WNBA commissioner calls Caitlin Clark ‘most popular athlete in America,’ talks schedule expansion
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Fever vets getting acclimated to new experience with Clark in Indiana: Every Fever player involved in a massive offseason overhaul can feel the “Caitlin Clark ...
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Caitlin Clark muscles up for new WNBA season that adds Paige Bueckers: The 2025 WNBA season adds not just the Golden State Valkyries to the mix ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/jenkins/article/caitlin-clark-muscles-new-wnba-season-adds-paige-20331068.php
Caitlin Clark got a real offseason and has sights set on a championship. Watch out, WNBA.
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The Athletic May 16
Can the Indiana Fever win the WNBA championship? Caitlin Clark thinks so: The Fever fast-tracked plans and bolstered their roster in the offseason. Now ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6359527/2025/05/16/indiana-fever-caitiln-clark-wnba-championship/
The Athletic May 16
Best Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever futures bets: How to bet team win total and more
nytimes.com/athletic/6355655/2025/05/16/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-betting-futures-wnba/
The Athletic May 15
Caitlin Clark leads WNBA trading card and collectibles boom that’s continuing to grow
nytimes.com/athletic/6359297/2025/05/15/caitlin-clark-wnba-cards-panini/
The Athletic May 15
Here’s a WNBA tip: Put every Caitlin Clark game on national television: The Fever are on national television in 41 of their 44 regular-season games ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6346392/2025/05/15/caitlin-clark-tv-ratings-games-indiana-fever/
Caitlin Clark led WNBA in assists as rookie. But league's GM survey says she's not best passer
eu.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2025/05/15/wnba-gm-survey-pick-their-mvp-2025-champion-favorites-caitlin-clark-not-best-passer/83630668007/
'When will these ladies realize, accept and appreciate Caitlin Clark is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball'
eu.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2025/06/18/caitlin-clark-gets-knocked-down-by-marina-mabrey-chris-evert-reacts-wnba-fever-vs-sun-no-ejection/84254076007/
Caitlin Clark Made Cool Career History in First Game Back From Injury: No. 22 is back.
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Awful Announcing 22h
Maria Taylor named lead host for NBC’s NBA, WNBA coverage: Maria Taylor has reportedly been named lead studio host for the upcoming NBA and WNBA coverage on ...
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WNBA Changes Call on Marina Mabrey Day After Scuffle With Caitlin Clark: Mabrey and Sophie Cunningham both received additional punishments from the league ...
si.com/wnba/wnba-changes-call-marina-mabrey-day-after-scuffle-caitlin-clark
Angel Reese records first triple-double of WNBA career in Sky's win vs. Sun: Sky forward Angel Reese recorded the first triple-double of her career in Sunday's ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/sky/2025/06/15/angel-reese-first-career-triple-double-sky/84220238007/
Caitlin Clark explodes for 32 points in return from injury as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season
cnn.com/2025/06/15/sport/caitlin-clark-injury-return-new-york-liberty-spt-intl
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Clark’s Stellar Return Powers Fever WinClark scored a season-high 32 points after a five-game absence, helping Fever even their record at 5-5 and handing Liberty their first loss.
- Caitlin Clark returned from a five-game absence to post 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, leading Indiana Fever to a 102-88 victory over New York Liberty.
- Clark tied her career-high with seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the first half, showing no signs of rust after her time off.
- Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston took charge in the fourth quarter, combining for 20 points or assists to secure the Fever’s win.
- The Liberty struggled defensively without Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich, resulting in their first loss of the season.
Without Leo and JJ, that was tough for us, but credit to Indiana.— Liberty coach Sandy Brondello on the absence of players and Indiana's performance.
Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to Flagrant-2: AP source: The WNBA has upgraded the technical foul on Connecticut’s Marina Mabrey for shoving ...
apnews.com/article/marina-mabrey-caitlin-clark-flagrant-foul-wnba-e92533249b07611837d41714efbc1444
Caitlin Clark Effect on Clear Display in Early WNBA All-Star Voting Results: Caitlin Clark has had a staggering effect on the number votes for the WNBA All-Star ...
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-effect-early-wnba-all-star-voting-results
No suspensions from Tuesday's Sun-Fever skirmishes, WNBA says - ESPN: No players will face suspensions after a pair of scuffles broke out in Tuesday's ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45539584/no-suspensions-tuesday-fever-sun-skirmishes-wnba-says
Caitlin Clark, a night of skirmishes, and a WNBA product out of control
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06/18/caitlin-clark-fever-sun-foul-fight-cunningham/
NBA Finals 2025 - Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball - ESPN
espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45501463/nba-finals-2025-tyrese-haliburton-caitlin-clark-most-powerful-friendship-basketball
Valkyries fever upstages the Caitlin Clark experience at Chase Center: Caitlin Clark was the big story going in to the Valkyries game Thursday night ...
mercurynews.com/2025/06/20/valkyries-fever-upstages-the-caitlin-clark-experience-at-chase-center/
LeBron James Had Eight-Word Message for Caitlin Clark After Return Game vs. Liberty
si.com/wnba/lebron-james-eight-word-message-caitlin-clark-after-return-game
Caitlin Clark Had Brutally Honest Take on Her Shooting Struggles in Fever’s Loss: The Aces beat the Fever 89–81 Sunday.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-brutally-honest-take-shooting-struggles-fever-loss
Caitlin Clark Declines to Discuss Fever-Sun Fight, 'Let's Talk About Basketball'
bleacherreport.com/articles/25209800-caitlin-clark-declines-discuss-fever-sun-fight-lets-talk-about-basketball
Fever Coach Bluntly Called Out Officials After Caitlin Clark, Sun Players Scuffle
si.com/wnba/fever-coach-bluntly-called-out-officials-after-caitlin-clark-sun-players-scuffle
How Storm now lead WNBA in three-point efficiency after woeful 2024: Look at them now. After horrific perimeter offense last season, the Storm are the best team ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/how-storm-now-lead-wnba-in-three-point-efficiency-after-woeful-2024/
Sophie Cunningham’s TikTok Account Has Exploded Since Viral Defense of Caitlin Clark
si.com/wnba/sophie-cunningham-tiktok-account-exploded-viral-defense-caitlin-clark
The Athletic Jun 23
WNBA power rankings: What’s behind the Golden State Valkyries’ surge?: What's causing the Fever's road struggles? Sabreena Merchant breaks down the WNBA.
nytimes.com/athletic/6444619/2025/06/23/wnba-power-rankings-golden-state-valkyrie-surge/
Column | Caitlin Clark, a night of skirmishes, and a WNBA product out of control: After a night of physical fouls and hurt feelings, the WNBA clearly has an ...
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WNBA Officials Ripped by Fans, Announcers After Fever-Sun Brawl Leads to Ejections
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Fever to be without coach Stephanie White; Austin Kelly steps in - ESPN: The Fever will be without head coach Stephanie White for an unspecified amount of time ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45545340/fever-coach-stephanie-white-austin-kelly-steps-in
Caitlin Clark's Teammate Posts Unapologetic Video After Wild WNBA Brawl: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham gained a massive amount of new fans after slamming ...
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athlonsports.com Jun 20
Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark's Play With Aliyah Boston on Thursday: Indiana Fever send message to Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston after play against ...
athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-react-caitlin-clarks-play-with-aliyah-boston-thursday
2025 WNBA Power Rankings (Week 5): Lynx overtake Liberty; Clark moves Fever forward
nbcsports.com/wnba/news/2025-wnba-power-rankings-week-5-lynx-overtake-liberty-clark-moves-fever-forward
Caitlin Clark Has Humble Reaction to Leading WNBA All-Star Voting By Fans: Caitlin Clark leads the voting for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in the first return of ...
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-humble-reaction-to-leading-wnba-all-star-voting-by-fans
Angel Reese Trademarks 'Mebounds' in Response to Trolling from WNBA Fans
bleacherreport.com/articles/25208829-angel-reese-trademarks-mebounds-response-trolling-wnba-fans
'I'm going to protect my teammates.' Sophie Cunningham gains nearly a million followers after ejection
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2025/06/21/sophie-cunningham-gains-nearly-a-million-followers-after-fight-protecting-caitlin-clark/84302090007/
Tracking WNBA MVP race, awards: Who are the front-runners? - ESPN: There's a clear WNBA MVP favorite. Our top rookie is also unanimous, but it's not Paige ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45473671/wnba-2025-awards-mvp-rookie-year-coach-dpoy-most-improved-sixth-woman
Breanna Stewart Had Priceless Reaction to Caitlin Clark’s Ridiculous Logo Three: What a moment between Clark and Stewie.
si.com/wnba/breanna-stewart-priceless-reaction-caitlin-clark-ridiculous-logo-three
The Athletic Jun 20
WNBA files trademarks for the name ‘Portland Fire’ and stylized ‘P’ logo: The league’s expansion to Portland was announced in September 2024, and the team will ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6440761/2025/06/20/wnba-portland-fire-trademark-logo/
NBA Finals Game 4 results, highlights: Thunder come from behind, knot series 2-2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped the Thunder rebound from the charity stripe in ...
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Thunder Rally to Even NBA Finals Series at 2-2Oklahoma City overcame a late 10-point deficit to win Game 4 on June 13, tying the Finals at two games each.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 10-point late deficit and defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 35 points, scoring 15 of the final 16 points and sinking crucial free throws in the last minutes.
- Indiana failed to score a field goal after holding a 103-99 lead with just over three minutes remaining.
- Game 5 is scheduled for June 16 in Oklahoma City, with 74.2% of teams winning the series after securing Game 5.
We knew it [was a must-win] when we woke up this morning.— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told ABC after the game, reflecting on the importance of the victory for the Thunder.
Aces upgrade A'ja Wilson (concussion protocol) to questionable - ESPN: A'ja Wilson is listed as questionable for the Aces' game against the Storm after she ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45547244/aces-upgrade-aja-wilson-concussion-protocol-questionable
Linkin.bio Jun 20
The WNBA MVP has a clear favorite, according to stats and odds: Let’s compare the stats between three MVP candidates to determine who is most deserving of the ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/6/20/24452688/wnba-mvp-frontrunner-collier-caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-minnesota-lynx-allisha-gray-atlanta-dream
The Athletic Jun 10
Watch: Sue Bird discusses Caitlin Clark’s passing and WNBA ownership: No Offseason interviews Sue Bird about the WNBA media, podcasting, team ownership and ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6415828/2025/06/10/sue-bird-no-offseason-caitlin-clark-wnba/
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for June 24: Here's the full WNBA schedule for June 24, including game times, TV channels ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/06/24/wnba-games-today-schedule-times-tv-06242025/84329527007/
Former Sky guard Allie Quigley makes retirement official - ESPN: Sky champion and WNBA legend Allie Quigley has announced her retirement from basketball three ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45485678/former-sky-guard-allie-quigley-makes-retirement-official
With record crowd watching, Sky get blown out by Fever at United Center: The Chicago Sky hosted the Indiana Fever in the first WNBA game at the United Center ...
apnews.com/article/fever-sky-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-bf767be2b5478c165f92f31f5a8137e6
Fever's spot in Commissioner's Cup final adds to 'brutal stretch,' but it's a good problem to have
eu.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2025/06/18/indiana-fever-will-play-lynx-in-wnba-commissioners-cup-final-for-half-a-million-prize-caitlin-clark/84259881007/
WNBA ratings have plummeted over 50 percent since Caitlin Clark's injury: The WNBA's ratings have gone in the tank without Caitlin Clark ...
nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/wnba-ratings-plummet-over-50-percent-since-caitlin-clark-injury/
Fever dream: Caitlin Clark and her teammates are still shocked – and inspired – by the circus following their team
cnn.com/2025/06/14/sport/indiana-fever-caitlin-clark-attention-spt
Dream's Rhyne Howard ties WNBA record with 9 3s in win vs. Sky - ESPN: Rhyne Howard made a career-high nine 3-pointers -- tying the WNBA single-game record -- ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45509840/atlanta-dream-rhyne-howard-ties-wnba-record-9-three-pointers-win-vs-chicago-sky
Linkin.bio Jun 17
Paige Bueckers is already leading the entire WNBA in 1 statistic: Doing a dive into the stats of the WNBA’s No. 1 overall draft pick led to an interesting ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/6/17/24450580/wnba-rookie-paige-bueckers-stats-roty-dallas-wings
Ariel Atkins defends teary-eyed Angel Reese amid online scrutiny: ‘Her crown is heavy’
nydailynews.com/2025/06/10/sky-ariel-atkins-angel-reese-online-scrutiny/
Fever's Sophie Cunningham pokes fun at ejection following late-game foul, skirmish with Sun's Jacy Sheldon
cbssports.com/wnba/news/fevers-sophie-cunningham-pokes-fun-at-ejection-following-late-game-foul-skirmish-with-suns-jacy-sheldon/
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for June 22
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/06/22/wnba-games-today-schedule-times-tv-06222025/84305981007/
athlonsports.com Jun 18
LeBron James Facing Backlash for Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Decision: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has WNBA fans talking.
athlonsports.com/wnba/chicago-sky/lebron-james-facing-backlash-for-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-decision
athlonsports.com Jun 18
Chicago Sky Make Angel Reese Announcement After Loss to Washington Mystics: Chicago Sky make announcement regarding Angel Reese after loss to Washington Mystics ...
athlonsports.com/wnba/chicago-sky/chicago-sky-make-angel-reese-announcement-after-loss-to-washington-mystics
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White will not coach vs Valkyries on Thursday; what we know
eu.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2025/06/19/indiana-fever-coach-stephanie-white-will-not-coach-vs-valkyries/84275489007/
Fever's Caitlin Clark (quad) could return as early as next week - ESPN: Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has missed the past three games with a left quad ...
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The Athletic Jun 16
WNBA power rankings: Why the Indiana Fever’s small lineup is working: Can Paige Bueckers save the Wings? Sabreena Merchant breaks down the league's top ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6427788/2025/06/16/wnba-power-rankings-indiana-fever-small-lineup/
How defending WNBA champ Liberty might be even better in 2025 - ESPN: Their perfect season ended Saturday, but the defending champs might be better than last ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45522010/wnba-new-york-liberty-2025-repeat-championship-title-run-stewart-ionescu-jones-cloud
Aces star A'ja Wilson doubtful for Wings game with head injury - ESPN: A'ja Wilson, who suffered a head injury Wednesday against the Sparks, is doubtful to face ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45502088/aces-star-aja-wilson-doubtful-wings-game-head-injury
The Athletic Jun 16
Minnesota honors Seimone Augustus, whose legacy is obvious as Lynx chase another WNBA title
nytimes.com/athletic/6428481/2025/06/16/minnesota-lynx-seimone-augustus-wnba-legacy/
Liberty Coach Had Classy Reaction to Caitlin Clark Hitting Three Over Breanna Stewart
si.com/wnba/photo-liberty-coach-watching-caitlin-clark-hit-three-over-breanna-stewart-iconic
Caitlin Clark Stands Alone in WNBA History After Blistering Hot Five-Game Start: The Fever star has gotten her second year in the league off to a roaring start.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-stands-alone-league-history-blistering-hot-five-game-start-fever
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces: TV channel, time and how to watch: Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever head to T-Mobile Arena to face off against the Las Vegas ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/06/22/fever-aces-tv-time-results-score/84299327007/
Linkin.bio Jun 12
Anyone complaining about WNBA Pride Nights hasn’t been watching the WNBA: While other leagues enter and leave LGBTQ+ Pride conversations at their convenience ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/6/12/24445990/wnba-pride-activism-protests-indiana-fever
WNBA Power Rankings: More movement in middle of the league - ESPN: Seattle returns to the top three while Chicago tumbles as the middle of the league finds its ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45482322/wnba-2025-power-rankings-storm-sky-risers-fallers
Valkyries join call for better pay: ‘We’re fighting for a fair share’: Golden State Valkyries players joined a leaguewide movement Sunday seeking increased ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/article/valkyries-join-call-better-pay-we-re-20388916.php
Grading all 13 WNBA teams one month into the 2025 season - ESPN: Which teams have exceeded expectations and which have fallen short one month into the 2025 ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45502002/wnba-2025-grades-13-teams-check-one-month-liberty-lynx-vegas
Linkin.bio Jun 15
Valkyries sign UConn standout amid Eurobasket absences: The Golden State Valkyries have added two new prospects to their roster to make up for the players they ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/6/15/24449715/valkyries-sign-uconn-standout-eurobasket-chen-bibby-golden-state
WNBA TV ratings down more than 50% since Caitlin Clark injury: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s absence due to a strained left quad has had a significant ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/fever/2025/06/11/caitlin-clark-injury-wnba-tv-ratings/84153562007/
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for June 24, 2025: how to watch WNBA: There are four WNBA games including two on NBA TV.
awfulannouncing.com/viewing-picks/june-24-2025-watch-wnba.html
Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull Show Their Pacers Pride As Team Seeks to Force Game 7: Indianapolis's pair of teams are on the same wavelength.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-lexie-hull-show-pacers-pride-team-seeks-force-game-7
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for June 21: Here's the full WNBA schedule for June 21, including game times, TV channels ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/06/21/wnba-games-today-schedule-times-tv-06212025/84297545007/
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for June 18: Here's the full WNBA schedule for June 18, including game times, TV channels ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/06/18/wnba-games-today-schedule-times-tv-06182025/84256067007/
Why Caitlin Clark passed on another Team USA opportunity in 2024 Summer Olympics before failing to make roster
cbssports.com/wnba/news/why-caitlin-clark-passed-on-another-team-usa-opportunity-in-2024-summer-olympics-before-failing-to-make-roster/
How Indiana beat New York in Caitlin Clark's WNBA return - ESPN: Caitlin Clark returned from a quad injury, hit seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points for the ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45509270/indiana-fever-new-york-liberty-live-updates-highlights-results-caitlin-clark-return-breanna-stewart-sabrina-ionescu
Caitlin Clark's Injury Has Had Stunning Impact on WNBA Ratings : The WNBA ratings have been halved since Clark's injury.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-injury-has-stunning-impact-wnba-ratings
Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty: TV channel, time and how to watch: The Atlanta Dream head to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to face the New York Liberty ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/06/17/dream-liberty-tv-time-results-score-wnba/84234266007/
Caitlin Clark ‘brought us back to the WNBA’ say fans packing Chase Center to see Valkyries
sfchronicle.com/sports/article/caitlin-clark-brought-us-back-20385454.php
The Athletic Jun 12
What will Caitlin Clark’s return to the Indiana Fever mean for Aari McDonald’s future?
nytimes.com/athletic/6419548/2025/06/12/caitlin-clark-injury-return-aari-mcdonald-wnba/
Portland’s WNBA owners had one job: Don’t name the team after the disaster destroying our state | Bill Oram
oregonlive.com/wnba/2025/06/portlands-wnba-owners-had-one-job-dont-name-the-team-after-the-disaster-destroying-our-state-bill-oram.html
Caitlin Clark Shares Heartbreaking Reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's Game 7 Injury: The two Indiana basketball stars have built a powerful friendship.
si.com/nba/caitlin-clark-tyrese-haliburton-injury-reaction
Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton followed her own path, to the surprise and delight of her parents
sfchronicle.com/sports/article/valkyries-kayla-thornton-follows-path-20387655.php
UConn greats Rebecca Lobo and Jen Rizzotti reunite to coach their sons' AAU team: It's hard to miss a lot of the unselfish play and style the Huskies greats ...
omaha.com/sports/college/basketball/women/article_63fce94a-b280-5541-8f1a-5a00b438a536.html
Awful Announcing Jun 06
Outkick says it was denied credentials to 2 WNBA games: The WNBA has denied media credential requests from Fox-owned OutKick for two Atlanta Dream games ...
awfulannouncing.com/online-outlets/outkick-denied-wnba-game-credentials.html
Caitlin Clark x Wilson Release Four New Basketballs In Historic Collab: WNBA star Caitlin Clark recently teamed up with Wilson Sporting Goods to drop four new ...
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Caitlin Clark Had Annoyed Message for Media After Questions About Heated Moments: The Fever star wanted to talk about basketball after the win.
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