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Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie guard to make WNBA first team in a DECADE after whirlwind season
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October 16, 2024
Despite her team getting swept out of the first round of the playoffs, Clark continues to gather awards for her impressive performances. On Wednesday, the WNBA announced Clark as part of the All-WNBA First Team with unanimous selections Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and league MVP and Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson.
WNBA star reveals her mom picks her skimpy outfits for games - and explains why she's 'thankful' for Caitlin Clark
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September 24, 2024
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has revealed her mom, Paula Cunningham, helps her pick the skimpy outfits she wears to games before changing into her Phoenix Mercury jersey. Cunningham has dazzled all season on and off the court for the Mercury, with a collection of dresses and other gear to get the attention of WNBA fans nationwide. Some of those outfits include her wearing a floral dress where parts of her stomach and her tan lines can be seen. There was also a jean short and sports bra combo, as well as tributes to teammate Diana Taurasi and the late Kobe Bryant.
Caitlin Clark is named WNBA Rookie of the Year after incredible first year... but fans fume as she misses out on MVP
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September 22, 2024
After bringing millions of eyes to the WNBA and women's basketball in her rookie campaign, the former Iowa star was given the award on Sunday morning. Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and led the league in assists with 8.4 per game. The rookie sensation also led the Indiana Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016.
A'ja Wilson named 2024 WNBA MVP... as Las Vegas Aces superstar becomes only the second player ever to win unanimously
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September 22, 2024
After receiving the unanimous vote, the forward joins Cynthia Cooper-Dyke as the second player to sweep the voting.
Caitlin Clark smashes MORE WNBA records on final night of the regular season - but Indiana Fever still lose
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September 20, 2024
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever may have lost their final game of the WNBA's regular season but it still proved to be another historic night for the rookie star. The Washington Mystics moved Thursday night's game against Indiana to the city's Capital One Arena arena - home of the NBA's Wizards - due to demand for tickets. It proved to be the right decision as 20,711 fans - the largest crowd in WNBA history - turned out to watch them try to contain Clark.
Indiana Fever provide crucial Caitlin Clark update amid fears WNBA superstar could MISS playoffs
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September 14, 2024
After Caitlin Clark picked up her sixth technical foul of the season on Friday, some of the Indiana Fever's fans were concerned that their point guard may be in line to miss a postseason game. A seventh technical foul does incur a one-game suspension for any WNBA player, but a team representative confirmed Clark's total of technical fouls will not be a concern come the playoffs. A Fever spokesperson confirmed the total of technical fouls a player has received resets at the beginning of the playoffs.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever's WNBA winning streak is OVER despite rookie sensation breaking new record in Minnesota Lynx defeat
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September 7, 2024
The Indiana Fever fell to their first defeat in six games on Friday night despite Caitlin Clark smashing yet another record in the WNBA. Clark put up 25 points as the Fever suffered a 99-88 loss against the Minnesota Lynx, who were also the last team to beat them back on August 24. While Indiana's win streak may be over, their rookie sensation still managed to set a new franchise record after recording her 103rd three-pointer of the season.
Caitlin Clark shatters yet another WNBA record after 24-point haul in Indiana Fever win over the LA Sparks
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September 5, 2024
As she has done endlessly in her rookie season for the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark broke yet another WNBA record on Wednesday night. Clark, this year's No 1 draft pick, inspired the Fever to their 10th straight victory after putting up 24 points in a 93-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. The 22-year-old also recorded 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double, having previously become the first rookie in history to achieve the feat once.
REVEALED: Caitlin Clark's designer pregame outfit 'cost staggering $20K' - 30 PERCENT of her WNBA salary - on same day she moaned about her wage
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August 21, 2024
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have won both of their games since the WNBA's return but the superstar hasn't just enjoyed winning moments on the court but also in the tunnel. The Fever rolled out the red carpet for Clark as the second half of the WNBA season kickstarted following the Olympic break last week and the No. 1 draft pick rewarded them by serving some fashionable pregame outfits. The 2024 WNBA season has witnessed a number of sartorial dunks thanks to its fashion-forward rookies such as Cameron Brink and Angel Reese, but Clark's have reportedly come at quite the cost.
Angel Reese and her Chicago Sky teammates endure travel DISASTER on journey back from loss in Phoenix
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August 19, 2024
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky faced a travel nightmare on Sunday that saw them still on the road at 3:30am. The Sky were beaten 86-68 by the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night but flew home directly after the game as they now turn their attention to Friday's showdown with the Connecticut Sun. But Reese, the team's star rookie, posted on X in the early hours of Monday morning that they still weren't home.
Angel Reese makes WNBA history in Chicago Sky's game against Phoenix Mercury - but rookie still fails where Caitlin Clark succeeded
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August 19, 2024
Despite the Chicago Sky losing, 68-86, to the Phoenix Mercury, the former LSU star recorded her 20th double-double this season. Reese led the Sky in points and rebounds, with a 19-20 performance in their losing effort. In doing so, Reese became the fastest player to achieve 20 double-doubles in a single season in WNBA history. Her road to the feat included 15 straight double-doubles, during which she averaged 15.3 points and 13.2 boards per game. Despite the hot stretch ended in July, she continues to fill the stat sheet with 13 games left in the regular season.
Caitlin Clark clashes with Team USA gold medalist Kahleah Copper in heated WNBA return for Fever rookie
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August 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark clashed with Mercury guard and newly-minted gold medalist Kahleah Copper on Friday night after a thorough but fairly routine foul. Copper, who scored 12 points for Team USA as they beat France in the final and won gold, was driving to the lane when she was met by Clark near the basket. The Fever rookie wanted to make sure that Copper couldn't get a shot off and swiped down at her arm hard enough to make sure that that was the case.
Diana Taurasi 'reality is coming' quotes about Caitlin Clark resurface after USA Olympic gold medal winner loses AGAIN to the WNBA rookie
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August 17, 2024
What was initially believed to be sage advice from one of the greatest to ever play the game of women's basketball has taken on a tinge of redemption for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. It all centers around comments made by Diana Taurasi earlier this year, where she cautioned fans to not push high expectations onto rookies because of the adjustments they'd have to make at the pro level after playing in college for so long. 'Reality is coming, there's levels to this thing,' she told Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter, when asked about rookies - including Clark - jumping to the pros.
Caitlin Clark beats USA Olympic gold winners in stunning Indiana Fever display vs Phoenix Mercury - and succeeds where Angel Reese failed
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August 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark beat three USA Olympic gold medal winners on her return to the WNBA Friday night - but Indiana Fever threw away a 28-point lead at one stage in the win over Phoenix Mercury. Clark was sensational in the first half and came flying out the blocks after her month-long break from league play due to the Paris Games. But the 98-89 win over Mercury did not reflect on how tense the game was at times for her team. At the interval Clark had scored 16 points as her team at one stage led Mercury by 48-20. But in the third quarter Mercury, spearheaded by Kahleah Copper, overturned the deficit and even led by a point at one stage.
Kahleah Copper trolls Chicago Sky by arriving in her old JERSEY for the team - before sinking them with 29pts for Mercury in phenomenal display
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August 16, 2024
Fresh off her dominant performance in the Gold medal game at the Olympics, Kahleah Copper trolled the Chicago Sky by arriving for Thursday's game against her old team in her former jersey. The now Phoenix Mercury star backed up the trash talk by scoring 29 points in her new team's 85-65 blowout of the Chicago Sky. This was Copper's first time back playing in Chicago since being traded to Phoenix.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's rivalry, a 'race war' and record viewing figures... the WNBA's most explosive season returns tonight
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August 15, 2024
After a one-month break and yet another gold medal for the USA women's basketball team, the WNBA is back. Six teams, including the league-best Liberty and Angel Reese's Sky, will resume their seasons tonight after play halted in July. But with just five weeks remaining in the W's regular season, it's worth looking at what happened earlier in the season - and what we can expect in the final stretch.
USA women's basketball vs. Japan: How to watch and the names to know as America begins gold medal pursuit with Group C play on Monday
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July 28, 2024
USA's women's basketball team will begin their Olympics campaign on Monday against Japan. The Americans will hope to get off to a winning start in France before playing two group stage games and potentially advancing to the knockouts. The USA played two tuneup games before the Olympics, losing to the WNBA All-Star team and beating Germany in London.
Caitlin Clark's Team USA snub is defended by US Olympic CEO: 'They know what they're doing'
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July 28, 2024
US Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland has defended Team USA's snub of Caitlin Clark, as she called the process that led to her exclusion a 'very disciplined' one. The WNBA rookie star was controversially left off of the USA basketball squad in June, with 42-year-old guard Diana Taurasi claiming a spot over her. And while some were perplexed that Clark didn't make the 12-player roster, Hirshland is confident that USA Basketball made the right choice.
Team USA women's basketball land in London for Olympic tuneup - with NO Caitlin Clark - ahead of Paris Games kicking off later this week
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July 22, 2024
The USA women's basketball team has landed in London for an Olympic tuneup game vs. Germany on Tuesday - but there was of course no sign of Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever rookie, who continues to set records in the WNBA, was controversially snubbed from the 12-woman roster when it was announced last month. That decision has drawn added scrutiny since Clark and her fellow WNBA All-Stars defeated the Olympic roster last weekend.
Hilarious moment Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham chugs a margarita as she stuns courtside at WNBA All-Star Game
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July 21, 2024
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham created a hilarious moment at Saturday night's WNBA All-Star Game as she chugged a margarita while sitting courtside. The Phoenix Mercury guard was on hand in her home arena to watch teammates Britney Griner, Kahleah Copper and Diana Taurasi suit up for Team USA. And while Cunningham wasn't involved in the game herself, she entertained the crowd by quickly downing her margarita during a dead ball when the camera panned to her.
Caitlin Clark's Olympics dream is OVER as Diana Taurasi looks ready to go in new Team USA promo
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July 18, 2024
Caitlin Clark's long-shot hopes of going to this summer's Olympics appear to be over, as Diana Taurasi appeared in a Team USA promo video on Thursday. Taurasi, who will be playing in a record sixth Olympic games in Paris, had recently missed three games for the Phoenix Mercury with a leg injury - potentially opening the door for Team USA alternate Clark to take her place. However, Taurasi (who also missed a game on July 1 with back soreness) returned to the Mercury's lineup on July 14 and smiled from Team USA camp as she posed with an American flag draped over her shoulders.
Caitlin Clark fans criticize her boyfriend Connor McCaffery for celebrating his birthday with bikini-clad bottle girls in Las Vegas
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July 16, 2024
Caitlin Clark's boyfriend Connor McCaffery has come under fire for celebrating his birthday in Las Vegas while the WNBA rookie traveled to Minnesota for work. Social media posts shared by controversial comedian Theo Von showed the 26-year-old partying at a day club surrounded by scantily-clad bottle girls. 'Dress for the future u want,' Von captioned a clip on his Instagram Story over the weekend at Encore Beach Club.
Caitlin Clarks posts hilarious birthday message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery
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July 13, 2024
Caitlin Clark playfully teased boyfriend Connor McCaffery on Saturday as she posted on Instagram for his birthday. The couple both played basketball at the University of Iowa and met in school as Clark became a household name around the country. And the Indiana Fever rookie joked about some friendly competition between the pair as McCaffrey turned 26.
Caitlin Clark breaks another record in upset victory over Phoenix after Olympics lifeline
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July 13, 2024
The 22-year-old point guard put up 20 points and 13 assists, nine of which came in the first quarter alone, in the Fever's 96-85 win in Indianapolis on Friday night. She also had six rebounds. Guard Kelsey Mitchell and center Aliyah Boston also contributed to the Fever's victory with 28 and 21 points, respectively. Clark's double-double performance after she was handed a shock Olympics lifeline, as Mercury star Diana Taurasi faces a battle against time to be fit for the Games.