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WNBA star Caitlin Clark expected to be left off Team USA's Olympic roster: reports

USA Basketball is expected not to select Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark for the women's national team as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris this summer.

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Caitlin Clark notches historic performance, puts herself in rare WNBA territory

With pressure rising, Caitlin Clark put up her best performance in her young WNBA career, which even was historic in some ways, on Friday night.

Charles Barkley doubles down on 'petty nonsense' regarding Caitlin Clark: 'Really bad publicity for the WNBA'

WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark's popularity continues to be a hot topic in the sports world, and TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley is maintaining his stance of calling out the "petty nonsense" in the league.

WNBA needs to harness star power of Caitlin Clark, says former USMNT star Alexi Lalas

Former U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas talked to Fox News Digital about what Caitlin Clark's star power is doing for the WNBA and how the league needs to harness it.

Caitlin Clark hard foul was 'welcome to the league' moment, NBA commissioner says

NBA commissioner weighed in on the Caitlin Clark foul in his pre-NBA Finals press conference on Thursday. The play has been the talk of the sports world.

Sky players say they were harassed outside hotel by man with camera: 'Nasty work'

Chicago Sky players say they were harassed at hotel by a man with a camera as they arrived in Washington, D.C., to get ready for a game against the Mystics.

Bob Costas talks Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and race in the WNBA

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas talked to OutKick about the hostility toward Caitlin Clark and the conversation about race and how it plays into it.

Sparks rookie Cameron Brink believes 'younger white players' in WNBA have 'privilege'

Sparks rookie Cameron Brink wants to help grow women's basketball, and in a new interview, she believes "younger white players" have a "privilege" others in the league don't.

UConn's Geno Auriemma says Caitlin Clark is 'being targeted' by her fellow WNBA stars

Caitlin Clark has been talked about in plenty ways since making her WNBA debut last month, and Geno Auriemma says she is "being targeted" by her fellow peers.

Caitlin Clark 'the reason' for rise in interest in WNBA, Billie Jean King says

Tennis legend Billie Jean King said Tuesday the WNBA is reaching a turning point this year and it is "because of" Caitlin Clark. King said Clark "is the superstar."

Caitlin Clark has already faced immense criticism at every turn 6 months into 2024

Caitlin Clark isn't accused of any crimes. She's just playing basketball. But that reason alone has sparked immense criticism her way in the first six months of the year.

Sky's Angel Reese willing to play 'bad guy role' as more eyes turn to women's basketball

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese said Monday she has no problem with being the villain and wanted fans to realize that she's also the reason why women's basketball is so popular.

Caitlin Clark struggles in Fever’s loss to Liberty in wake of controversial game

The Indiana Fever were blown out in the latter half of their back-to-back, falling to the New York Liberty, 104-68, as Caitlin Clark struggled shooting with just three points.

Sky's Angel Reese takes heat for cheering Caitlin Clark hard foul, delivering rough box out

Angel Reese received criticism for her antics during their loss to the Indiana Fever. Reese cheered on her teammate's hard foul on Caitlin Clark and then gave one of her own.

Hard foul on Caitlin Clark appears to leave golf influencer Paige Spiranac perplexed

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac appeared to be dismayed by the on-court incident involving Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on Saturday.

Caitlin Clark receives unwarranted hip-check from Sky player: 'That's just not a basketball play'

Caitlin Clark has encountered a fair share of physical defenses during the early portion of her WNBA career. But, on Saturday she slammed to the floor after a hard shoulder check.

Caitlin Clark receives technical foul after getting in face of opponent

Caitlin Clark received a technical foul on Thursday after getting in the face of Victoria Vivians. She had to be separated by her teammate, Aaliyah Boston.

WNBA coach says 'greatness' of Black and brown people not 'celebrated' as much as those who are White

Becky Hammon, the head coach of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, said that "Black and brown greatness has not been celebrated or valued as much" as those who are White.

Angel Reese clotheslined as WNBA veteran gets ejected: 'I kept going and kept pushing'

Sky rookie Angel Reese had a hard rookie moment on Saturday night when WNBA veteran Alyssa Thomas clotheslined her while battling for a rebound, resulting in her ejection.

Angel Reese takes thinly veiled jab at Caitlin Clark's popularity, impact on the WNBA

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese took aim at Caitlin Clark in a since-deleted post on social media Thursday night after handing the New York Liberty their first loss of the season.

Caitlin Clark hits the floor on hard screen from WNBA MVP

Caitlin Clark scored 22 points in the Indiana Fever's loss against the New York Liberty, but she hit the floor on a hard screen from WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart.

WNBA star Diana Taurasi expresses optimism for Caitlin Clark's game despite 'reality' warning

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi believes Caitlin Clark's game will translate and that she will figure out how to navigate the WNBA after struggling in her first two games.

Caitlin Clark's pro debut most-watched WNBA game since 2001

WNBA rookie phenom Caitlin Clark made her professional debut Tuesday night in Connecticut, and it became the most-watched WNBA game since 2001.

WNBA star Kelsey Plum makes social media swoon over pregame outfit

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum wowed social media on Tuesday night ahead of her game against the Phoenix Mercury with her stunning outfit entering the arena.

Angel Reese 'praying' Chicago Sky no longer has to fly commercial

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese is already getting a taste of the controversial travel requirements the WNBA currently has in place, and she voiced her opinion about it on social media.

WNBA’s new Golden State team reveals nickname ahead of 2025 inaugural season

The new Golden State WNBA franchise, which will have its inaugural season in 2025, revealed its new team name and branding as Valkyries on "Good Morning America."

Caitlin Clark's race 'huge thing' when it comes to her popularity, WNBA star says

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson agreed there was a race element in Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark's popularity as she gets ready to make her debut.

Caitlin Clark recalls 'frustrating' media storm over 2023 national championship loss

Caitlin Clark expressed frustration with the media coverage over her in-game battle with Angel Reese during the 2023 women's college basketball national championship.

Fever's Caitlin Clark draws in record crowd for Indiana debut: 'Pretty unheard of'

The Indiana Fever picked up their first win of the preseason on Thursday night before a record crowd, as more than 13,000 fans flocked to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch Caitlin Clark.

Biden wrongfully calls WNBA champion a coach during White House visit

President Biden welcomed the back-to-back reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces to the White House on Thursday, but he flubbed when referencing one of the team's members.

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