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Caitlin Clark started her WNBA career just a couple weeks ago, and while she has been scoring well, the Indiana Fever are off to a rough start. After losing a close one to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night, the Fever are 0-5. However, Clark herself has been playing well as she is averaging over […]

The Caitlin Clark effect is real in the WNBA. Clark has brought a host of fans and attention to the W, resulting in increased revenue and viewership for the league. In fact, ABC’s WNBA opening doubleheader — which opened with Fever vs. Liberty — saw a 143% increase in average viewership from last season. Clark […]

Seattle Storm rookie guard Nika Muhl is set to make her WNBA debut Wednesday against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever after resolving visa issues. Muhl, who was selected as the 14th overall pick from UConn, had been waiting for her student visa to be converted to a P1A work visa, causing her to miss […]

In another shift for Iowa women’s basketball, long-time assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald announced her retirement Wednesday. Fitzgerald, who spent 32 years working alongside head coach Lisa Bluder at both Drake and Iowa, has decided to retire following Bluder’s retirement rather than continue under the new head coach, Jan Jensen. Fitzgerald has been an integral part […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark intends to play Wednesday night against the Seattle Storm, despite dealing with a sore left ankle. Clark, who injured her ankle during Monday’s game against the Connecticut Sun, is confident she will be ready for action when the Fever kick off their road trip. “It’s about what you’d expect when […]

The WNBA is experieincing a surge in popularity, in part driven by its sensational rookie class, including Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink. In the first week of the season, the league saw a 14% increase in attendance compared to last year, with both New York and […]

LeBron James believes in Caitlin Clark’s ability. Clark has received some criticism since joining the WNBA, but LeBron issued eye-opening support for the Indiana Fever rookie during the latest episode of the Mind the Game Podcast. “The one thing that I love that she’s bringing to her sport, more people want to watch,” James said […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Storm. The Caitlin Clark odyssey with the Indiana Fever is going through predictable periods of turmoil and difficulty. Some people might be shocked and caught off […]

Many unrealistic fans may have expected the Indiana Fever to immediately rise to the top of the WNBA after drafting Caitlin Clark first overall. However, the Fever’s heartbreaking loss to the Connecticut Sun on Monday shows that while they’ve been struggling, they are inching closer to where they need to be. Former NBA player Richard […]

The WNBA’s opening weekend saw a surge in viewership, with Caitlin Clark’s highly anticipated game against the New York Liberty May 18 breaking records and drawing in a massive audience. The Indiana Fever’s 91-80 loss to the Liberty became the most-watched WNBA game on ABC, bringing an average of 1.71 million viewers, according to Nielsen […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, inked a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Wilson. The historic deal, announced Tuesday, marks a significant milestone not only for Clark but also for the sports equipment company, as it is the first collaboration of this kind since Michael Jordan’s partnership […]

INDIANAPOLIS —  With roughly five minutes to go in Monday night’s rematch between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, Temi Fagbenle grabbed her 10th rebound for Indiana. The 6-foot-4 backup center passed to star rookie Caitlin Clark and glid so fast on the floor to be in perfect position for Clark’s return dish. The transition […]

It was a tough loss on Monday for the Indiana Fever, who still remain winless after their first four games of the season. The team fell to the Connecticut Sun in a clash that went down to the wire. Following the game, Fever rookie Caitlin Clark spoke about why the endgame result “hurts a lot.” […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark exited Monday night’s game versus the Connecticut Sun with an apparent left ankle injury. Midway through the second quarter, Clark rolled her ankle, right before merging with Connecticut forward Brionna Jones’ ball-screen.  “I turned it pretty good,” Clark said after the game. “I think it just got caught… […]

The Indiana Fever fanbase is understandably frustrated after the team’s 0-4 start. Naturally, rookie Caitlin Clark is at the center of the drama, as many people believe that she should’ve taken the last shot in Monday’s 88-84 loss to the Connecticut Sun. “Always so interesting how y’all lift up Caitlin Clark and give her grace […]

The Indiana Fever’s early-season woes continued on Monday night against Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun. The Fever lost 88-84 after holding a three-point advantage at halftime. Moreover, rookie guard Caitlin Clark got frustrated late in the game after a few calls did not go her way. Clark shared some not-so-nice words with an official […]

The 2024 WNBA season kicked off in unforgettable style. Rookies such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink made their professional debuts. Meanwhile, stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas continued to shine as they did in 2023. Here’s this week’s WNBA power rankings after the first week: 1. Las Vegas Aces […]

The Indiana Fever are trying to get their first win of the 2024 WNBA season against the Connecticut Sun. Indiana held a 44-41 advantage at halftime, but not before being hit with a Caitlin Clark injury scare. Clark attempted to navigate around one of Connecticut’s screens, lost her footing, and fell to the ground clutching […]

The WNBA is experiencing a significant surge in popularity, and former league MVP Tina Charles from the Atlanta Dream credits the league’s new generation of players, particularly Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, for this revitalization. Speaking with TMZ Sports, Charles emphasized the impact of the rookies and young stars, noting how their presence has injected […]

Caitlin Clark’s transition from Iowa women’s basketball superstar to WNBA rookie is being closely scrutinized by fans and analysts alike. As the No. 1 overall draft pick, Clark has faced immense pressure to deliver immediate results for the Indiana Fever. However, early into her WNBA career, it’s evident that even a player of her caliber […]

Whether the public likes it or not, Caitlin Clark is the most prominent topic in women’s basketball today. She has instantly been tapped as the face and savior of the WNBA, who can elevate the product to levels of popularity and financial growth it has never been able to realistically visualize. But she is not […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi addressed the backlash she received after making comments about Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Taurasi’s remarks, first made during an alternative ESPN broadcast with the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, sparked controversy among Clark’s fans. “Reality is coming,” Taurasi said during […]

The Connecticut Sun take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Our WNBA odds series has our Sun Fever prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sun Fever. The Caitlin Clark WNBA story is just getting started. Because of the intense national coverage of the Iowa Hawkeye superstar, every game and every movement […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark may not play for the Iowa Hawkeyes anymore, but she’ll always be a Hawkeye at heart. Playing college basketball, the bond players develop with their teammates sometimes lasts forever. Some players may go on to play professionally while others follow different career paths. Such is the case for Caitlin Clark […]

Women’s basketball has seen its biggest spike in popularity over the last two years given the increased marketability of the WNBA and stars like Caitlin Clark becoming household names in the basketball community. The WNBA will now partner with the most recognizable name in sneakers, Michael Jordan, as the two partners will release an Air […]

BROOKLYN — By 10:30 on Saturday morning, the plaza in front of Barclays Center was swarming with seafoam green. Fans young and old were lining up to get into the arena a full 90 minutes before doors even opened for the New York Liberty’s home opener against the Indiana Fever. When the game finally tipped […]

Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark has become only the fourth rookie in WNBA history to have scored 50-plus points and dish out 15-plus assists through their first three career games. Clark joins the premiere company of Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Nikki McCray.  In elite company 👏 Caitlin Clark joins Candace Parker, Sue Bird […]

To begin Saturday’s matinee, the New York Liberty won the tip-off and promptly got into position for their opening set on offense. But it’s what the Indiana Fever had practiced for the day before: battling through ball-screens. New York tagged both on Kelsey Mitchell, to allow room for their 3-point specialist Sabrina Ionescu. Yet Mitchell […]

Former Lakers star Pau Gasol has been involved with the WNBA lately, in particular a player he considers to be like his ‘sister’ on the New York Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu. The Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by a final score of 91-80 on Saturday. It was the Liberty’s second win of the […]

In a candid discussion on his podcast, NBA veteran Patrick Beverley offered high praise for Caitlin Clark, a rising star in the WNBA, underscoring her transformative impact on women’s basketball. “What Caitlin Clark has done with female basketball, she’s pushed the envelope. They’re flying charter already. They’re making it known, you got this stardom coming […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the New York Liberty. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Liberty prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Liberty. The Caitlin Clark story is just beginning. If anyone thought it would be smooth sailing, the first two regular-season games for the Iowa Hawkeye […]

There is no doubt that the talk of the WNBA has been Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and how she is performing to start the season. However, it has been a less than ideal beginning for the first-year player as it prompted sports analyst Colin Cowherd to give his criticism on the league for the […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird highlighted the ongoing disrespect towards veteran players amid the early struggles of rookie Caitlin Clark. Bird’s remarks came after Clark’s Indiana Fever faced back-to-back losses to the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty, showcasing the challenges even a celebrated college player faces when transitioning to the professional league. Bird, appearing on […]

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and the New York Liberty did what they set out to do on Thursday: They ruined the nights of 17,000 Indiana Fever fans in Gainbridge Fieldhouse and of thousands more watching from home. Caitlin Clark’s home debut was one to forget. The rookie phenom scored nine points in a 102-66 Fever loss to […]

There is no doubt that Caitlin Clark had lofty expectations coming into the WNBA as she tore up college basketball for the Iowa women’s basketball team. Since being drafted by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in the last draft, not only was she the favorite to win rookie of the year, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS — If the Fever got punched in the mouth Tuesday night in the season-opening 92-71 loss at Connecticut, as Indiana head coach Christie Sides described it, then the Fever got battered by the New York Liberty in the home opener Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  The Fever were stomped 102-66. New York’s Breanna Stewart made […]

The highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA is set to get a larger platform. Per a report by Sports Media Watch, the clash between the two former college hoops superstars will be broadcast on ESPN instead of NBA TV as originally scheduled. “ESPN was somehow scheduled for zero games […]

Caitlin Clark received a hero’s welcome from enthusiastic fans as she made her home debut for the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the New York Liberty Thursday. The atmosphere was electric, getting underway wirth a hype video of Clark played on the jumbotron, with the crowd eagerly anticipating her first big moment in Indianapolis. […]

The WNBA’s new charter flight program for the 2024 season will be fully operational by early next week, a league spokesperson confirmed Thursday. “As the league previously announced, we would be phasing in the program at the start of the season and can share that beginning May 21 all teams will be flying charter to […]