Brennan.The columnist drew widespread criticism from players and fans after her questions directed toward DiJonai Carrington following an incident in which the Sun guard inadvertently gave Fever star Caitlin Clark a black eye.The Women’s National Basketball Players Association, which includes all 144 players, said Brennan is “not entitled to interviews” with players after she was “indecent and downright insincere” in her questioning when she asked Carrington if she intended to swat Clark in the eye during Game 1 of the Sun-Fever first-round playoff series.“This week was dedicated to celebrating and amplifying A’ja [Wilson], Caitlin, DiJonai, and Napheesa [Collier] for their hard work and truly exceptional performances all season long.We were not going to distract from their successes, nor would we dim the glow of the spotlight that centered them.

They have earned that focus and celebration.But we will take this moment now to stand up for them and the rest of our members.

Every single one of them.Because we call B.S.,” the statement, signed by WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson, began.“To unprofessional members of the media like Christine Brennan: You are not fooling anyone.

That so-called interview in the name of journalism was a blatant attempt to bait a professional athlete into participating in a narrative that is false and designed to fuel racist, homophobic, and misogynistic vitriol on social media.You cannot hide behind your tenure.”The statement indicated union feels Brennan “abused” her privileges, does not “deserve” her credentials and is not “entitled” to interviews.The players called on the USA Today Network to explain Brennan’s actions — and the WNBA to review its policies.“Journalists ask questions and seek truth,” the outlet responded.

“At USA Today our mission is to report in an unbiased manner.We reject the notion that the...