The Caitlin Clark Effect and the uncomfortable truth behind it: Let's be clear: Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her appeal as an influencer ...
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Quick Glance: The Caitlin Clark Impact and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It
- Caitlin Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her influence as an influencer is based on several key factors.
- Clark’s attractiveness to local companies and national corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black; a straight woman who is joining a league with a sizable LGBTQ+ player population; and a person who comes from America’s heartland, where residents often feel their beliefs and values are ignored or disrespected by the geographical edges of the country.
- There was a significant disparity in the competition for Caitlin Clark in the end. Nike offered 8 years / $28 million, Adidas 4 years / $6 million, Under Armour 4 years / $16 million, and Puma withdrew after hearing about $3 million.
- It is a fact that brand ambassadorship at her level is not simply a commentary on someone’s athletic ability. It’s also a reflection of society’s impact on who gets the biggest bags.
Megan Rapinoe talks business of women’s sports, the Caitlin Clark effect, USWNT and more
theathletic.com/5449374/2024/04/26/megan-rapinoe-womens-sports-business/
WNBA star A'ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: 'It's going to turn'
today.com/news/sports/aja-wilson-wnba-salary-rcna149480
Caitlin Clark Nike Deal Should Worry the WNBA: The league’s (ahem) modest pay scale was meant to maintain competitive balance, but outside money changes ...
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Caitlin Clark to sign new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
Caitlin Clark Celebrates 1st Anniversary With Her Boyfriend With A Touching Message
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At the 2024 WNBA draft, league hopefuls walked the orange carpet wearing Louis Vuitton and Cartier. Caitlin Clark peeked out at paparazzo from behind ... Show more
Meet the artist who made a portrait of Caitlin Clark with a basketball as her paintbrush
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/25/sam-woj-the-artist-who-used-a-basketball-to-paint-caitlin-clark/73440803007/
Two hours after officially joining the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark became Fanatics' top selling draft pick in any draft night in history ... Show more
Caitlin Clark to sign new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
A Midwesterner through and through, Caitlin Clark wants Indiana back in WNBA playoffs
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-will-stay-near-iowa-midwest-roots-with-wnba-indiana-fever-draft-2024/73364064007/
Caitlin Clark appears on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ thanks WNBA greats who ‘kicked down the door, so I could walk inside’
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
- Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way
- Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.
- She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.
- Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, and is estimated to make $76,535 in her first season — or approximately $338 ... Show more
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity - Good Morning America
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity - Good Morning America
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
"Gender pay gap" in basketball: super-talented Caitlin Clark's salary causes outrage
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Caitlin Clark stopped by the Pat McAfee Show today.
“Steph Curry range is no problem for you?”
“Yeah, no problem.”
🎥 @PatMcAfeeShow https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1780645340103704765/video/1
‘Saturday Night Live’ Can’t Keep it Together: Ryan Gosling hosted an episode that included appearances by Caitlin Clark, Emily Blunt and Kate McKinnon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/arts/television/saturday-night-live-ryan-gosling-kate-mckinnon.html
Quick Glance: Funny Moments with Ryan Gosling and Beavis at SNL
- During a television segment on artificial intelligence, the cast of Saturday Night Live had difficulty keeping a straight face as Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day appeared as Beavis and Butt-Head.
- Gosling was dressed as Beavis and sat behind Heidi Gardner's character. The costumes of Gosling and Day brought laughter to the cast and the actors themselves.
- Heidi Gardner struggled to deliver her lines when she saw Gosling in his Beavis outfit. When Day showed up as Butt-Head, it was even harder for her to stay serious. The entire cast fought with laughter as the sketch continued.
- Ryan Gosling is celebrated for his role as Ken in Barbie and has appeared in successful films like Drive and La La Land. A live-action adaptation of Beavis and Butt-Head with him is currently not in the works.
If You Were Shocked by Caitlin Clark’s Salary, Wait Until You Hear About the Nike Deal
slate.com/culture/2024/04/caitlin-clark-nike-deal-salary-wnba-indiana-fever-contract-vs-nba-contracts.html
Caitlin Clarks WNBA rookie contract numbers with Indiana Fever revealed: The Iowa superstar is on a fouryear deal as the No 1 overall pick
247sports.com/article/caitlin-clarks-wnba-rookie-contract-numbers-with-indiana-fever-revealed-230491500/
Caitlin Clark blocks Antonio Brown on social media after he made rude posts about her
independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-antonio-brown-twitter-b2531587.html
In second grade, Caitlin Clark wrote a note to herself, compiling her goals for the future – including playing in the WNBA.
Tonight ... Show more
Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver: 6 p.m. event will honor 2024 historic NCAA finals run
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Country Star Tim McGraw Paid Cool Tribute to Caitlin Clark During Concert in Indianapolis
si.com/college/2024/04/19/tim-mcgraw-cool-tribute-caitlin-clark-concert-indianapolis
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Caitlin Clark's young dream of playing in the WNBA is set to become reality: In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down her dreams and goals that included ...
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Caitlin Clark the No. 1 pick in bullish WNBA Draft: As expected, the basketball superstar went to the Indiana Fever
theweek.com/sports/caitlin-clark-WNBA-draft-indiana-fever
Caitlin Clark's uncomfortable exchange with Indiana columnist at news conference
startribune.com/inappropriate-exchange-with-caitlin-clark-overshadows-introduction-at-indiana-fever-press-conference/600359854/
It’s official: Caitlin Clark’s #22 jersey is going to be hanging from the ceiling of Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
🎥: @nixsonbenitez #Iowa #iowahawkeyes #marchmadness
People Are About to Have a Dumb Debate About Caitlin Clark. Let’s Get Into It.: After losing the championship final, an inevitable conversation is coming.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/iowa-south-carolina-caitlin-clark-lynette-woodard-legacy.html
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Fans betting Fever will take Caitlin Clark in WNBA draft. Where they're putting their money
usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/13/caitlin-clark-wnba-fever-schedule/73301351007/
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese hope to carry over college momentum to the WNBA: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and a deep WNBA draft class hope the momentum they ...
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Fans pack Minneapolis women's sports bar for the NCAA Women's Final Four: The crowd included a mix of fans for all teams, though most said they were rooting for ...
startribune.com/fans-pack-minneapolis-womens-sports-bar-for-the-ncaa-womens-final-four/600356809/
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert shared her thoughts on the discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark’s pay, speaking at the 2024 #CNBCChangemakers event in New York City ... Show more
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What could Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition from Iowa look like?: Expect WNBA players to guard Clark more physically. How will she handle it?
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Quick Glance: Challenges and Opportunities for Caitlin Clark's WNBA Transition
- Caitlin Clark will face physical defense in the WNBA - how will she handle it?
- Starting as one of the youngest players in the most talented league, Clark transitions from dominating college basketball.
- The physical strength of opponents will be Clark's biggest challenge as she adjusts to the WNBA.
- Comparisons with past top guards show challenges and opportunities for Clark, but her talent and skills could pave the way for success.
President Joe Biden weighed in on the disparity between the salary of Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the WNBA draft, and her male counterparts.
NEW: Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four on ... Show more
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits - ABC News
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits - ABC News
Leistikow: Exciting guard Lucy Olsen shares why Iowa women's basketball 'felt like home'
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/18/lucy-olsen-villanova-transfer-iowa-womens-basketball-lisa-bluder-replacing-caitlin-clark/73364708007/
Could Caitlin Clark make the U.S. team for the Paris Olympics?: Before even playing a WNBA game, Caitlin Clark has become a key figure in the U.S ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2024-04-17/caitlin-clark-u-s-olympic-team
Iowa defeats UConn 71-69 to face South Carolina in NCAA championship Women’s Final Four live updates: Iowa tops UConn to move on to title game against South Carolina
Diana Taurasi Had Blunt Message for Caitlin Clark on Her Upcoming WNBA Career: The Iowa guard is about to enter a new world.
si.com/college/2024/04/06/diana-taurasi-blunt-message-caitlin-clark-wnba-career
This photo of Caitlin Clark after clinching a trip back to the Final Four 🔥
📸 Iowa Women's Basketball
Caitlin Clark wrote future dreams down in 3rd grade: 'Be in WNBA, win lottery, be strong'
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Meet Caitlin Clark's Family: What To Know About The Basketball Star's Parents And Two Brothers
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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
Caitlin Clark's college career, by the numbers: Most points. Highest scoring average. Most 3-pointers in a season. Most 3-pointers in a career ...
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Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA. Who will be the 2024-25 college basketball stars?
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"Job's not finished."Caitlin Clark checking in with @sportsiren after beating LSU to advance to the Final Four.
Lots of Caitlin Clark fans at the women's Sweet 16 Portland regional 👀
Reminder, @IowaWBB is playing in Albany...#MarchMadness
Caitlin Clark makes her way off the court after Iowa’s 71-69 win over UConn, hugging her mom as she walks towards the locker room.
Will Caitlin Clark, JuJu Watkins find shooting touch in Elite Eight? - ESPN: Caitlin Clark's 3-pointers aren't falling as frequently. JuJu Watkins' field goal ...
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Iowa vs. Connecticut was a Final Four classic. Then came the whistle.: Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat Paige Bueckers and Connecticut at the Final Four ...
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Quick Glance: Aaliyah Edwards: The Indispensable Heart of UConn Women's Basketball
- Aaliyah Edwards has been the Huskies' sole constant in four turbulent seasons.
- Edwards has proven to be an indispensable player through injuries and tough seasons.
- Despite injuries and little help from teammates, Edwards has delivered impressive performances.
- Edwards is nearing the end of her college career but has a promising future in the WNBA and as an Olympian.
Caitlin Clark is excited to be playing in Cleveland, where LeBron James started his career. She’s looked up to LeBron and appreciates his support ... Show more
Caitlin Clark says goodbye to Iowa fans as school announces her jersey number will be retired
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
Iowa-UConn decided on controversial moving screen against Huskies in women’s Final Four
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UConn resisted pairing Paige Bueckers with Caitlin Clark: With a chance to bring in Caitlin Clark as part of the recruiting class of 2000 ...
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LSU is relying heavily on Flau'jae Johnson — and it could ask even more of her vs. Iowa
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Mike Trout is rocking a Caitlin Clark jersey ahead of the women's NCAA national championship game 🔥
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Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards carry resilient UConn Huskies past USC in Elite Eight
oregonlive.com/collegebasketball/2024/04/paige-bueckers-aaliyah-edwards-carry-resilient-uconn-huskies-past-usc-in-elite-eight.html
LSU star Hailey Van Lith is in transfer portal, source says - ESPN: Hailey Van Lith has entered the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers ...
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Quick Glance: LSU’s Hailey Van Lith Enters Transfer Portal After 1 Season: Potential New Paths
- The past season presented challenges for both Van Lith and LSU, falling short of the desired national championship.
- What reflections did Van Lith share about her time at LSU? In Albany, N.Y., she openly pondered her experiences and collaboration with a trainer and life advisor.
- WNBA Outlook: Speculations suggest Van Lith may not have been a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
- Where might she seek a new opportunity? Van Lith had discussed options with Stanford and South Carolina previously, now aiming to find a suitable environment for her talents.
This School Didn’t Want Caitlin Clark. Now It Has to Face Her.: When college basketball’s record scorer was growing up, all she wanted was an offer from UConn ...
wsj.com/sports/basketball/caitlin-clark-uconn-iowa-final-four-030976d8
Jason Sudeikis is a big fan of Caitlin Clark, and he presented her with a jersey from his hit soccer show.
The most anticipated women’s Final Four ever, plus hockey fight poll results: This year's women's Final Four should set more viewership records ...
theathletic.com/5393067/2024/04/05/womens-final-four-the-pulse/
Sports columnist apologizes for ‘oafish’ comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn’t over
ctvnews.ca/sports/sports-columnist-apologizes-for-oafish-comments-directed-at-caitlin-clark-the-controversy-isn-t-over-1.6852771
Caitlin Clark works to ‘use her platform for a lot of good’ with her own nonprofit
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Dawn Staley thinks Caitlin Clark belongs in the women's college basketball GOAT conversation...
But South Carolina's coach hopes it's not at the expense of ... Show more
Dawn Staley shouts out Iowa’s Caitlin Clark: ‘She carried a heavy load for our sport’
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Elite Iowa women's basketball season showed 'you can carve your own path': Caitlin Clark drew in many fans, but the entire Iowa women's basketball team resonated ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/09/caitlin-clark-iowa-womens-basketball-hawkeyes-legacy-national-championship-game-march-madness/73235474007/
Caitlin Clark's competitive nature started from day one 🚲
"Full Court Press" coming to @ABCNetwork and @ESPNPlus in May 🍿
When Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers collide, we all become stargazers: Paige Bueckers is a generational star, but Caitlin Clark lifted their sport to the ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/05/caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-best-player/
Women's NCAA Tournament: Predictions for women's Final Four games in Cleveland: No. 1 seed Iowa faces No. 3 seed UConn and No. 1 South Carolina faces No ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2024/04/03/ncaa-womens-final-four-game-predictions/73195855007/
Pat McAfee and the #Colts are pumped that Caitlin Clark is joining the Indiana Fever.
(🎥 @patmcafeeshow)
Angel Reese or Caitlin Clark? Players dish on biggest trash-talkers in women’s basketball
theathletic.com/5382646/2024/04/01/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-trash-talk-anonymous-poll-march-madness/
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Caitlin Clark and NIL deals have combined to drive her collectibles – especially trading cards – to levels not seen before in women's basketball.
South Carolina's title victory over Iowa and Clark sets sports-betting records: A history-making women’s college basketball season ended with multiple ...
apnews.com/article/national-championship-south-carolina-iowa-clark-staley-7c5eca6964a14a535227a20ea78988a2
No more free throws, ladies: Women's sports have truly arrived — now the 'yas queen' days need to stop
nypost.com/2024/04/03/opinion/womens-sports-have-truly-arrived-so-give-up-the-yas-queen/
What the WNBA Salary Debate Misses: Caitlin Clark’s shoe deal supplements her pay—but Black players haven’t seen the same success.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/04/wnba-salaries-are-only-part-of-the-problem
Caitlin Clark Finally Overcame Her Basketball Nemesis. Now Comes the Hard Part.: The Iowa superstar avenged last year’s title game loss to LSU with a dazzling ...
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