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Mitchell Says Clark Spotlight Brings Online Hate to Fever Players — 5dIndiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell said the intense attention around Caitlin Clark brings criticism and abusive messages for teammates, making it difficult to show up and compete, and asked people to give players grace. While some coverage attributed the backlash to Fever fans, Mitchell did not identify who sent the messages; she also praised the organization and has recognized Clark’s impact on the team and league.

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Tom Gallagher The hate coming at the Fever squad because of one player is out of line. Clark has helped the league but that shouldn't punish the rest of the team.

Clark’s Nike Signature Shoe Arrives Oct. 1 — Sep 17, 2026Caitlin Clark's Nike Caitlin 1 launches in the U.S. on Oct. 1 for $140, making her the fifth active player with a signature basketball shoe.

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Clark Pushes Back On Reporter's Question About Reese Friendship — Sep 13, 2026After Team USA's 97-79 World Cup gold over France, Caitlin Clark told a reporter "We've always been friends. Don't try to do that," then returned to say "what the hell is wrong with you?"

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Rachel Meyers The media should leave their friendship alone and let the players focus on future matchups in the league.

Olivia Miles Surpasses WNBA Rookie Scoring Record — Sep 19, 2026Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx is closing in on Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, tying it at 769 points and likely to surpass it with a few games left, while already setting rookie benchmarks in 3-pointers and early-season totals. Despite a few tough outings and the Lynx’s skid, Miles remains the frontrunner in rookie scoring and assists and is in MVP conversations as Clark’s 2024 debut record is highlighted in comparison.

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Maya Lindstrom Miles is on another level this year, tying that record while leading in assists too shows she's not just a scorer.

Reese and Clark say they are having fun playing together for U.S. — Sep 10, 2026Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, once seen as fierce rivals, are now teammates for the U.S. at the FIBA World Cup, emphasizing mutual respect, on-court chemistry, and the ability to learn from each other despite intense media narratives. They’ve bonded with their teammates, pushed aside rivalry talk, and focus on competing and growing together.

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Jared Kim It's cool they're bonding and having fun as teammates instead of letting old rivalry talk get in the way.

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Miles Out as Fever, Lynx Clash for Seeding — Sep 21, 2026In the 2026 WNBA playoff picture, Minnesota is positioned for the top seed with Indiana posing a spoiler threat, as Caitlin Clark has anchored the Fever down the stretch; Los Angeles’ Sparks are out of contention but the Aces are still chasing a top-three seed, aided by A’ja Wilson’s prolific scoring. The league is also highlighting Fever–Lynx matchups and broadcasting options across multiple platforms for fans.

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Caitlin Clark Is Out For the Rest of The Season — Sep 7, 2025Caitlin Clark is officially out for the rest of the 2025 WNBA season. The Indiana Fever confirmed Thursday that Clark will not play in the team’s remaining regular-season games or any potential playoff matchups. This…

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Caitlin Clark Close to Netting Endorsement Deal with NikeReporting — Apr 18, 2024Even though Caitlin Clark’s WNBA contract didn’t live up to the hype compared to her make counterparts, she’s making up for it elsewhere. Clark, who was just drafted into the WNBA by the Indiana Fever, is reportedly set…

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Clark Ends College Career With Loss; Still Called GOATReporting — Apr 8, 2024Caitlin Clark may have hung up her jersey as an Iowa Hawkeye, but she will always be viewed as a GOAT. “I wanna personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport, she carried a heavy load, when she’s the number 1…

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Caitlin Clark’s Contract Sparks Outrage for Being Too LowReporting — Apr 17, 2024Caitlin Clark broke many records during her basketball career at the University of Iowa. And she was the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft Monday. However, when the terms of her contract with the Indiana Fever were…

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Watch: Caitlin Clark Struggles Badly in WNBA Debut, Sparks Reaction from Her Dad Live On AirReporting — May 16, 2024The Caitlin Clark show starred the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night as one of the great scorers in college basketball began her climb in the WNBA where most rookies do — at the bottom. Clark scored 20 points, including…

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Caitlin Clark Lands Historic Nike Shoe Deal Worth Millions Just Before Her Rookie Season Kicks OffReporting — Apr 22, 2024Riding high after a wave of Clark-mania that accompanied the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Caitlin Clark has signed a megabucks shoe contract with Nike. The eight-year deal will be worth up to $28 million, The…

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Reporter Suspended After Bizarre Interaction with WNBA Star Caitlin ClarkReporting — May 8, 2024A new report said that a journalist who had an odd interaction with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark last month has been suspended. Sportswriter Bob Kravitz revealed the suspension on his website . In a post filed…

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Watch: Loud Forklift Disrupts Caitlin Clark’s Presser Day Before Big UConn MatchupOpinion — Apr 5, 2024It’s something special when the women’s NCAA basketball tournament is garnering more interest than the men’s. That’s certainly the case this year, particularly with the matchup of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and LSU’s Angel…

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Caitlin Clark Leaves 3-Word Message to Iowa Fans as She Heads to the WNBAOpinion — Apr 8, 2024Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark enjoyed a magical run with few precedents in college basketball history. Now, she will have the rest of her life to reflect on the experience. Following the Hawkeyes’ 87-75…

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WNBA Hands Alyssa Thomas Suspension After Reviewing Caitlin Clark Incident — Jun 26, 2026The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas for one game after reviewing an uncalled play involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during Wednesday night’s matchup. According to Fox News , the league…

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Jemele Hill Says Caitlin Clark Is Popular Because of Her ‘Race and Sexuality’ During Racial MeltdownOpinion — May 22, 2024Podcaster Jemele Hill spouted her usual race-baiting rhetoric by claiming WNBA star Caitlin Clark is popular simply because she’s a white heterosexual in a sport swarming with black lesbians. “We would all be very naive…

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Lib Journalist Throws Race Tantrum Over Caitlin Clark’s Success, Furious About Coverage Compared to Black PlayersOpinion — Apr 4, 2024Far-left former ESPN host Jemele Hill can’t stand the fact that Iowa superstar point guard Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking senior season is attracting record audiences to women’s basketball. If you guessed Hill’s…

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Caitlin Clark's 11 assists mark first U.S. feat since 1998 — Sep 3, 2026Caitlin Clark stole the show for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, posting 14 points and 11 assists off the bench to help a 94-61 win over China and earning MVP-like praise for her selfless, floor-general play. The performances across the tournament showcased Clark as a pivotal playmaker alongside a veteran-laden supporting cast, with USA extending its World Cup win streak and newcomers like Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard making strong contributions.

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Fans Slam Athletic Over Clark Stat Error — Aug 29, 2026Caitlin Clark continues to push historic rookie benchmarks while Olivia Miles’ standout start sparks debate over true rookie records, highlighted by ongoing misstatements and subsequent corrections from analysts. Clark’s strong late-season stretch and 800-plus points with 300-plus assists underscore her impact, even as commentary around Miles and Clark draws scrutiny over accuracy.

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Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for points and assists in a month — Sep 4, 2026Caitlin Clark’s August was historic, averaging 24.4 points and generating 44.7 points per game when including her points and assists, the highest month ever by a WNBA point guard and a driving force behind Indiana’s status as a championship threat with a 26-14 record. She also extended her impact off the court with major brand partnerships, a Stanley 1913 collaboration, and a rising MVP spotlight as she competes with Team USA in Berlin, earning the nickname MVCC for her dominant 2026 season.

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Sam Okafor MVCC nickname is fitting at this point, but I'd rather see Indiana's record than any brand deal headline honestly.

USA Basketball jersey numbers link Clark, Reese, BueckersTech — Aug 28, 2026Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers lead a young USA Basketball core set to play World Cup qualifying in Puerto Rico, with Clark and Bueckers making their senior national team debuts and Reese returning from AmeriCup experience. The goal is to build chemistry in competitive games now while aiming for the 2028 Olympic team.

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Iowa-LSU Game Sets Ratings RecordReporting — Apr 3, 2024One could call it the Midas touch with a little Caitlin Clark thrown in for good measure. Clark, star player for Iowa, undoubtedly had a hand in getting 12.3 million viewers to watch her team go against LSU in what…

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Fever 111-91 Sun rout; Clark, Mitchell lead — Aug 27, 2026The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 111-91 behind 34-point efforts from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, boosting them to fourth in the standings as they head into the FIBA World Cup break. Clark was listed probable with a back injury, Dantas was ruled out for the rest of the season due to knee surgery, and Boston was sidelined by an injury, with the team aiming for a strong finish and continued MVP chatter for Clark and Mitchell.

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