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DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

Caitlin Clark’s early days in the WNBA have been a mix of triumphs and trials. The Indiana Fever rookie has faced everything from lucrative endorsement deals to heated on-court clashes, all while navigating the reality of being a new professional athlete. Yet, despite the challenges, Clark remains grateful and finds joy in playing the sport […]

By any available metric, the first month of the 2024 WNBA season has been a tremendous success. TV ratings are through the roof, with nearly three times as many people watching WNBA games across all networks this year compared to last year. Arenas are being filled to 94 percent capacity, a 17 percent rise from […]

There will always be a once-in-a-generation player who will redefine a league whether it is the NBA or WNBA. Since Stephen Curry was drafted by the Golden State Warriors, teams practically eliminated their mid-range sets. They also started playing more five-out actions. While this has not happened quite yet due to Caitlin Clark’s entry, the […]

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington found herself at the center of controversy following a physical altercation with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark during their recent matchup Monday, The incident, which garnered significant attention on social media, occurred during the Sun’s dominant 89-72 victory over the Fever. The conflict began when Carrington delivered a hard foul on […]

Caitlin Clark and the word competitive go hand in hand; everyone knows that. The Indiana Fever rookie is currently in the middle of her inaugural WNBA season, and her affinity for competition remains as strong as ever. In fact, Clark’s tendency to get the best of her opponents seems to manifest outside the court as […]

Transcendent athletes often carry a double-edged sword. Their ability to resonate with people of all demographics and sports preferences prodigiously grows their respective league, but their widespread fame can also involuntarily move the conversation away from the competition. The women’s basketball world is currently experiencing this to full force, via the Caitlin Clark effect. The […]

Brittney Griner will soon play for a third Olympic gold medal with Team USA. As the 2024 Games approach later this summer, the Phoenix Mercury star is clearly more invested in continuing the global supremacy of American women’s basketball than litigating Caitlin Clark’s omission from the roster for Paris. Asked about the Indiana Fever rookie’s […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has revolutionized women’s basketball, drawing more eyes to the sport than it has ever had before. That’s why her exclusion from the Team USA roster in the 2024 Paris Olympics has caused an uproar in the hoops world, with many people having differing opinions. Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks […]

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The opening question in the postgame press conference for Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides Monday night was, “What went so terribly awry defensively in the team’s 89-72 loss at the Connecticut Sun?” Sides paused for seconds, then she responded.  “I’m gonna start with, you can’t at this level coach effort,” Sides […]

Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the USA Women’s Basketball Olympic Team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, has stirred considerable controversy. First Take host Shannon Sharpe has strongly criticized the decision to leave out the rookie from the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark undeniably has a unique impact, unlike any player in the history of […]

The conversation surrounding Caitlin Clark has gotten a lot more intense since she got left off the Olympics squad. Nonetheless, this does not change the fact that she often plays with the Indiana Fever with a target on her back. Their latest WNBA matchup against the Connecticut Sun may have been a disheartening demolition job […]

Many basketball fans were shocked to see Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark get snubbed from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year. After all, she broke the NCAA scoring record and has already been a box-office attraction for Indiana. One of those fans is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who voiced his opinion via The Herd […]

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally recently shared her thoughts on the current narrative surrounding the WNBA and the unprecedented attention given to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. In a candid discussion on the “Podcast with P,” Monday, Sabally expressed that while Clark is an incredible talent, the spotlight on her sometimes overshadows other deserving players […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Caitlin Clark being snubbed from Team USA. And those opinions have often been quite passionate whether they agree with the decision or not. Dan Patrick recently shared his opinion on the matter. He expressed the belief that if any player should be upset about being snubbed it is […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Connecticut Sun. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Sun prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Sun. A lot of national headlines have come from Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the 2024 United States Olympic women’s basketball team. The debate about whether Clark […]

Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever recently picked up their third win of the young WNBA season, knocking off the Washington Mystics on the road in front of a WNBA record crowd to improve their record to 3-9. Clark went absolutely ballistic in this game, scoring a professional career high of 30 points […]

As the NBA world eagerly awaits the outcome of the 2024 NBA Finals, the 2024 WNBA season is in full swing. The league has experienced a massive uptick in viewership and interest, largely thanks to the presence of Caitlin Clark, who was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. Clark, a superstar guard during her […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was given advice from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson during his appearance on the late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as he talked about the WNBA at large. Kimmel brought up the topic since the league has seen a boost in viewership because of the rookie class with Clark […]

The final roster for the women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics is set and Caitlin Clark was noticeably not named. It’s been a heated topic of discussion, as Clark has brought so much attention to the WNBA. However, the latest rumors may have revealed the reason why Clark was left off Team USA’s […]

WASHINGTON — Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides may not have outright said so, but Friday night’s game at the Washington Mystics was a must-win. Caitlin Clark and the Fever put themselves there.  Indiana’s 2-9 record in the opening 20 days of the regular season, without marquee wins over league powerhouses like the New York […]

Team USA has released their final roster of the women’s basketball team for the 2024 Olympics. The US has been inarguably the best team in the world for some time now, and they look to maintain that pristine standing in Paris. The roster has plenty of WNBA stars, from budding like Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja […]

The 2024 WNBA Draft class is hailed by many as one of the best in the history of the association, with transcendent talent Caitlin Clark, who’s already been breaking records through her first 12 games as a member of the Indiana Fever, leading the way. Clark, however, is not alone in terms of the marketable […]

Caitlin Clark’s transition to the WNBA hasn’t exactly been the easiest. While she continues to draw eyes to the women’s game at an unprecedented level, Clark has endured her fair share of rough patches through the first few games of her professional career. She has seemingly been the target of a heightened level of physicality […]

The WNBA is more than a quarter through what is arguably the most important season in the league’s 28-year existence, reaping the benefits of the arrival of Caitlin Clark and a high-profile rookie class. More fans than ever are flocking to Indiana Fever games to watch the most prominent figure in women’s basketball compete. There […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Mystics prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Mystics. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have had four days off. The Fever have played 11 games so far this season, and they packed those […]

Carolina Panthers icon Cam Newton knows the transition from being the top draft pick to facing widespread criticism, and he might have valuable advice for Indiana Fever’s prized top pick Caitlin Clark. Clark, who averaged 31.6 points per game on 45.5% shooting during her stellar final season at the University of Iowa, hasn’t had the […]

While there have been a lot of intriguing storylines and happenings around the WNBA this season, the number one topic that everyone can’t stop talking about is Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Clark came into the league with a lot of hype and attention that not surprisingly drew opinions from all across the sports media […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever finally got the break they needed this week, taking four days off to regroup and recharge amid a challenging start to the 2024 season. Despite Clark being named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for May, she and her teammates have faced numerous frustrations to start the season, including […]

The WNBA has been thrust into the national spotlight over the past couple of months, largely due to the “Caitlin Clark effect.” However, not all attention has been positive. This past Saturday, Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, initially deemed a common foul, went viral, sparking widespread discourse about […]

Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman has weighed in with some strong words in the wake of a heated exchange during a game Saturday between Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter. Lieberman, known for her no-nonsense attitude, made her views clear during a recent interview. “If I were Caitlin Clark, I would […]

Monica McNutt, former WNBA player and current analyst, pushed back against the idea that Caitlin Clark is facing widespread jealousy and resentment from fellow WNBA players. McNutt believes the media has overblown this storyline in an “unfair” manner that oversimplifies the complex dynamics at play. “I get that we’re at a special place when it […]

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are undoubtedly a big part of the rise in popularity of women’s basketball and the WNBA. The two rookies battled in college against each other in a national title game in 2023 and an Elite Eight game in 2024, setting the stage for their WNBA arrival. And former NBA players […]

Retired WNBA star and current ESPN broadcaster Rebecca Lobo pushed back against the growing narrative that veteran players in the league are jealous of rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Lobo firmly denied that experienced WNBA players are motivated by jealousy towards Clark’s immediate success and popularity. “It’s a false narrative,” Lobo said on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. […]

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has brought significant attention to the WNBA since being drafted. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star entered the league with high expectations due to her collegiate achievements. Gilbert Arenas, known for his bizarre takes, shared his opinion on the rookie sharpshooter. Clark made a strong debut in the league, but she faced […]

One of the primary storylines from the recent Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game, which saw Indiana win 71-70, was the hit that Caitlin Clark took from Chennedy Carter. Many people around the sports world have weighed in on the incident, as there was a previous narrative building around the WNBA that Clark was disliked by some […]

Pat McAfee, former NFL punter and sports personality, issued an apology after his controversial comments about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Monday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show. McAfee faced backlash for his explicit description of Clark while praising her talent and criticizing media coverage. “I shouldn’t have used ‘white b***h’ as a descriptor […]

Indiana Fever rookie point guard Caitlin Clark has found an ally in Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, following a controversial weekend that saw Clark embroiled in a physical and verbal clash during a game against the Chicago Sky. Mahomes voiced her support on social media, praising Clark’s impact on the game and […]

Former NFL punter and prominent sports personality Pat McAfee is receiving serous backlash on social media after his latest comments about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. He praised the WNBA sensation effusively while tearing down everyone who has downplayed her acumen and league-wide influence, but it is the NSFW manner in which he decided to […]