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WNBA rescinds Clark's 8th technical; Mitchell sets scoring record

8/9/2026

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Caitlin Clark Rescinded

The WNBA rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul from the Aug 8, 2026 game, avoiding a suspension.
The foul occurred in the third quarter when Clark, guarded by Natasha Cloud, struck referee Genesis Perrymond.
The Fever’s immediate appeal prompted the league to reverse the call within hours, leaving Clark with seven technicals, the season’s most.
Clark is cleared to play on Aug 11, 2026 against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Mitchell Sets Record

Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, extending her 16-game 20-plus streak and setting a WNBA single-season record.
She averages 24.1 points per game, ranking second behind A’ja Wilson.
Despite her All-Star nod, Mitchell was omitted from the USA Basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup.
Indiana’s Fever are 20-12 and fighting the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream for playoff seeding, with Mitchell’s scoring surge viewed as pivotal.

History

Historical Context

When the NBA Board of Governors approved the WNBA on April 24 1996, the league launched eight franchises in 1997 and imposed strict officiating to legitimize the sport. Decades later, the 2020 and 2026 collective bargaining agreements—raising the salary cap to $7 million and linking pay to revenue—expanded player power, shaping today’s disciplinary reviews and scoring milestones for stars such as Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

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Caitlin Clark Rescinded

The WNBA rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul from the Aug 8, 2026 game, avoiding a suspension.
The foul occurred in the third quarter when Clark, guarded by Natasha Cloud, struck referee Genesis Perrymond.
The Fever’s immediate appeal prompted the league to reverse the call within hours, leaving Clark with seven technicals, the season’s most.
Clark is cleared to play on Aug 11, 2026 against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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