5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 WNBA's Rookie of the Year to the enslaved protagonist of Alex Haley's 1976 bestseller, Roots. Alyssa Thomas spoke out on the 'unacceptable' racist abuse from Indiana Fever fans Clark addressed the racist remarks directed at her black colleagues with reporters on Friday following the Fever's first-round playoff defeat at the hands of the Sun. Meanwhile, FOX Sports analyst Nick Wright is insisting that racists used Clark's popularity to spread hate towards black WNBA players.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fox Sports' Rob Parker criticizes Caitlin Clark's NBA all-star snub

India Today

A controversy has surfaced surrounding Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after she declined an invitation to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend’s 3-point shootout. “Caitlin Clark has ruined NBA All-Star Weekend,” Parker said during a broadcast. That would have been the only reason to tune in this weekend.” Clark, named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, reportedly opted to …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indiana Fever add 2-time WNBA champ Sydney Colson to roster led by Caitlin Clark

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever signed free agent guard Sydney Colson on Thursday, adding yet another WNBA champion to play behind All-Star point guard Caitlin Clark. “Sydney is a proven veteran in our league and throughout her career, delivered for her teams in many big moments,” general manager Amber Cox said in a statement. Indiana already has signed free agent …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indiana Fever expect to add 2-time All-Star Natasha Howard when free agency opens, AP source says

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever expect to sign forward Natasha Howard when free agency opens, adding a two-time All-Star to a lineup already featuring three All-Stars including point guard Caitlin Clark, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Her experience could help the last two WNBA Rookies of the Year — Clark and 6-5 forward …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at Iowa

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing the Brazilian National Team this WNBA preseason at the University of Iowa. She played in two Olympics for the Brazilian National Team, at the 2012 London Games and the 2016 Rio Games. Clark finished her college career last season as the all-time leading men’s or women’s scorer in NCAA …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark declines invite to a 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend

Associated Press

Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro. The Fever star declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during NBA All-Star weekend next month, her representatives at Excel Sports said Wednesday. There had been discussions for Clark to participate in a contest …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark will not participate in NBA All-Star Weekend 3-point challenge

New York Times

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in the NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge at next month’s NBA All-Star Game festivities, opting to make her 3-point contest debut at the WNBA’s All-Star Game in July. “She wants her first 3-point contest to be at WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis this summer.” Clark’s participation would have come on the heels of …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark tells Travis Kelce she luckily avoided postseason surgery on bizarre injury from WNBA season

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark has revealed that she managed to avoid postseason surgery after rupturing her eardrum during her rookie WNBA season. Caitlin Clark told the Kelce brothers she managed to avoid surgery after rupturing her eardrum Christie Sides and Caitlin Clark talk in Brooklyn after the rookie suffered a ruptured eardrum 'Someone set a screen on me and I hit my …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA star Caitlin Clark and Nike's branding challenges: A battle for influence

India Today

Caitlin Clark, the top-1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has made her mark in both women’sâbasketball and pop culture. A recent report highlighted a $27 billion drop in Nike’s market value, and while Clark’s treatment alone isn’t to blame, the timing is hard to ignore. Many believe a Caitlin Clark signature shoe could bridge the gap between sports and …

3 months ago

Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year

Associated Press

Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. “It was a great year for women’s basketball and women’s sports.” Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives as Seattle Storm guard …

3 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena

The Hindu

No Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player will wear Caitlin Clark’s No. Clark finished her college career last season as the all-time leading men’s or women’s scorer in NCAA Division I history and is widely regarded as a transformational figure in the women’s game. “Caitlin Clark has not only redefined excellence on the court but has also inspired countless young athletes …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

WNBA is 'intent on killing its golden goose' Caitlin Clark amid 'white privilege' debate, analyst claims

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark's admission to the existence of white privilege has turned conservatives pundits' favorite WNBA star into a target for criticism. 'Will you watch Caitlin Clark games less now that she has apologized for her white privilege and bent the knee to the woke lunatics running the WNBA?' Caitlin Clark 's admission to the existence of white privilege has led …

3 months, 1 week ago

WNBA Team Owner Catches Heat For Criticizing Time’s Caitlin Clark Cover

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sheila Johnson, co-owner of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, sparked criticism on Friday after she told CNN that Time magazine could’ve put the “whole” league on its cover instead of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Johnson, America’s first Black woman billionaire and co-founder of BET, suggested that Time could’ve named the WNBA as its “League of the Year” …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

Olympics star Gabby Thomas weighs in on Caitlin Clark controversy as she brutally hits back at Riley Gaines

Daily Mail

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas leapt to Caitlin Clark's defense this week after the WNBA star was attacked by conservative activist Riley Gaines. As part of winning TIME Magazine's Athlete of the Year, Clark gave a wide-ranging interview discussing many parts of her rise to fame, including how race has played a role in her status. Gaines, who rose to …

3 months, 1 week ago

Megyn Kelly Attacked Caitlin Clark For Addressing White Privilege. Here's What Kelly's Missing.

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Megyn Kelly unleashed an attack against Caitlin Clark after the WNBA star talked about ways white privilege seeps into women’s basketball during an interview published in Time magazine this week. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is also often credited for playing a significant role in the WNBA’s recent record-breaking attendance and TV ratings — dubbed …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark hits back at Megyn Kelly attacking her over 'white privilege' comments in WNBA success

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark has doubled down on her comments about experiencing white privilege, despite being criticized in some corners for her remarks. The 22-year-old Clark said the WNBA has 'been built on' black players and that 'as a white person, there is privilege'. It sparked an angry response from Megyn Kelly, who said Clark was apologizing for being white, while Jason …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's fiercest critic Sheryl Swoopes aims another dig at WNBA star after TIME award

Daily Mail

Death, taxes, and WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes making an unprovoked dig at Caitlin Clark, with her latest putdown coming after the Indiana Fever sensation won TIME's Athlete of the Year award. 'I don’t think I’m surprised,' Swoopes said of Clark winning the award on 'Gil's Arena'. Clark has been in the crosshairs of WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes for the last …

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

"Blocking out the noise": WNBA's Caitlin Clark fires back at Megyn Kelly in ongoing privilege debate

Salon

WNBA star Caitlin Clark broke the record for assists in her rookie season. Clark shot back at conservative commentator Megyn Kelly while accepting a Time magazine award for “Athlete of the Year” on Wednesday. "I think my best skill is just blocking out the noise, and hopefully it continues to be, because with the way things are going and where …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark slammed by Megyn Kelly for 'apologizing' for being white in Time magazine interview

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark has been accused of being 'fake' for 'all-but apologizing' for her race after the WNBA star admitted she has benefited from white 'privilege'. Clark has become one of the biggest stars in women's sports but, after winning the award, she said the WNBA has 'been built on' black players and that 'as a white person, there is privilege'. …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark named Time’s Athlete of the Year

CNN

CNN — Caitlin Clark – who helped draw crowds to arenas around the country and drive up viewership numbers in her final year of college and then in her rookie year in the WNBA – has been named Time’s Athlete of the Year. In her debut season with the Indiana Fever following a stellar career at Iowa, Clark took home …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark named Time’s Athlete of the Year, shares reaction to Olympics roster omission

New York Times

Even as she struggled through the first month of her WNBA season, Caitlin Clark believed she would make Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics. USA Basketball skewed more veteran than in previous cycles — this was the first Olympics that Carol Callan hadn’t been the director of the women’s basketball program — and Clark was left stateside. And it’s …

3 months, 3 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 …

4 months ago

How Caitlin Clark helped ignite 'unprecedented' WNBA gambling boom - and why that could help the league break into America's big four

Daily Mail

The seismic growth the WNBA enjoyed in 2024 wasn't limited to a few more ticket sales or ad buys. Caitlin Clark was the subject of 13 percent of all WNBA prop bets on FanDuel in 2024 And over July, August and September – the heart of the WNBA season – American sports books enjoyed a 42.4-percent overall increase compared to …

4 months ago

WNBA star Caitlin Clark joins Cincinnati ownership group in bid for NWSL team

The Hindu

WNBA player Caitlin Clark is joining a group bidding to own a National Women’s Soccer League franchise in Cincinnati. The NWSL bid team said Clark’s influence on women’s sports will serve as a boost toward its goal for an expansion franchise. “The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group in pursuit of bringing …

4 months ago

Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women’s Soccer League team

Associated Press

WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team. Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. “The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group in pursuit of bringing women’s professional soccer to our city,” a …

4 months ago

Caitlin Clark is right to snub Unrivaled, claims Skip Bayless after 'jealousy and resentment' WNBA star suffered

Daily Mail

Skip Bayless claims that Caitlin Clark is right to skip the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league in January after the Indiana Fever star walked with a target on her back throughout her rookie campaign. WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart founded the 3-on-3 league to provide an alternative for women's basketball players who typically play overseas during the offseason to make …

4 months ago

Alysha Clark gets chance to play close to home by joining Athletes Unlimited

Associated Press

Alysha Clark jumped at the chance to play close to home. “It’s really exciting as I haven’t played at home since college,” Clark, who played at Middle Tennessee State, told The AP in a phone interview. “It gives me a chance to have a footprint in the community back home.” The 37-year-old forward who has won three WNBA titles, including …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark admits she was ‘really upset’ at WNBA draft night

Hindustan Times

Caitlin Clark, 2024 WNBA No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever, recently opened up on her experience on the ‘Fresh Talk’ podcast, hosted by Jada Gyamfi, alongside her former Iowa teammates Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall. Despite her historic college career and being drafted first overall, Caitlin Clark's WNBA Draft night fell short of her expectations, leaving her upset. …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark has a new coach. Here’s what to expect from Indiana Fever’s Stephanie White

New York Times

Stephanie White couldn’t hide her enthusiasm at her introductory press conference for the Indiana Fever. It was Clark’s historic rookie season that vaulted the Fever into the next phase of team building and prompted the franchise to seek out a coach of White’s pedigree — one who could make Indiana a championship contender. GO DEEPER Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever championship …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the decades-long struggle that made the Caitlin Clark phenomenon possible

New York Times

In 1990, 34-year-old Carol Stiff, a basketball junkie who spent years coaching small college ball in the Northeast, packed away her clipboard and took an entry-level programmer position at what she considered a “little company” in Bristol, Conn. Basketball had long been a part of Stiff’s life. People weren’t watching because it wasn’t televised.” In her third year at ESPN, …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's teammate announced as Unrivaled participant, leaving limited spots open for the Fever star

Daily Mail

The new Unrivaled basketball league is making a push to secure Caitlin Clark's services in every way possible, including signing her teammates and friends to contracts. On Wednesday, Unrivaled announced Clark's Indiana Fever teammate Lexie Hull as the 29th member of the 36-player league. Caitlin Clark has not declared her offseason basketball intentions with Unrivaled looming The league has been …

5 months ago

Fans already can't wait for the new WNBA season after big Caitlin Clark news is revealed

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark is already back in the gym and preparing for her second WNBA season, just days after the end of her rookie year. The 2025 season doesn't start until May next year, leaving fans with seven months to wait until Clark returns - but there is speculation that she could play again before that. Caitlin Clark appears to be …

5 months, 1 week 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 …

5 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie since 2008 to be named to All-WNBA first team

CNN

CNN — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become the first rookie in 16 years to be named to the All-WNBA first team. Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has also been named in the All-WNBA first team. Corey Sipkin/AP This year is also the sixth consecutive time that Stewart has been named to the first team. Las Vegas Aces …

5 months, 1 week ago

Clark first rookie to make All-WNBA 1st team since 2008, joined by unanimous choices Wilson, Collier

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 Rookie guard Caitlin Clark added …

5 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark makes All-WNBA First Team headlined by A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier’s unanimous selections

New York Times

The 2024 MVP and Defensive Player of the Year were unanimous selections for this year’s all-WNBA first-team, and for the first time since 2008, a rookie joined them on the five-player squad. A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier both received all 67 votes for the all-WNBA First Team, which also featured rookie of the year Caitlin Clark, 2023 MVP Breanna Stewart …

5 months, 1 week ago

Will Caitlin Clark and her fellow WNBA stars soon be on strike?

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans are all saying the same thing as Nike celebrate Caitlin Clark's rookie records in first WNBA season

Daily Mail

Nike has been accused of snubbing Caitlin Clark throughout her record-breaking WNBA rookie season after paying tribute to the Indiana Fever star on social media. Nike has received a backlash after posting a tribute to Caitlin Clark on social media And throughout the 2024 season, fans have been left furious at the lack of Caitlin Clark merchandise created by Nike, …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese is slammed by Caitlin Clark fans after snubbing her Rookie of the Year win to promote her podcast

Daily Mail

Angel Reese has been criticized online for promoting her podcast before congratulating Caitlin Clark for being named WNBA Rookie of the Year. Incredibly, one voter out of 66 instead chose Reese as Rookie of the Year, despite the Chicago Sky forward failing to make it into the postseason while Clark inspired Indiana to their first playoff appearance since 2016. WNBA …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Caitlin Clark's plans for the WNBA offseason as the Indiana Fever star takes her longest break from basketball since she was 15

Daily Mail

After underlining her emergence as one of America's major sporting stars, Caitlin Clark drew the line under her rookie season on Wednesday by thanking fans on social media for their support in a debut campaign that captivated the country. Picked first at the WNBA Draft in New York in April by the Indiana Fever, Clark's arrival drove interest and excitement …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

The moment Caitlin Clark found out she had won WNBA Rookie of the Year in the middle of practice... sparking wild celebrations with her Indiana Fever teammates

Daily Mail

The Indiana Fever have revealed footage from the exhilarating moment Caitlin Clark learned she was named the WNBA's Rookie of the Year. The Fever revealed footage from the exhilarating moment Caitlin Clark learned she was ROY Teammates quickly swarmed Clark, who seemed to be expecting the WNBA honor 'Caitlin, it feels like yesterday that I called your name to the …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark delivers classy message to fans amid latest race row as star speaks out after WNBA playoffs exit

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark shared an emotional message to her fans Wednesday night when she reflected on her debut season in the WNBA. The 22-year-old's sensational rookie season in the professional league came to an end last week when the Indiana Fever crashed out of the playoffs in a second straight loss to the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark shared an emotional message …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year with 66 of 67 votes, Angel Reese gets 1

New York Times

Having etched her name across the record book during the 2024 WNBA season, Caitlin Clark has been named the league’s Rookie of the Year, receiving 66 of 67 total votes, the WNBA announced Thursday. Your 2024 WNBA All-Rookie Team 🙌 Caitlin Clark Rickea Jackson Angel Reese Kamilla Cardoso Leonie Fiebich #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/TgU5hoEztP — WNBA October 3, 2024 That Clark won …

5 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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Seattle Storm star Gabby Williams quits WNBA in wake of controversial Caitlin Clark comments

Daily Mail

A WNBA star has sensationally quit the league after re-igniting the furor over Caitlin Clark's earnings and the salaries in women's basketball. Seattle Storm star Gabby Williams has left to join Fenerbahce in Turkey following her team’s elimination from the WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces. Former Seattle Storm star Gabby Williams has left the WNBA to join Fenerbahce …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA players say the troubling side of its rise is racism and threats

New York Times

As the WNBA has reached wildly successful highs this season in viewership and attendance, players say the boom long coveted throughout women’s basketball has come with unfortunate consequences. “With more exposure, we’re seeing more of those people come out and say their words online,” Sky forward Brianna Turner said. Charles Barkley lambasted WNBA players for being “petty” and “jealous” of …

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WNBA Draft confidential: GMs anonymously scout Paige Bueckers and more March Madness guards

New York Times

The 2025 WNBA Draft will be headlined by UConn’s Paige Bueckers, who has been penciled in as the top pick ever since she decided to exercise her fifth year of eligibility. She will excel in pick-and-roll situations and is a player with a very high basketball IQ.” “It’s hard to succeed as a tiny, tiny guard, so size is just …

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