CLARK SPARK Sophie Cunningham slams WNBA referees for not protecting ‘star player’ Caitlin Clark after Indiana Fever bust-up

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has launched a stunning attack on referees for failing to protect the league’s top talent.

The 28-year-old Indiana Fever guard has been dubbed Caitlin Clark’s “enforcer” after her role in a wild brawl against the Connecticut Sun earlier this month.

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Cunningham tussled with Sun players after former No. 1 pick Clark was victim of a number of hard fouls.

The Missouri native – who joined the Fever in January – has since become a viral sensation.

Sales of her jersey have skyrocketed among WNBA fans after her ejection against the Sun.

But Cunningham believes Clark – and a host of the league’s other young stars – are not getting enough protection.

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“I think the refs had a lot to do with that,” Cunningham told reporters on Saturday, referring to the brawl.

“It was a build up for a couple years now of them not protecting the star player in the WNBA.

“And so at the end of the day, I’m going to protect my teammates, that’s what I do.”

“And I’m a team player, so it’s all good.”