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 WNBPA issued a scathing statement against USA Today columnist Christine Brennan on Friday afternoon. Here's why.

The WNBA players union called on USA Today to discipline Brennan for her line of questioning with Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington.

USA Today columnist Christine Brennan has been in the WNBA's crosshairs following her controversial interview with DiJonai Carrington, but she isn't apologizing for asking the Connecticut Sun star questions about hitting Caitlin Clark in the face during a game.

Christine Brennan is not backing down. The longtime USA Today columnist is defending her questioning to Connecticut Sun star DiJonai Carrington — regarding whether she intentionally hit Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye during a playoff game — and was taken aback by the fiery WNBA players association statement criticizing her and saying she didn’t deserve credentials to cover the league.

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