View host suggests Caitlin Clark’s popularity is due to ‘pretty privilege’
7 months ago

View host suggests Caitlin Clark’s popularity is due to ‘pretty privilege’

The Independent  

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Dave Portnoy slams 'race-baiters' and 'fake fans' in blistering Caitlin Clark defense amid 'white privilege' saga
6 days, 23 hours ago

Dave Portnoy slams 'race-baiters' and 'fake fans' in blistering Caitlin Clark defense amid 'white privilege' saga

Daily Mail  

Dave Portnoy has slammed both 'race-baiters' in the WNBA and 'fake fans' of Caitlin Clark in a blistering defense of the Indiana Fever star. 'You have a lot of jealous basketball players, pundits, whatever, race-baiters, being like: "Oh, the only reason Caitlin Clark is getting all these endorsements, all this attention, all everything is because she's white." Clark was named …

Caitlin Clark brushes off WNBA 'white privilege' controversy as she joins Tyrese Haliburton at college game
1 week, 2 days ago

Caitlin Clark brushes off WNBA 'white privilege' controversy as she joins Tyrese Haliburton at college game

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark brushed off the controversy surrounding her TIME Magazine interview this week to soak up some college basketball. But Clark put the criticism behind her as she joined her NBA counterpart, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, at Wisconsin men's basketball game against Butler. Caitlin Clark was honored with TIME's Athlete of the Year award for 2024 earlier this week …

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson
1 week, 4 days ago

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson

CNN  

CNN — Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for its awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The league’s overall attendance increased by 48% year-on-year to its highest level in over 20 years; this phenomenon has been coined “The Caitlin Clark effect.” A side effect of Clark’s success has …

Caitlin Clark stuns on red carpet at TIME event in New York after winning Athlete of the Year award
1 week, 5 days ago

Caitlin Clark stuns on red carpet at TIME event in New York after winning Athlete of the Year award

Daily Mail  

A day after Caitlin Clark was announced as TIME's Athlete of the Year, she wowed in a black dress on the red carpet and as part of a panel at an event for the company in New York City on Wednesday night. The Indiana Fever star also took photos with track and field athletes Anna Cockrell and Dina Asher-Smith on …

Caitlin Clark reveals her unexpectedly funny childhood fear
1 month, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark reveals her unexpectedly funny childhood fear

Hindustan Times  

Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's 2024 Rookie of the Year, while attending the Annika LPGA’s Women’s Leadership Summit, surprised fans by revealing a rather funny and unexpected fear. Attending the LPGA Women’s Leadership Summit, Caitlin Clark humorously clarified her dislike for felines and shared her anxieties about playing golf, proving her relatable side beyond basketball. Caitlin Clark explores her new ‘pro …

It’s been a historically popular season for the WNBA
2 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 …

Ex-ESPN anchor is slammed for contradicting herself on Caitlin Clark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-ESPN anchor is slammed for contradicting herself on Caitlin Clark

Daily Mail  

Former ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has fumed over 'irresponsible' reports about Caitlin Clark causing WNBA ratings to plummet - despite appearing to agree with them. Former ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has fumed over 'irresponsible' reports about Caitlin Clark The sports journalist shared a post on X about Sunday's playoff game between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty being …

REVEALED: Caitlin Clark causes WNBA ratings to fall through the floor as fans turn off after her rookie season ends
2 months, 3 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 legend Sheryl Swoopes responds to claims she was removed from booth for Indiana Fever game over her criticism of Caitlin Clark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes responds to claims she was removed from booth for Indiana Fever game over her criticism of Caitlin Clark

Daily Mail  

Sheryl Swoopes has responded to claims she was removed from commentating an Indiana Fever game over her criticism of Caitlin Clark - saying she was 'never supposed to do that game anyway.' 'They were like, 'Oh Sheryl was replaced, they fired her, they kicked her off the game because it's Caitlin Clark, and she can't do that game,'' Swoopes began …

WNBA sees 48-PERCENT JUMP in ticket sales in 2024 as Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever set attendance record
2 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 …

FOX host claims 'racists' are pretending to be Caitlin Clark fans to abuse black WNBA players
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FOX host claims 'racists' are pretending to be Caitlin Clark fans to abuse black WNBA players

Daily Mail  

FOX Sports analyst Nick Wright insisted that racists used Caitlin Clark's popularity to spread hate towards black WNBA players. Nick Wright suggested the racists pretended to be Caitlin Clark fans to spread hatred Clark's fans have been continuously pointed out for making racist remarks to other players Following the Fever's elimination, Connecticut star Alyssa Thomas fumed over the racial abuse …

Caitlin Clark has fan removed from WNBA playoff game after tense courtside altercation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark has fan removed from WNBA playoff game after tense courtside altercation

The Independent  

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Is star rookie Caitlin Clark ‘dominating’ the WNBA? Sheryl Swoopes doesn’t think so
3 months ago

Is star rookie Caitlin Clark ‘dominating’ the WNBA? Sheryl Swoopes doesn’t think so

LA Times  

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, left, is guarded by Dallas Wings’ Jacy Sheldon on Sunday in Indianapolis. Clark’s rookie season has included setting a WNBA record for assists and leading the Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. “What I said was I didn’t think Caitlin or Angel would come into the league and dominate immediately, which I …

WNBA icon Nancy Lieberman brands Caitlin Clark 'the Taylor Swift of women's basketball' as she compares Fever rookie's fans to 'Swifties'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA icon Nancy Lieberman brands Caitlin Clark 'the Taylor Swift of women's basketball' as she compares Fever rookie's fans to 'Swifties'

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark is already the Taylor Swift of women's basketball after bringing unprecedented attention to the WNBA in her rookie season. That's the verdict of WNBA legend Nancy Lieberman, who has even compared the Indiana Fever sensation's fans to Swift's die-hard legion of 'Swifties'. WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark has been described as the Taylor Swift of women's basketball “Her fans …

Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her
3 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 …

Dazzling Caitlin Clark leads Fever to fourth straight win amid playoff chase as WNBA Hall of Famer compares her to Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dazzling Caitlin Clark leads Fever to fourth straight win amid playoff chase as WNBA Hall of Famer compares her to Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark shined in the Indiana Fever's fourth straight win as they left Dallas with a 100-93 win over the Wings on Sunday. With Clark's sensational rookie season nearing its conclusion, Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman commended the former Iowa star for her contributions to the game during the broadcast. Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to their fourth straight …

Stephen A. Smith defends Caitlin Clark after WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes threw 'insane' shade at Fever rookie
4 months ago

Stephen A. Smith defends Caitlin Clark after WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes threw 'insane' shade at Fever rookie

Daily Mail  

A WNBA legend has thrown some shade at Caitlin Clark - and Stephen A. Smith is not having it. However, when discussing the Fever's recent form on the 'Queens of the Court' podcast, Sheryl Swoopes somehow didn't mention Clark at all. Stephen A. Smith blasted Sheryl Swoopes for her shade of Caitlin Clark on a recent podcast Sheryl Swoopes recently …

Caitlin Clark’s progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBA
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBA

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA amid a myriad of questions about how she would handle the transition to pro basketball. “I’ve always been able to see something happen before it happens,” Clark said recently after the Fever defeated Phoenix and completed their first season sweep of any team since 2020. She’s one of those players where her IQ …

ESPN anchor apologizes to WNBA legend after slamming her for criticizing Caitlin Clark
4 months, 3 weeks ago

ESPN anchor apologizes to WNBA legend after slamming her for criticizing Caitlin Clark

Daily Mail  

ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor Elle Duncan has backtracked her comments that called out four-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes over her hate for Caitlin Clark. On Thursday, Duncan said during her eponymous 'Elle Duncan Show' that Swoopes seemed to be 'spreading hate' about Clark, while reacting to the three-time Olympic gold medalist's recent remarks about the Fever rookie on her 'Queens of …

Not ‘bummed’ Caitlin Clark is cheering for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics: ‘I watched USA Women yesterday’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Not ‘bummed’ Caitlin Clark is cheering for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics: ‘I watched USA Women yesterday’

Hindustan Times  

Indiana Fever and WNBA icon Caitlin Clark, though not selected for the US women's basketball team, is supporting Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Obviously, the perfect time is during practice with the time change in Paris, so maybe Christie should cancel practice so I can watch more of the Olympics.” Team USA women's basketball is set to face …

Caitlin Clark's boyfriend gives behind the scenes look at how WNBA star is spending her Olympics break
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's boyfriend gives behind the scenes look at how WNBA star is spending her Olympics break

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark is making the most of the WNBA's Olympic break by relaxing in the sun with boyfriend Connor McCaffery and friends. McCaffery, who started dating fellow Iowa star Clark before she became a household name across the country, shared a series of snaps of their sunny vacation as his girlfriend unwinds after the WNBA All-Star Game. Matthiessen is currently …

Caitlin Clark speaks out on Olympics snub 'vindication' after rookie and WNBA All-Stars beat Team USA ahead of games in Paris
5 months ago

Caitlin Clark speaks out on Olympics snub 'vindication' after rookie and WNBA All-Stars beat Team USA ahead of games in Paris

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark addressed her omission from the US Olympic team after she and the WNBA All-Stars claimed victory over the Americans heading to Paris Saturday night. The superstar rookie, along with Angel Reese and Arike Ogunbowale, headlined the WNBA All-Stars team as they beat the Team USA 117-109 in the Olympics roster's tune-up before the games later this month. Four …

Which WNBA legend was Caitlin Clark's ‘LeBron James’ growing up?
5 months ago

Which WNBA legend was Caitlin Clark's ‘LeBron James’ growing up?

Hindustan Times  

There’s no denying the “Caitlin Clark Effect” in swing at the WNBA, opening the women’s league to a wider international audience. Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark celebrates in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. During a recent press conference, Clark bared her hearty sentiments about a basketball player …

Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night
5 months ago

Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — As much as she wanted to play in the Olympics, Caitlin Clark savors the thought of some time off during the WNBA’s monthlong hiatus for the Paris Games. “I feel like I’ve been nonstop go since, like, probably September of last year,” Clark said before her milestone moment Wednesday night in a 101-93 loss to the Dallas …

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It’s about far more than basketball
6 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 …

Stephen A. Smith goes on Caitlin Clark WNBA race rant over Indiana Fever star's success: 'There's a broader issue here that can't be escaped'
6 months, 1 week ago

Stephen A. Smith goes on Caitlin Clark WNBA race rant over Indiana Fever star's success: 'There's a broader issue here that can't be escaped'

Daily Mail  

Stephen A. Smith went on a Caitlin Clark-driven WNBA race rant this week, bringing up what he believes her rise has exposed about society, while name-dropping Martin Luther King and Donald Trump. On Caitlin Clark and all the recent discussions surrounding her pic.twitter.com/J8oR6Tex9n — Stephen A Smith June 14, 2024 Caitlin Clark has been at the forefront of the WNBA's …

WNBA star reignites war of words with Caitlin Clark and insists she must speak out in 'culture war': 'We all have a platform, we all have a voice... silence is a luxury'
6 months, 1 week ago

WNBA star reignites war of words with Caitlin Clark and insists she must speak out in 'culture war': 'We all have a platform, we all have a voice... silence is a luxury'

Daily Mail  

Connecticut Sun star Dijonai Carrington has thrown shade at the WNBA's newest superstar Caitlin Clark after the Indiana Fever star seemed to bat away claims about her name being used in an ongoing culture war. DiJonnai Carrington subtweeted Caitlin Clark for her response to a question about her name being used in an ongoing 'culture war' surrounding the WNBA in …

Caitlin Clark: Shaquille O'Neal accuses WNBA stars of 'professional jealousy' towards Indiana Fever rookie
6 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark: Shaquille O'Neal accuses WNBA stars of 'professional jealousy' towards Indiana Fever rookie

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark is the victim of 'professional jealousy' in her debut WNBA season, according to Shaquille O'Neal. Caitlin Clark is the victim of 'professional jealousy' in her debut WNBA season, according to Shaquille O'Neal And amid the controversy, O'Neal has weighed in on Clark and why opposition players are making a beeline for her. The 22-year-old's Indiana debut smashed ESPN …

Adam Silver: ‘It would have been nice’ to see Caitlin Clark on Olympic team
6 months, 1 week ago

Adam Silver: ‘It would have been nice’ to see Caitlin Clark on Olympic team

New York Times  

DALLAS — NBA commissioner Adam Silver discussed Caitlin Clark’s absence from the 12-player Team USA women’s basketball roster Thursday, telling a small group of reporters at a charity event that “it would have been nice to see her on the floor” in the upcoming Summer Olympics. While his job does involve overseeing the WNBA in which Clark is in her …

Caitlin Clark faces U.S. Olympic snub: reports
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark faces U.S. Olympic snub: reports

Raw Story  

Women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark will not be selected for the United States Paris Olympics team, multiple US media reports said Saturday. Clark entered the WNBA this season after a record-shattering college career that has sent interest in women’s basketball skyrocketing. Clark shot to prominence during her college career, which saw her eclipse Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old all-time college basketball scoring …

Letters to Sports: WNBA must protect Caitlin Clark or suffer the consequences
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: WNBA must protect Caitlin Clark or suffer the consequences

LA Times  

The brain trust at the WNBA has to have its head examined. Thus there is no money to pay even great players like Candace Parker or A’ja Wilson very well. Now Caitlin Clark, a generational talent, comes along who fans actually want to watch and rather than adapting to a new more fan-friendly style of play, two-bit hacks like Chennedy …

WNBA star tells fans to 'go watch golf' if they're uncomfortable with league's physicality amid controversy over Caitlin Clark bodycheck
6 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA star tells fans to 'go watch golf' if they're uncomfortable with league's physicality amid controversy over Caitlin Clark bodycheck

Daily Mail  

Anyone offended by the WNBA's physicality is welcome to tune into the PGA Tour, says Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale. 'Like, it's gonna be physical so if you don't want to go watch this go watch golf or something,' Ogunbowale said after Dallas Wings loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. Chennedy Carter's hip check on Caitlin Clark …

Caitlin Clark exposes male-dominated sports media as she takes WNBA to the ‘next level’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark exposes male-dominated sports media as she takes WNBA to the ‘next level’

Hindustan Times  

Caitlin Clark is a rookie who uncorked into the WNBA, and the male-dominated sporting press is struggling to keep up with her. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in New York. After Chennedy Carter fouled Clark over …

The ugly truth is that Caitlin Clark is the victim of jealous, race-baiting WNBA bullies who can't stand to see her win. But, says TIM HOWARD, here's how she should fight back...
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The ugly truth is that Caitlin Clark is the victim of jealous, race-baiting WNBA bullies who can't stand to see her win. But, says TIM HOWARD, here's how she should fight back...

Daily Mail  

WNBA rookie-phenom Caitlin Clark must have known that she had it coming. Still, it was a shock seeing Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter deliberately plant her shoulder into a defenseless Clark and send her sprawling onto the court in Saturday's game. It was a shock seeing Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter deliberately plant her shoulder into a defenseless Clark and send her …

Granderson: Caitlin Clark can handle the bruises as a WNBA rookie
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Granderson: Caitlin Clark can handle the bruises as a WNBA rookie

LA Times  

We knew Caitlin Clark was going to have a slow start to her pro career because the team that drafted her, the Indiana Fever, has not had a winning season since President Obama was in office. Hence the Rodney Dangerfield joke: “I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.” For her part, Clark has …

Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?

LA Times  

The two WNBA rookies were rivals in college. Their teams — Clark’s Hawkeyes and Reese’s Louisiana State Tigers — played in the 2023 NCAA championship game, with LSU claiming a 102-85 victory. Late in the game, Reese was seen waving her hand and pointing to her ring finger in front of Clark, apparently showing the Iowa star where the championship …

Caitlin Clark's go-to fast food order revealed after the No. 1 WNBA draft pick got candid in new ESPN+ documentary
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's go-to fast food order revealed after the No. 1 WNBA draft pick got candid in new ESPN+ documentary

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark may be an athlete at the top of her game, but that doesn't stop her from enjoying a few cheat meals. The Indiana Fever player, who is starring in the new ESPN+ series Full Court Press, filmed the documentary throughout her final year of college at the University of Iowa. According to Athlon Sports, Bier said Clark's order …

Plaschke: Caitlin Clark brings the magic in her Hollywood debut
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Plaschke: Caitlin Clark brings the magic in her Hollywood debut

LA Times  

Caitlin Clark spent most of her first visit to Los Angeles stuck in terrible traffic Friday, stalling and swerving and slamming the brakes as her Indiana Fever team careened toward embarrassment. CAITLIN CLARK DAGGER 🗡️ Caitlin knocks down a HUGE three to extend the lead vs the Sparks #IONWNBA pic.twitter.com/IdYbMUZodw — WNBA May 25, 2024 Then with 40 seconds remaining …

Riley Gaines claims Angel Reese is JEALOUS of Caitlin Clark and blasts 'insecure' Chicago rookie over her deleted tweet about WNBA rival
7 months ago

Riley Gaines claims Angel Reese is JEALOUS of Caitlin Clark and blasts 'insecure' Chicago rookie over her deleted tweet about WNBA rival

Daily Mail  

Riley Gaines has blasted Angel Reese over her 'distasteful' social-media post about Caitlin Clark - and claimed the Chicago Sky rookie is jealous of her ex-college rival. Reese appeared to take a dig at Clark, who has gone 0-5 in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, in a hastily deleted tweet after Chicago beat the New York Liberty 90-81 on …

Is Caitlin Clark behind WNBA’s new popularity? Angel Reese says it’s more than ‘just one person’
7 months ago

Is Caitlin Clark behind WNBA’s new popularity? Angel Reese says it’s more than ‘just one person’

LA Times  

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is guarded by defending WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty on Thursday at Barclays Center. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had a statement game Thursday against the New York Liberty, contributing 13 points and nine rebounds to her team’s 90-81 win and going viral during the game for picking the pocket of …

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy calls The View's Sunny Hostin a 'RACIST' for the host's Caitlin Clark 'privilege' take
7 months ago

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy calls The View's Sunny Hostin a 'RACIST' for the host's Caitlin Clark 'privilege' take

Daily Mail  

Dave Portnoy has branded Sunny Hostin a 'racist' after The View co-host controversially claimed Caitlin Clark is only popular because of 'white privilege'. Hostin's take on the Indiana Fever rookie has sparked controversy, with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy taking issue with her comments this week. Barstool Sports chief Dave Portnoy has defended Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark Clark has …

Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings
7 months ago

Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fueled by its sensational rookie class of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media. ESPN’s broadcast of Clark’s opening night game when the Indiana Fever played the Connecticut Sun had the highest viewership for a WNBA game on the network. “That’s viewership …

Like Caitlin Clark, LeBron James started pro career 0-4. Lakers star hopes ‘she kills’ in WNBA
7 months ago

Like Caitlin Clark, LeBron James started pro career 0-4. Lakers star hopes ‘she kills’ in WNBA

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James, left, said he understands what Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark is experiencing early in her WNBA career. “I’m rooting for Caitlin because I’ve been in that seat before,” James said on Wednesday’s episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with JJ Redick. Through his first four professional games — the same number Clark has played with …

Caitlin Clark marketing boom is celebrated but also draws questions of race and equity
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark marketing boom is celebrated but also draws questions of race and equity

LA Times  

Women’s basketball has never seen anything like Caitlin Clark, the sweet-shooting rookie guard for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. “The more opportunities we can give across the board, that’s what’s going to elevate women’s basketball.” Fans watch Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warm up for the team’s game against the New York Liberty on Thursday in Indianapolis. “ kind of stands …

Caitlin Clark adjusting to playing in the WNBA, finishes first week on a high note
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark adjusting to playing in the WNBA, finishes first week on a high note

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark is adjusting to life as a professional women’s basketball player. The schedule wasn’t kind with the first three games against two of the top teams in the league with New York and Connecticut. The 22-year-old Clark had her best game of the young season against New York, but it still wasn’t enough to get the …

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut is most-watched game in two decades
7 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut is most-watched game in two decades

The Independent  

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Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network
7 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — ESPN’s broadcast of the Connecticut Sun’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the highest viewership for a WNBA game on the network. The Sun’s 92-71 win over the Fever in Clark’s WNBA debut on the league’s opening night on Tuesday drew an average of 2.1 million viewers on ESPN2, ESPN+ and Disney+, including a …

Caitlin Clark responds to WNBA star A'ja Wilson's claims that her meteoric rise comes down to her race
7 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark responds to WNBA star A'ja Wilson's claims that her meteoric rise comes down to her race

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark has responded to WNBA star Aj'a Wilson's claims that her meteoric rise in popularity comes down to her race ahead of her league debut on Wednesday. Just a day after Wilson, a power forward for the Las Vegas Aces, told The Associated Press that her 'blood boils' when people refuse to believe that ethnicity is a factor in …

Caitlin Clark's ready for her WNBA regular-season debut as Fever take on Connecticut
7 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark's ready for her WNBA regular-season debut as Fever take on Connecticut

The Independent  

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