Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: The Caitlin Clark eye poke and shove heard around the world – Fox News

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Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon (4) fouls Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
TENSIONS FLARE – Much of the chatter following the Indiana Fever’s win over the Conneticut Sun on Tuesday centered around a pair of scuffles, one of which resulted in Caitlin Clark getting poked in the eye. The chippy sequence led to technical fouls and the ejections of multiple players. Continue reading … 
GOT YOUR BACK – Caitlin Clark’s teammate, Sophie Cunningham, received praise on social media after she came to the defense of last year’s WNBA rookie with a hard foul on Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Continue reading …
‘A BAD LOOK’ – Tennis legend Chris Evert needled WNBA players for what she suggested was a lack of sportsmanship following the skirmish that involved Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Continue reading …
Tennis great Chris Evert reacted to another Caitlin Clark incident. (IMAGN/AP)
NOT HAPPY – Fever coach Stephanie White took aim at referees and said she did not receive any explanation for the technical foul on Caitlin Clark. White also suggested officials failed to get the game under control in its early stages. Continue reading …
DUST SETTLES – The WNBA will not issue any suspensions after a couple of scuffles broke out during the Fever’s 88-71 win over the Sun, Fox News Digital confirmed. Continue reading …
NEW HOME – The Boston Red Sox traded franchise star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for multiple players and prospects. Continue reading …
SPEAKING OUT – Former U.S. Olympic fencing team head coach Andrey Geva has filed a lawsuit against USA Fencing Chair Damien Lehfeldt, alleging Lehfeldt made “false and misleading” statements last month during a congressional hearing on transgender athletes. Continue reading … 
Kelley Hurley (USA) talks with coach Andrey Geva as she defeats Erika Kirpu (EST) in the women’s epee individual table of 32 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B.  (Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Network)
FROM FOX SPORTS – The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. But, the Panthers’ victory meant a sports bettor couldn’t cash in a whopping $270,000. Continue reading …
FROM OUTKICK – Miami Dolphins guard James Daniels, who continues to recover from an Achilles injury, shared his thoughts on the ongoing immigration enforcement operations. Continue reading …
WATCH NOW – Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is set to undergo an MRI to learn more about his calf injury. FOX Sports’ Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss the impact of this injury, and if he should play through it. Watch here …
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