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Carrington Accuses Brennan of Defamation in Revived WNBA Media Rift

CNN released excerpts from Christine Brennan’s book revisiting the 2024 playoff eye-poke in which DiJonai Carrington struck rookie Caitlin Clark

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Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith looks on before Game 2 of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.
September 22, 2024: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) handles the ball while defended by Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington (21) during game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Erica Denhoff/CSM (Credit Image: © Erica Denhoff/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)
DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs on September 22, 2024.

Overview

  • Christine Brennan’s new book “On Her Game” has reignited scrutiny by detailing her probing question about the eye-poke incident that injured Caitlin Clark last September
  • DiJonai Carrington used social media to label Brennan’s account “defamation of character” after excerpts described her heated outburst toward the reporter
  • The WNBA Players Association reaffirmed its prior condemnation of Brennan’s interview tactics, having called for her credentials to be revoked in 2024
  • DeWanna Bonner’s on-court defense of Carrington during the original confrontation highlights ongoing player solidarity over perceived media baiting
  • Caitlin Clark’s record-setting rookie season continues to intensify debate over narrative control and athlete treatment in the WNBA