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Caitlin Clark effect hasn’t reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation
1 day, 10 hours ago

Caitlin Clark effect hasn’t reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The decision by Grand Island Senior High School — the state’s third-largest with more than 2,600 students — reflects a national decline in participation in the girls sport, even as the popularity of women’s basketball behind the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has …

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USA’s top sporting highlights in 2024: Ilona Maher captures the world, Noah Lyles rules, Caitlin Clark’s breakout season
2 days, 21 hours ago

USA’s top sporting highlights in 2024: Ilona Maher captures the world, Noah Lyles rules, Caitlin Clark’s breakout season

The Hindu  

“Nuit nuit” A Super walk-off.. and an Olympic walk-off The women’s Final Four On the track The big swings From way downtown Scheffler’s year A ‘Bobbery’ Saquon goes up, up and away A prayer answered. Gold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony | Photo Credit: Getty Images And maybe …

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California inmate recruited ‘wives’ to spread fentanyl across Alaska, feds say
3 days, 15 hours ago

California inmate recruited ‘wives’ to spread fentanyl across Alaska, feds say

LA Times  

As Sunday Powers drove along a remote highway in Alaska, her boss tracked her every move from 3,000 miles away. “This guy’s very intelligent,” Powers’ brother, Charles Hills, said of Sanchez. Prison officials developed leads that thwarted “planned violence” at Sanchez’s prison, said the spokeswoman, Terri Hardy. Her brother said she was recruited by one of Sanchez’s “wives,” who had …

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No turf wars, no sexism: Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.
3 days, 15 hours ago

No turf wars, no sexism: Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.

LA Times  

In the summer of 2023, Alix Max, new to town with a cigarette in their mouth, was shooting pool on the patio of 4100 Bar in Silver Lake. For her, the intention of “Please Be Nice” is to make pool accessible to young women: “It’s a community cheering for each other and seeing each other get good. It expedites people’s …

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Clark up for new challenge in Woods and McIlroy’s indoor golf league
4 days, 11 hours ago

Clark up for new challenge in Woods and McIlroy’s indoor golf league

The Hindu  

Wyndham Clark is no stranger to the big stage but on Wednesday the 2023 U.S. Open champion stepped onto one unlike any other as he helped introduce the venue that will host the tech-infused indoor team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. “It will give people a new perspective of us in a different arena where it’s …

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Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena
4 days, 21 hours 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 …

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Taylor Swift fans go wild as Jason and Travis Kelce tease 'very special' guest on New Heights
5 days, 2 hours ago

Taylor Swift fans go wild as Jason and Travis Kelce tease 'very special' guest on New Heights

Daily Mail  

Jason and Travis Kelce teased a 'very special' guest on their popular New Heights podcast that had Taylor Swift fans in agreement - but not in the way you might think. Speaking on Wednesday's show, the NFL brothers revealed to listeners that January 2 will see a 'very special guest episode' drop, with Jason adding that they 'finally got someone …

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The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment
5 days, 4 hours ago

The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For Djaniele Taylor, attending WNBA games was the perfect way to rediscover a sense of community coming out of the long slog of pandemic-era lockdowns. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas celebrates a basket while being fouled during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Fever, Sept. 25, 2024, …

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Dave Portnoy slams 'race-baiters' and 'fake fans' in blistering Caitlin Clark defense amid 'white privilege' saga
5 days, 22 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 …

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From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
6 days, 2 hours 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 …

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

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Key changes, karaoke and the importance of timing: The 2025 Grammys roundtable
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Key changes, karaoke and the importance of timing: The 2025 Grammys roundtable

LA Times  

Thoughts on the visual appeal of musical waveforms. Our panelists: • Songwriter Amy Allen, 32, who’s nominated for songwriter of the year for her work with Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Koe Wetzel; song of the year for Carpenter’s “Please Please Please”; album of the year for Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet”; and song written for visual media for “Better Place,” …

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

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There might be no limits for Skyy Clark and UCLA: Five takeaways from Arizona win
1 week, 1 day ago

There might be no limits for Skyy Clark and UCLA: Five takeaways from Arizona win

LA Times  

For the season’s first month, Skyy Clark did things that pleased his coach and quietly helped win games. 24 UCLA’s 57-54 victory over Arizona at the Footprint Center, a fitting bookend to the junior guard’s best performance as a Bruin. “Skyy made a great play on the offensive rebound and smart enough to dribble it out,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin …

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No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win

LA Times  

UCLA guard Skyy Clark controls the ball in front of teammate Tyler Bilodeau during the first half of a 57-54 win over Arizona. 24 UCLA with a stunning 57-54 victory inside the Footprint Center after the Bruins finished the game on a 21-5 run and held the Wildcats without a field goal over the final 8:46. It already felt like …

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Megyn Kelly Attacked Caitlin Clark For Addressing White Privilege. Here's What Kelly's Missing.
1 week, 2 days 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 …

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Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

Deccan Chronicle  

A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial experts say has been used by criminals and Iran-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Her concerns include the significant size of Tron’s investment in World Liberty, whether Trump could benefit financially …

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Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson
1 week, 3 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 …

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Caitlin Clark stuns on red carpet at TIME event in New York after winning Athlete of the Year award
1 week, 4 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 …

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"Blocking out the noise": WNBA's Caitlin Clark fires back at Megyn Kelly in ongoing privilege debate
1 week, 4 days 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 …

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Warren Forest: Investigators launch cold case probe to link string of murders to 75-year-old Washington killer
1 week, 4 days ago

Warren Forest: Investigators launch cold case probe to link string of murders to 75-year-old Washington killer

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Washington investigators have relaunched an intensive cold case probe of a 75-year-old …

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"I've always been a gambler": Jeff Daniels on his career and inventing his unique musical memoir
1 week, 5 days ago

"I've always been a gambler": Jeff Daniels on his career and inventing his unique musical memoir

Salon  

"There was an intervention," Jeff Daniels recalls. My agent had called me a couple of years ago and said, "You're the only actor who doesn't have a podcast." You've said, "People ask me, why haven't you written a memoir?" To have lasted and to come across a fellow actor who, you just have this look in your eye going, and …

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2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids
2 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids

New York Times  

College football entered a new era Sunday with the unveiling of the first 12-team Playoff bracket. For most of its century-plus existence, college football had a “mythical national champion.” The sport’s season champion was determined after teams played in bowl games by various polls and rankings, which, of course, led to significant debate. The four quarterfinal games and both semifinals …

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The A’s clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The A’s clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market. “It’s a really significant day in Las Vegas,” Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas …

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