WNBA All-Star Faces Penalty After Controversial Flagrant 1 Foul on Brittney Griner
Summary A controversial Flagrant 1 foul by Jessica Shepard during a July 2026 game has intensified discussions around the WNBA’s officiating standards. Shepard elbowed Brittney Griner while contesting a rebound, initially deemed a common foul but later upgraded to Flagrant 1 after a video review. The incident not only overshadowed Shepard’s recent All-Star selection but […]