6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark is slammed by Jason Whitlock as he claims WNBA star is 'HURTING' Indiana Fever - despite rookie's record performance

Caitlin Clark continued shattering WNBA records Saturday night but Jason Whitlock has claimed that the rookie hindered the Indiana Fever more than helped. Caitlin Clark was called out by sports columnist Jason Whitlock after Saturday's defeat Whitlock took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to brand the No. 'As I pointed out on this week's "Skip Bayless Show," Caitlin has already shattered the WNBA single-season record for turnovers WITH 12 GAMES LEFT,' Skip Bayles posted to X Saturday night. He claimed the 22-year-old had hurt the Indiana Fever's chances against the Minnesota Lynx In her final game before the WNBA's break for the Olympics, Clark broke the league's single-game record with 19 assists, capping a run of six double-digit assist games in a seven-game span.

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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

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 …

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 …

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 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

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'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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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 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

Caitlin Clark reveals the savage moment she'll always remember from rookie WNBA season - and it's NOT Chennedy Carter's body check

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark's 'welcome to the pros' moment was not the infamous body check she received from Chicago's Chennedy Carter. Christie Sides and Caitlin Clark talk in Brooklyn after the rookie suffered a ruptured eardrum Clark took a number of hard fouls this season, which some fans have blamed on jealous rivals allegedly targeting the first-overall draft pick. When asked about …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark sends NFL crowd wild as she attends Steelers-Colts game after being dumped out of WNBA playoffs

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark received a warm ovation when she was featured on the video board at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday. Caitlin Clark received a warm ovation at Lucas Oil Stadium as she watched the Colts in action Throughout the 2024 WNBA season, the No 1 overall pick sent the league's attendance and viewership numbers to new heights after …

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 …

5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year after missing out on league MVP to A'ja Wilson

Daily Mail

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award from league officials one week after receiving the same honor from the Associated Press. Clark did miss out on being the league's MVP, losing that honor to Las Vegas Aces juggernaut A'ja Wilson. Clark has reportedly won the WNBA's own Rookie of the Year Award, but …

5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark says best is yet to come after dazzling WNBA rookie year

China Daily

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket as Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington defends during a first-round WNBA playoff game on Wednesday. AP NEW YORK — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said she has only scratched the surface of what she can accomplish after her record-breaking rookie season ended in the first round of the WNBA playoffs on …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark says best is yet to come after dazzling WNBA rookie year

China Daily

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's rookie WNBA season is OVER as Indiana Fever crash out of the playoffs after second straight loss to Connecticut Sun in fiery encounter

Daily Mail

After a lengthy period where her time at Iowa led directly into her WNBA rookie season, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever crashed out of the playoffs on Wednesday night. The Connecticut Sun advanced to the WNBA semifinals with a 87-81 victory over the Fever, stopping Clark from an active basketball season for the first time in nearly a year. …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Fired-up Caitlin Clark gets into spat with fan and pushes rival as tempers flare in WNBA playoff game - after arriving in $1.7k Prada gear

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark argued with a fan and pushed away a rival player as tempers flared in what proved the final game of her WNBA rookie season on Wednesday night. Clark got into an argument with a fan sat courtside during a heated moment on Wednesday Clark shoved Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner during the WNBA playoff matchup Things getting a …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s next for Caitlin Clark and the Fever after elimination from the WNBA playoffs?

New York Times

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Indiana Fever started their season coming up short against the Connecticut Sun. GO DEEPER From shaky start to playoff bound, how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever revived their season Instead, Indiana once again exited Connecticut acutely aware of the gap between itself and the league’s top tier after being swept in two games. Coach Christie …

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 ago

Caitlin Clark’s rookie season ends as Sun eliminate Fever in first round of WNBA playoffs

New York Times

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun are no strangers to letdown games. That’s why “urgency” was the buzzword as Connecticut looked to close out its first-round series against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Wednesday. We’ve got to be the team that sets the tone.” SIX STRAIGHT SEMI-FINALS FOR THE SUN 🙌 The Connecticut Sun defeat the Indiana Fever …

6 months ago

Caitlin Clark grades her rookie season as ‘solid’ after playoff exit: ‘I’m just scratching the surface’

New York Times

Caitlin Clark is a tough grader. “I feel like I had a solid year, but for me, the fun part is I feel like I’m just scratching the surface.” The surface was one of the greatest seasons in WNBA history. After averaging 16.2 points, 6.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game in the first 20 contests, she averaged 22.3 points, …

6 months ago

Caitlin Clark's boyfriend Connor McCaffery gives one-word reaction to her winning WNBA Rookie of the Year

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, reacted with one word after she was crowned the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Clark, the No 1 overall pick in April's WNBA Draft, was unanimously voted for the title, joining Fever teammate Aliyah Boston as the only players on the team to be named best of their class. Caitlin Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, …

6 months 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 …

6 months ago

Caitlin Clark is named WNBA Rookie of the Year after incredible first year... but fans fume as she misses out on MVP

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year after an incredible first season in the league. Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark is the unanimous Associated Press Rookie of the Year 😤 📝: https://t.co/5kgjhUxFr3 pic.twitter.com/P2sKxdVFeX — Indiana Fever September 22, 2024 Earlier on Sunday, the WNBA announced …

6 months ago

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wilson became the first player …

6 months 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 …

6 months 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 …

6 months 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 ago

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

The Independent

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. …

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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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