3 months, 1 week ago

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

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” due to “all the talent” instead of putting Clark on the “Athlete of the Year” cover. She continued, “We have got to operate and become stronger as a league and respect everybody that’s playing and their talents.” Clark, who won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award in October, was one of a number of new players including Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson who joined the league as it experienced a massive jump in viewership and attendance this past season. "We have so much talent out there that has been unrecognized, and I don’t think we can pin it on just one player" Washington Mystics co-owner Sheila Johnson speaks to @AmandaDCNN about TIME's decision to name Caitlin Clark "Athlete of the Year": https://t.co/nQL7NXosv7 pic.twitter.com/HjBjf0nlgX — CNN Sports December 13, 2024 The Mystics co-owner’s remarks about the cover garnered backlash from the sports world.

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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

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

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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks ago

Dave Portnoy reveals the real problem with Caitlin Clark and her 'white privilege' WNBA comments

Daily Mail

While Dave Portnoy disagreed with Caitlin Clark's comment about white privilege, the Barstool Sports chief had a unique take on the WNBA star's acknowledgment. Earlier this week, the Indiana Fever rookie sensation was named Time Magazine's 'Athlete of the Year' in honor of her impact on and off the basketball court. 'I want to say I've earned every single thing, …

3 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

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, 1 week ago

WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

Associated Press

In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits. Two-time all star Natasha Howard of the Dallas Wings also criticized the campaign, saying it felt “like a smack” for the league’s more masculine presenting players, and that it is “absolutely” harder for Black LGBTQ+ athletes to get brand deals. Additionally, Black …

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, …

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, 2 weeks 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

WNBA Legend Sue Bird Rips Racist Trolls For Using Caitlin Clark As A 'Pawn'

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING WNBA icon Sue Bird insisted on calling a “spade a spade” on Wednesday as she claimed that internet trolls are using Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as a “pawn” to spread racist hate to the league’s players. In that way, I do think Caitlin’s being used as a pawn,” said the former Seattle Storm player and the …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

New WNBA race war erupts as Megan Rapinoe blasts 'racist' question at the center of Caitlin Clark-DiJonai Carrington dispute - and players insist journalist should be FIRED

Daily Mail

Controversial retired soccer star Megan Rapinoe has thrust herself into the simmering racial tensions in the WNBA. Speaking to partner and retired WNBA legend Sue Bird on their podcast, Rapinoe blasted the 'racist' question at the heart of USA Today columnist Christine Brennan's war with the WNBA players' union. The controversial question was directed at Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington, …

5 months, 4 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 …

6 months 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 …

6 months ago

Jason Whitlock says Caitlin Clark is a 'slave' who black WNBA players are 'exploiting' to boost their profile

Daily Mail

Jason Whitlock is adding fuel to the simmering racial tensions in the WNBA by equating white superstar Caitlin Clark to an African-American slave. '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. Jason Whitlock says Caitlin Clark is a 'slave' who black WNBA …

6 months ago

WNBA players' union calls out journalist writing Caitlin Clark book for fueling 'racist, homophobic and misogynistic' abuse

Daily Mail

The WNBA players' union did not hold back in calling out a USA Today columnist for fueling the narrative of racism, homophobia, and misogynism in the league amid Caitlin Clark's meteoric rise. Caitlin Clark's fanbase has been continuously pointed out for making racist remarks I asked DiJonai Carrington about that moment early in Sunday’s Indiana-Connecticut game when she caught Caitlin …

6 months 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 …

6 months ago

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

The Independent

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6 months ago

WNBA's Alyssa Thomas, Stephanie White Slam 'Unacceptable' Racist And Homophobic Comments

Huff Post

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 25: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun talks to the media after the game against the Indiana Fever during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs on Septmember 25, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Chris Marion via Getty Images UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist …

6 months ago

WNBA star fumes over 'unacceptable' racist abuse from Caitlin Clark's fanbase after playoff win over Indiana

Daily Mail

Alyssa Thomas has had enough with the Indiana Fever's fan base and their 'unacceptable' racist abuse while supporting Caitlin Clark and the rest of her teammates. Inside Mohegan Sun Arena, one fan was heard mocking Dijonai Carrington's eyelashes, while another had a shirt that said 'ban nails' with large fake nails coming from each finger. 'It's been a lot of …

6 months ago

How Caitlin Clark’s WNBA spark is akin to the ‘Be Like Mike’ impact of Jordan in the NBA

New York Times

Start with the shoes. Clark, of course, has a long way to go before amassing a resumé to match Jordan’s six NBA championships and six finals MVPs, five NBA MVP awards and 10 scoring titles. GO DEEPER How Caitlin Clark's rookie season has been 'the perfect fuel on a fire' for a new WNBA era Clark and Jordan also elevated …

6 months, 1 week ago

WNBA infuriates Caitlin Clark fans by SNUBBING Fever rookie in promo for playoffs

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark is perhaps the biggest name who'll be participating in the WNBA postseason - but the league itself curiously excluded her from a recent playoffs promo. The WNBA posted a graphic promoting the preseason but did not include Caitlin Clark in it Clark has driven millions of viewers to the league and is expected to win Rookie of the …

6 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism

The Independent

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and the Fever are a playoff team and hungry for more

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides slept through her team’s historic playoff-clinching moment Tuesday night. During pregame warmups, beaming smiles could be found on faces all around — Clark, the former Iowa star who has taken women’s basketball to unprecedented heights; Kelsey Mitchell, the seven-year veteran who will finally get her first taste of playoff basketball; and especially Sides, …

6 months, 4 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 …

7 months ago

Caitlin Clark dispute turns ugly for Stephen A. Smith as WNBA legend calls him a COWARD

Daily Mail

A WNBA legend didn't hold back against Stephen A. Smith despite having previously thrown some shade at Caitlin Clark. Last week, Smith - a vocal Clark supporter - called out Sherly Swoopes for failing to mention Clark while praising other WNBA stars on her 'Queens of the Court' podcast, prompting Smith to label her as 'insane' on his own show. …

7 months, 1 week ago

Black WNBA players are 'racist' towards Caitlin Clark, claims Jason Whitlock as he slams TV networks like ESPN for not talking about it

Daily Mail

Controversial podcast host Jason Whitlock has accused black WNBA players of being racist towards Caitlin Clark and slammed networks like ESPN for not talking about it. The latest incident arrived on Sunday when Seattle Storm's Skylar Diggins-Smith took a cheap shot at Clark after she inspired the Indiana Fever to a 92-75 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. pic.twitter.com/3CSmNav4q1 — Jason Whitlock …

7 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 …

8 months, 1 week 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 …

8 months, 1 week 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 …

9 months, 1 week 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 …

9 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 …

9 months, 1 week ago

Serena Williams weighs in on Caitlin Clark drama as she offers WNBA star advice: 'They can't do what you do'

Daily Mail

Serena Williams has offered Caitlin Clark some words of advice after weighing in on the controversy surrounding the Indian Fever rookie. Just one month into her debut WNBA season, Clark finds herself at the center of a culture war amid claims she is being targeted on the court by rival players due to her race and sexuality. Serena Williams has …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark responds to claims she is 'weaponized for racism and misogyny' again after WNBA star insisted her silence in 'culture war' is a 'luxury'

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark has hit back at her name being weaponized to spread racism and misogyny after coming under to pressure to address the issue. Connecticut Sun star DiJonai Carrington appeared to take issue with Clark's response, taking to social media to question how players - seemingly the former Iowa star - cannot be bothered by being weaponized for hate. The …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark says it's "not acceptable" for her name to be used to support racist, misogynist views

Salon

NCAA phenom turned all-star Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has responded to her name being used in racist and misogynistic online discourse. Considerable debate emerged after it was announced that Clark, a white woman, had not been selected as part of the 2024 U.S. women's Olympic basketball team, with many social media users claiming that Clark's absence was a decision …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark eventually got it right, but she needs to consider the agenda around her name

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Athletes often speak in generalities as a defense mechanism. The women in our league deserve the same amount of respect.” pic.twitter.com/gyAWBqGG8c — James Boyd June 13, 2024 It’s not surprising that Clark would initially attempt to avoid the topic. But when she answered that race is a “huge” factor in why Black players have not received the same …

9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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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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