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Mystics Owner: Clark Shouldn't Be 'Athlete of the Year'

The owner of a competing WNBA team believes all the league's players deserve recognition

(Newser) - Both Time and Caitlin Clark are playing defense after the magazine named the WNBA superstar its " Athlete of the Year " earlier this week. Sheila Johnson, owner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics, criticized the magazine for bestowing the honor on the Indiana Fever's 22-year-old phenom, CNN reports.

For WNBA, a Fitting End to a Breakout Season

New York Liberty wins championship in overtime

(Newser) - As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey. The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, finally found their way to the top, per the...

Angel Reese: MY WNBA Salary Wouldn't Cover Rent

Rookie sounds off about women's pay; her endorsements dwarf league paycheck

(Newser) - Star WNBA rookie Angel Reese took to Instagram Live to reveal her salary from the Chicago Sky as well as her rent—and to complain that the former would barely cover the latter, reports USA Today .
  • "I just hope you know the WNBA don't pay my bills at
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A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Win Honors Unanimously

Both WNBA stars broke a string of records

(Newser) - A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark capped their record-breaking seasons by being unanimous picks for WNBA awards, the league announced Sunday. Wilson, named AP player of the year, became the first to score 1,000 points in a season, NBC News reports. She averaged a record 26.9 points per...

Angel Reese's Stellar Season Has Ended

Injured rookie says she's shown 'I belong in this league'

(Newser) - Angel Reese's historic rookie season is over. The Chicago Sky forward said on social media Saturday night that she has a season-ending injury, which the team confirmed was to her wrist. "What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be...

Parks and Rec Star Got a Bit Too Much Rec This Weekend
Parks and Rec Star Got a Bit
Too Much Rec Last Weekend
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Jul 27, 2024 6:30 AM CDT

Parks and Rec Star Got a Bit Too Much Rec Last Weekend

Aubrey Plaza tears ACL in basketball skills challenge during WNBA All-Star Game event

(Newser) - The faceoff between Team WNBA and Team USA at Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix handed a 117-109 win to the former, but as the Arizona Republic notes, "one of the best storylines from this year's game didn't happen during the game," or even involve...

WNBA All-Star Game Has a Couples Oddity

Connecticut teammates DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas are engaged, but will play on opposite teams

(Newser) - The WNBA stages its All-Star Game this weekend, and some unusual storylines are at play:
  • The game: The big contest Saturday night will pit Team USA—the Olympic team headed to Paris that is filled with WNBA players—against Team WNBA, made up of players who did not make the
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Caitlin Clark Says She Gets Few Pro Tips

Rookie star she wishes for that kind of support during games

(Newser) - Asked a question after a loss to the Seattle Storm on Thursday night, Caitlin Clark provided another indication that she's a bit on her own in the WNBA. A reporter asked the Indiana Fever rookie what the best advice is that she's been given by a league veteran...

We May Be Watching the Start of a Great Sports Rivalry

Angel Reese called with flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark, and both WNBA stars shrug it off

(Newser) - Another matchup between Caitlin Clark's team and Angel Reese's team has sports pundits in a froth, but the two WNBA stars themselves are shrugging things off.
  • Flagrant foul: Reese of the Chicago Sky got hit with a flagrant foul on Sunday after she struck Clark in the head
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Angel Reese on Caitlin Clark: Sure, I'll Play the Villain

WNBA rivals back in the spotlight after a hard foul

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark was a big topic of conversation even before she entered the WNBA, of course, but the recent hard foul she took from an opposing player seems to have put things into overdrive. And much of the conversation centers on race:
  • Analyst apologizes: ESPN's Pat McAfee tweeted
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A Hard Foul on Caitlin Clark Causes a Ruckus

And friction between her and Angel Reese appears to continue

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever won their first home game over the weekend, but one particular play is getting way more attention than the victory:
  • The foul: Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky gave Clark a hard shoulder-check during Saturday's game and knocked her to the floor, reports ESPN
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Angel Reese's Mom Defends WNBA Star's Tweet

Post that some think was a jab at Caitlin Clark has since been deleted

(Newser) - Angel Reese celebrated the Chicago Sky's win this week over the New York Liberty with a tweet—but it's one that some suspect was a jab at fellow WNBA star Caitlin Clark. USA Today reports that after Thursday's game, Reese posted the following: "[A]nd that's...

WNBA Announces First Franchise Outside US

It's going to Toronto

(Newser) - Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. The team will be owned by Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures. Tanenbaum also is the chairman and a minority owner of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which...

Here's How Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut Went
Here's How
Caitlin Clark's
WNBA Debut Went
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May 16, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

Here's How Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut Went

More than 2M people watched it

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut was viewed by 2.1 million people, setting a viewership record for the league's history across ESPN's platforms, the network said in a statement . "The Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun season opener ... was the most-watched WNBA game on ESPN platforms ever (regular...

Price to See Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut: Up to $22K
Price to See Caitlin Clark's
WNBA Debut: Up to $22K
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May 14, 2024 11:18 AM CDT

Price to See Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut: Up to $22K

'It's without a doubt the most-hyped WNBA opener for a single team in league history'

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark's first regular-season WNBA game will see the No. 1 overall draft pick and the Indiana Fever face off against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. But if you want to see the action in person, you'll have to pay up.
  • 'Sky-high' ticket prices: The average price
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Biden Cheers WNBA Champs, Celebrates Women's Sports
Biden Cheers WNBA Champs
May 9, 2024 5:15 PM CDT

Biden Cheers WNBA Champs

Harris praises Las Vegas Aces as role models

(Newser) - President Biden welcomed the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, to the White House on Thursday, celebrating what he called a "banner year" for women's basketball. "It matters to girls and women, finally seeing themselves represented," Biden said during the celebration, held in the East...

Clark Makes WNBA Debut: 'You Couldn't Ask for a Better Game'

New guard for Indiana Fever scored 21 points against Dallas Wings in exhibition match

(Newser) - More than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night, some fans among the sellout crowd were lined up outside the arena dressed in No. 22 University of Iowa jerseys. And...

Caitlin Clark Is About to Make Some Serious Money

$20M+ Nike deal is reportedly very close, with Under Armour and Adidas also in pursuit

(Newser) - The value of Caitlin Clark's endorsement deals is about to get a big bump. The No. 1 WNBA draft pick is close to signing an endorsement deal with Nike "worth well over $20 million plus potential bonuses," sources tell the Athletic . Under Armour and Adidas have also...

Inside the Debate Over Caitlin Clark's Salary

Meanwhile, WNBA draft viewership hit an all-time high

(Newser) - The 2023 WNBA draft attracted 572,000 viewers to ESPN. That was before Caitlin Clark. This year's draft absolutely smashed records on Monday with its average 2.45 million viewers. ESPN reports viewership peaked at 3.09 million. That's five times the previous record of 601,000 viewers...

Caitlin Clark Goes No. 1, Won't Be Taking a Pay Cut

As multiple outlets explain, her sponsorship deals stay with her

(Newser) - As expected , Caitlin Clark was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Monday night, going to the Indiana Fever. Yahoo Sports has the full list of draft picks; another big name, Angel Reese of LSU, was the No. 7 pick and will head to the Chicago Sky. As...

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