Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's showdown featuring THAT brutal foul is most-watched WNBA game in 23 YEARS - with Fever vs Sky drawing in an average of 2.25 million viewers
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's showdown featuring THAT brutal foul is most-watched WNBA game in 23 YEARS - with Fever vs Sky drawing in an average of 2.25 million viewers

Daily Mail  

The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has propelled WNBA viewership to never-before-seen heights. The Fever's 91-83 victory over the Sky was the most-watched WNBA game in 23 years The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has propelled viewership to new heights Clark and Indiana were once again victorious in their second meeting with the Sky this season, thanks to 23 points, nine assists and eight rebounds from their rookie sensation. ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith didn't take issue with WNBA officials handing Reese a flagrant 1 for her foul against Clark, however he does think league refs have their eye on the Chicago star. Reese was whistled for a flagrant foul on Clark during Sunday's matinee in Indiana The pair's rivalry dates back to college, specifically the 2023 women's NCAA title game 'Yes, Angel Reese is right about that.

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From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
3 months ago

From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year

Associated Press  

Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE- Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, signs autographs for Iowa fans after Indiana lost to the Dallas Wings during …

WNBA star Angel Reese reveals the truth behind her rivalry with Caitlin Clark
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA star Angel Reese reveals the truth behind her rivalry with Caitlin Clark

Daily Mail  

Angel Reese has opened up on her rivalry with Caitlin Clark and her role as the villain who 'gets the hate'. Reese and Clark have risen to become two of the biggest stars in women's sports, shining in college basketball before catapulting the WNBA to new heights. But their rivalry moved into the mainstream during the NCAA championship game in …

NBA WNBA: A Thriving Landscape for the Future
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA WNBA: A Thriving Landscape for the Future

Associated Press  

The WNBA is looking promising for the upcoming season after a record-setting year. The league is expanding and will increase the number of regular season games to 44. The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for Golden State in December. The Valkyries will be the league's 13th franchise. The league will add franchises in Toronto and Portland in 2026 with …

It’s been a historically popular season for the WNBA
5 months ago

It’s been a historically popular season for the WNBA

NPR  

It’s been a historically popular season for the WNBA Game 4 of the WNBA Finals Friday night may mark the end of a historic season for the league, with records broken in TV ratings and attendance. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A historic season for the WNBA could come to a close tonight as the New York Liberty look to clinch a …

REVEALED: Caitlin Clark causes WNBA ratings to fall through the floor as fans turn off after her rookie season ends
5 months, 2 weeks ago

REVEALED: Caitlin Clark causes WNBA ratings to fall through the floor as fans turn off after her rookie season ends

Daily Mail  

Television ratings for this season's WNBA playoffs have plummeted in the wake of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever's elimination last week. Clark's rookie season came to an end when the Fever suffered a second straight defeat at the Connecticut Sun last Wednesday, a result which dumped them out of the playoffs in the very first round. Both of the …

WNBA sees 48-PERCENT JUMP in ticket sales in 2024 as Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever set attendance record
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA sees 48-PERCENT JUMP in ticket sales in 2024 as Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever set attendance record

Daily Mail  

The WNBA's record-breaking 2024 campaign continued Friday as the league revealed attendance was up 48 percent during the regular season. Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is pictured alongside Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese Clark, a rookie, also set WNBA records for assists in a season and a single game. 'Caitlin Clark is ''Kunta Clark,''' the sports podcaster said, likening the …

Sun vs. Fever Game 2 becomes most-watched WNBA postseason matchup on ESPN platforms
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sun vs. Fever Game 2 becomes most-watched WNBA postseason matchup on ESPN platforms

New York Times  

Even with all of her on-court accolades, Caitlin Clark’s biggest impact on the WNBA was felt on the league’s viewership numbers — and she ended the season in record style. ESPN’s coverage of the Connecticut Sun’s Game 2 win over the Indiana Fever delivered an astonishing 2.5 million viewers. That’s the most-watched WNBA postseason game ever across ESPN platforms. Per …

How Caitlin Clark’s rookie season has been ‘the perfect fuel on a fire’ for a new WNBA era
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Caitlin Clark’s rookie season has been ‘the perfect fuel on a fire’ for a new WNBA era

New York Times  

Nearly 20 years ago, Conrad Piccirillo attended his first Indiana Fever game. Clark’s rookie season marks a new era not only for the Fever franchise, but also the city of Indianapolis, the state and the WNBA. Only once in the 2000s had a WNBA game garnered 2.4 million viewers on TV, but on draft night, even more fans tuned in …

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA playoff game was a blowout loss … but a win for ABC viewers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA playoff game was a blowout loss … but a win for ABC viewers

New York Times  

If you are a sports media nerd, Sunday was an interesting day. The network sent its top WNBA broadcasting crew to Connecticut — Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe — to call the game, and prior to the tip, ABC aired a 30-minute edition of “WNBA Countdown.” That pregame show provides value for viewers, including what is already a …

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever show their youth in WNBA playoff loss to Connecticut Sun
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever show their youth in WNBA playoff loss to Connecticut Sun

New York Times  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The experience advantage jumped off the page: 222 collective playoff games for the Connecticut Sun and only 19 for the Indiana Fever. “We didn’t play to the level that we’re capable of playing.” The story of Indiana’s season has been the Fever falling and figuring out a way to pick themselves back up. “We can win…I have …

Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever discover WNBA playoff opponent - as the Atlanta Dream secure final spot
6 months ago

Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever discover WNBA playoff opponent - as the Atlanta Dream secure final spot

Daily Mail  

The WNBA playoffs are set after a thrilling final night of the regular season. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were beaten by the Washington Mystics on Thursday night, but the rookie still put up a record-breaking performance. Atlanta needed a victory on Thursday night to clinch a spot and the Dream did just that by beating New York 78-67. …

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future
6 months ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Watching the basketball that’s been played this season and …

How big should ESPN go on Caitlin Clark during WNBA playoffs? Our experts debate
6 months ago

How big should ESPN go on Caitlin Clark during WNBA playoffs? Our experts debate

New York Times  

You always want a viewership story to sell if you are a professional sports league and the WNBA has a great metrics story to sell in 2024. The WNBA had 22 regular-season games that averaged more than 1 million viewers — the first time since 2008 that a WNBA game topped one million viewers. There were seven games on ION …

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35, Kelsey Mitchell adds 30 as Fever beat Wings 110-109
6 months ago

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35, Kelsey Mitchell adds 30 as Fever beat Wings 110-109

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 35 points with eight assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points and the duo combined to hit 12 of Indiana’s 16 3-pointers to help the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 110-109 on Sunday. Teaira McCowan scored inside to cut the deficit to two, but Clark made back-to-back 3s and, after a transition take foul, …

Caitlin Clark left writhing in pain after taking elbow to the face as A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history in Aces win vs. Fever
6 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark left writhing in pain after taking elbow to the face as A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history in Aces win vs. Fever

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark took a nasty blow to the face after a collision with Jackie Young during the Indiana Fever's 86-75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. The reigning WNBA Finals MVP broke the single-season scoring record with her 940th and 941st points on a jumper right before halftime. #WNBA #FeverRising pic.twitter.com/GdziNP72k7 — Ashwin September 12, 2024 A'ja …

The Caitlin Clark Effect! ESPN reports record viewers for WNBA regular season up 170% from last year
6 months, 1 week ago

The Caitlin Clark Effect! ESPN reports record viewers for WNBA regular season up 170% from last year

Daily Mail  

The rise in popularity of the WNBA - thanks in part to players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese turning pro - has led to success on the court and in the boardroom as record viewership is helping to boost the league. According to ESPN and television ratings company Nielsen, the network reported an average of 1.2million viewers across the …

Caitlin Clark breaks silence on rival Angel Reese's season-ending injury... before Indiana Fever rookie breaks another WNBA record
6 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark breaks silence on rival Angel Reese's season-ending injury... before Indiana Fever rookie breaks another WNBA record

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark has spoken out on WNBA rookie rival Angel Reese's season-ending injury. One day after the news of Reese's season-ending wrist injury broke, Clark broke her silence on her rival's condition when asked during her pregame news conference prior to the Indiana Fever's game with the Atlanta Dream. Caitlin Clark has spoken out on WNBA rookie rival Angel Reese's …

Angel Reese blasts Caitlin Clark fans who ‘made AI pictures of her naked’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese blasts Caitlin Clark fans who ‘made AI pictures of her naked’

Hindustan Times  

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese recently launched her debut podcast, ‘Unapologetically Angel,’ and true to her promise, she addressed several controversial topics, including her relationship with fellow WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark and the challenges she's faced from Clark's “disrespectful” fanbase. FILE - LSU's Angel Reese, left, and Iowa's Caitlin Clark, right, pose for a photo before the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, …

Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Angel Reese has said Caitlin Clark has racist fans as she opened up on their rivalry for her new podcast. Reese is at Chicago Sky while Clark was picked first by the Indiana Fever - continuing a fierce rivalry that was played out at college with Reese at …

Caitlin Clark shatters yet another WNBA record after 24-point haul in Indiana Fever win over the LA Sparks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark shatters yet another WNBA record after 24-point haul in Indiana Fever win over the LA Sparks

Daily Mail  

As she has done endlessly in her rookie season for the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark broke yet another WNBA record on Wednesday night. Caitlin Clark broke yet another WNBA record with the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night MORE HISTORY FOR CAITLIN CLARK 🔥 She reached 100 threes in only 34 games, the quickest in WNBA history 🎯 pic.twitter.com/iXxvQpvBiY — ESPN …

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever secure WNBA playoff spot... thanks to the help of rival Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever secure WNBA playoff spot... thanks to the help of rival Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky

Daily Mail  

The Indiana Fever have officially secured their spot in the WNBA playoffs this season, the exclamation point of a phenomenal rebuilding effort from Caitlin Clark and her teammates. Clark and the Fever only have the chance to rest easy on Wednesday morning due to losses from a pair of other teams, including their nearby rivals, the Chicago Sky. Matchups between …

Caitlin Clark, Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot to end Indiana’s 7-year postseason drought
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot to end Indiana’s 7-year postseason drought

New York Times  

Before the 2024 season began, before Caitlin Clark declared for the WNBA Draft, and even before the lottery balls gifted Indiana the No. 1 pick for the second straight year, Fever general manager Lin Dunn had one goal in mind: make the postseason. As she told The Athletic before the 2024 draft lottery, “We’d like to get to the point …

Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese record

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Caitlin Clark had a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in her final regular-season matchup with fellow rookie sensation Angel Reese, leading the Indiana Fever to a dominating 100-81 win over the reeling Chicago Sky on Friday night. On the other side, Reese had 10 points and 11 rebounds, breaking a tie with Tina Charles for rookie double-doubles …

Caitlin Clark’s Fever are rising in WNBA playoff picture, while Angel Reese’s Sky are falling
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s Fever are rising in WNBA playoff picture, while Angel Reese’s Sky are falling

New York Times  

CHICAGO — It might’ve been a Barbie World, but it was Caitlin’s House. In the fourth and final matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese — and, you know, the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky — there was no question who the model player was in a pink-festooned Wintrust Arena for “Barbie Night.” Clark scored a season-high 31 points …

Record-breaking ticket prices for Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese's final matchup: Game-changing WNBA impact hard to deny
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-breaking ticket prices for Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese's final matchup: Game-changing WNBA impact hard to deny

Hindustan Times  

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will face off for the fourth and final time this WNBA 2024 season on Friday, August 30. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 16: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ticket prices …

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese break WNBA records in Fever’s win over Sky
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese break WNBA records in Fever’s win over Sky

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Before Friday’s game, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese each said they didn’t care about the Rookie of the Year race. “Both of our teams are competing for playoff spots and that’s our main focus,” Clark said. pic.twitter.com/8vWej3Xkpo — The Athletic August 30, 2024 Behind a season-high 31 points from Clark, the Indiana Fever crushed the Chicago Sky 100-81 …

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's final showdown of WNBA season sends ticket prices soaring with Fever's game against Sky selling for over $1,000
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's final showdown of WNBA season sends ticket prices soaring with Fever's game against Sky selling for over $1,000

Daily Mail  

The final regular season matchup between WNBA Rookie of the Year frontrunners Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is setting records for ticket prices and sales. Nearing the end of their respective rookie campaigns, Clark and Reese will meet once more in Chicago on Friday with ticket prices soaring. Ticket prices are soaring for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's last regular …

Caitlin Clark fever sparks ANOTHER WNBA attendance record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark fever sparks ANOTHER WNBA attendance record

Daily Mail  

The Caitlin Clark effect is still in full swing late in into the Indiana Fever star's rookie season. The 2024 WNBA No overall pick was again the catalyst for another attendance record being broken in Indiana's 84-79 win over the Atlanta Dream on Monday. The last record was held by the Dream and Fever's previous matchup in the Peach State …

Caitlin Clark makes more WNBA history in front of a record crowd as Indiana Fever down Atlanta Dream
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes more WNBA history in front of a record crowd as Indiana Fever down Atlanta Dream

CNN  

CNN — Watching Caitlin Clark make history is starting to become a familiar sight. 1 overall pick recorded her 21st game of the season with at least 15 points and five assists in the Indiana Fever’s 84-79 win over the Atlanta Dream on Monday, the most by any player in WNBA history. She also made four three-pointers to bring her …

Caitlin Clark and boyfriend Connor McCaffery watch their first NFL game in Indianapolis after Fever rookie's sublime WNBA return
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark and boyfriend Connor McCaffery watch their first NFL game in Indianapolis after Fever rookie's sublime WNBA return

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark sat beside boyfriend Connor McCaffery to watch their first NFL game together as a couple in Indianapolis on Saturday night. Clark's dominance made her the first rookie to have multiple games with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a single game this season. Caitlin Clark in the building for Colts vs Cardinals pic.twitter.com/03nQGfGb8W — Clark Report …

Caitlin Clark beats USA Olympic gold winners in stunning Indiana Fever display vs Phoenix Mercury - and succeeds where Angel Reese failed
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark beats USA Olympic gold winners in stunning Indiana Fever display vs Phoenix Mercury - and succeeds where Angel Reese failed

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark beat three USA Olympic gold medal winners on her return to the WNBA Friday night - but Indiana Fever burned a 28-point lead at one stage in a dramatic win over Phoenix Mercury. Caitlin Clark scored 29 points as Indiana Fever returned to the WNBA with a win Clark led Fever to an 98-89 victory over Phoenix Mercury …

Angel Reese wows fans with a remarkable and-one shot... but it's a tough night for the Chicago Sky as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympics
7 months ago

Angel Reese wows fans with a remarkable and-one shot... but it's a tough night for the Chicago Sky as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympics

Daily Mail  

The return of WNBA action means the return of two incredibly talented rookies to the floor in their heated rivalry. While Caitlin Clark still has to wait a day before returning to the floor, Angel Reese was back in action on Thursday as her Chicago Sky took on the Phoenix Mercury. Angel Reese gets the and-1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qSH90Ooqki — Marquee …

Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league’s surge in popularity
7 months ago

Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league’s surge in popularity

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game for the first time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, the league announced Wednesday. A television audience of 3.44 million watched the All-Stars win 117-109 on July 20 in the most-watched WNBA All-Star Game. “The city of Indianapolis and the entire state of Indiana have such an incredible and enduring …

WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event ever
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event ever

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The WNBA All-Star Game drew …

Caitlin Clark breaks TWO more records as Indiana Fever superstar makes huge statement in Rookie of the Year race with Angel Reese
8 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks TWO more records as Indiana Fever superstar makes huge statement in Rookie of the Year race with Angel Reese

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark continues to break new ground just a few months into her sensational rookie season with the Indiana Fever. In their game against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night - the last before this weekend's All-Star showpiece and a subsequent pause in schedule for the Olympic Games - Clark smashed two new records on another remarkable evening to boost …

Caitlin Clark's bitter rival Chennedy Carter says Angel Reese should be the WNBA's Rookie of the Year over Indiana Fever star: 'No other way to put it'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's bitter rival Chennedy Carter says Angel Reese should be the WNBA's Rookie of the Year over Indiana Fever star: 'No other way to put it'

Daily Mail  

Angel Reese's Chicago Sky teammates believe she should be taken more seriously in the race for Rookie of the Year in the WNBA. Chennedy Carter, who led the team with 33 points in Chicago's win over Seattle, told the ION broadcast after the game that Reese deserves to be the front-runner to be recognized as the league's best youngster. Chicago's …

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history AGAIN as Indiana Fever star strengthens Rookie of the Year claims against rival Angel Reese
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history AGAIN as Indiana Fever star strengthens Rookie of the Year claims against rival Angel Reese

Daily Mail  

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has accomplished something no rookie has ever done before in the history of the league. Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double Clark dropped 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a win over the New York Liberty THERE IT IS 🌟 Caitlin Clark records the …

Caitlin Clark breaks her silence on being Angel Reese's teammate after rookie rivals were both named on WNBA's All-Star team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark breaks her silence on being Angel Reese's teammate after rookie rivals were both named on WNBA's All-Star team

Daily Mail  

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark revealed her feelings on teaming up with Angel Reese for the WNBA All-Star game coming up this summer. Clark and Reese will be on 'Team WNBA' as they get set to play the USA Olympic team on July 20. 'I know people are going to be really excited about it, but I hope it doesn't …

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese battled in college, pros. Now they will team up as WNBA All-Stars
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese battled in college, pros. Now they will team up as WNBA All-Stars

LA Times  

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, left, and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese will play together on Team WNBA during the league’s All-Star Game against the U.S. national team July 19 in Phoenix. “I know people will be really excited about it, but I hope it doesn’t take away from everyone else,” said Clark, whose 7.1 assists per game rank third in the …

Caitlin Clark-Diana Taurasi matchup becomes second most-watched WNBA game on ESPN
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark-Diana Taurasi matchup becomes second most-watched WNBA game on ESPN

New York Times  

The Rookie versus The GOAT produced some viewership magic for the WNBA. The Indiana Fever’s 88-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury on June 30 averaged 1.9 million viewers, the second most-watched WNBA game in the history of ESPN only behind the Fever against the Chicago Sky on June 23. What makes this particularly interesting, as Sports Media Watch first noted: …

Latest Fever vs. Sky game draws 2.3 million viewers, becomes most-watched WNBA game in 23 years
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Latest Fever vs. Sky game draws 2.3 million viewers, becomes most-watched WNBA game in 23 years

New York Times  

When Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese get together, sports media companies rejoice. The Chicago Sky’s 88-87 victory Sunday over the Indiana Fever — featuring a career-high 25 points from Reese and the Sky erasing a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit — averaged 2.302 million viewers on ESPN, per the company. The June 16 game between the teams — a 91-83 Fever win …

Reese, Clark deliver with stars on hand for latest matchup between Sky, Fever
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Reese, Clark deliver with stars on hand for latest matchup between Sky, Fever

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Angel Reese had just pulled off the best performance of her young career to help the Chicago Sky rally past the Indiana Fever and old college rival Caitlin Clark on Sunday. She understands me, she knows what I’ve been through, what I’m going through.” A game featuring some of the WNBA’s brightest young stars delivered in a huge …

Angel Reese leads Sky to 88-87 win over Fever despite Caitlin Clark’s franchise-record 13 assists
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese leads Sky to 88-87 win over Fever despite Caitlin Clark’s franchise-record 13 assists

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat Indiana 88-87 despite 17 points and a franchise-record 13 assists for the Fever’s Caitlin Clark on Sunday. Reese scored inside to give the Sky a two-point lead before Carter and Camilla Cardoso each hit 1 of 2 from the foul line …

Angel Reese dominates as Sky surge back to top Fever, Caitlin Clark: ‘I’m a dog’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese dominates as Sky surge back to top Fever, Caitlin Clark: ‘I’m a dog’

New York Times  

Angel Reese established early post position on the right block of the Chicago Sky’s offensive possession with just under a minute to play in regulation. Indiana center Aliyah Boston had 18 points and seven rebounds, while rookie guard Caitlin Clark recorded double-digit assists for the first time in her career, ending the loss with 13 assists and 17 points. Here …

Angel Reese walks the walk in Sky’s rivalry win over Caitlin Clark, Fever
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese walks the walk in Sky’s rivalry win over Caitlin Clark, Fever

New York Times  

CHICAGO — With 43.4 seconds left and the clock stopped after a foul, Angel Reese walked by herself toward the faraway Chicago Sky basket, smiling and clapping with that familiar look on her face. During the week leading up to the game, Sky forward Marina Mabrey told a few of us that if this really were a rivalry, she hoped …

Is there a better WNBA rivalry than Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese? Our experts debate
9 months ago

Is there a better WNBA rivalry than Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese? Our experts debate

New York Times  

The Athletic has launched a new series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. Let’s really jump in, though, with another rivalry that some key participants —notably Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides — say has been around for a few years: Fever-Sky. Merchant: At a much more charitable time to us on the West Coast: …

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It’s about far more than basketball
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It’s about far more than basketball

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Oh, you thought going to a WNBA basketball game might be an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days? “Sport,” she says, “is a microcosm reflects and refracts society.” AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a culture war swirls around Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. “How dare you make this …

WNBA legend slams outrage over treatment of Caitlin Clark after Angel Reese controversy: 'We can't make it seem like she was assaulted'
9 months ago

WNBA legend slams outrage over treatment of Caitlin Clark after Angel Reese controversy: 'We can't make it seem like she was assaulted'

Daily Mail  

Angel Reese's controversial foul on Caitlin Clark at the weekend was nothing more than 'a basketball play' despite the outrage directed towards the Chicago Sky rookie. In Chicago's defeat to Indiana on Sunday, Reese picked up a flagrant-one foul after missing a block and instead smacking Clark straight on the head, which sent her tumbling to the floor. WNBA legend …

Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese 2.0: WNBA legend fumes at media's biased ‘nasty work' in reducing entire game to foul play
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese 2.0: WNBA legend fumes at media's biased ‘nasty work' in reducing entire game to foul play

Hindustan Times  

Swin Cash, a three-time WNBA champion and four-time WNBA All-Star, torched media's coverage of Angel Reese's flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark during their Sunday match, marking Indiana Fever's second standoff with Chicago Sky. Notably, Reese's foul on Clark became the talk of the hour and the Internet to the extent that it overshadowed Indiana Fever's big win over Chicago Sky. …

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