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☆ Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Clark’s golf balls had 22 emblazoned on them – her now famous jersey number. While the pair played nine holes together, Clark said she was unable to soak up any of Korda’s golfing skills. “I’ve watched and she’s been amazing but golf’s hard, hard to replicate that fast but she’s been incredible,” Clark told the broadcast. Definitely a fun morning.”While Clark has been working on her golf game in the offseason, her attention will soon be back on basketball. Clark told the broadcast she has been focusing on fine-tuning her skills on the court but she is also working on getting stronger off the court ahead of her sophomore season.

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☆ 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —With confetti falling from the rafters, a boisterous Brooklyn crowd bellowing and the victorious New York Liberty celebrating, the curtain fell on the 2024 WNBA season. ‘The perfect storm’The latest edition of the WNBA season had all the hallmarks for booming success, with all the pieces falling into place almost serendipitously. The Fever superstar also set rookie season records for both points and three-pointers made and became the first rookie to get a triple-double. Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was named WNBA MVP for the third time following the 2024 season. It’s super exciting and kind of crazy to say that.”The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx to win the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center.

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☆ CNBC Sport: Adam Silver speaks exclusively, and TKO makes a big bet
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +21 min

The latter two are new partners (new-ish, at least – NBC is back after losing NBA rights in 2002 ). Warner Bros. Warner Bros. On the record With NBA Commissioner Adam Silver... Silver spoke to me about a lot of issues. Warner Bros.

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☆ Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie since 2008 to be named to All-WNBA first team
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become the first rookie in 16 years to be named to the All-WNBA first team. The guard was already named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote earlier this month, a fitting title for an astonishing season. Clark also became the first ever rookie to record a triple-double and holds the record for most three-pointers made (122) by a rookie in league history. Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has also been named in the All-WNBA first team. Las Vegas Aces star Wilson, meanwhile, earned her unanimous place on the first team after a historic season.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, Candace Parker, Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, Corey Sipkin, Stewart, ”, Marta Xargay, Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, Arike Ogunbowale Organizations: CNN, Indiana, WNBA, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces, The New York Liberty, Aces, Liberty, Mercury, Seattle Storm, Dallas Wings

☆ Breanna Stewart: Police investigate ‘homophobic death threats’ sent to WNBA star’s wife
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating “homophobic death threats” sent to New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s wife, Marta Xargay, via email after Game 1 of this year’s WNBA Finals. Stewart told ESPN’s NBA Today on Tuesday that the message was sent to Xargay, a former WNBA player, and that she and her wife had made the Liberty and league aware of the situation. “Sometimes, people are taking things a little bit too far and too out of context and Marta had gotten homophobic death threats,” Stewart told NBA Today’s Malika Andrews. Marta Xargay and Breanna Stewart attend "A Celebration of Olympic Basketball" presented by NBC Universal and NBA at Team USA House on August 5 in Paris, France. “My girlfriend has been getting death threats, followed, called all type of sh*t,” Smith posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.

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☆ The WNBA is having a real moment - Caitlin Clark and the league’s historic season by the numbers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

They’ve been higher this WNBA season, starting with the draft in April, than at any point since we’ve had data (2004). A little more than 4,000 people attended their average game in 2023, which ranked them second to last. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark were teammates in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. More people tuned into the average nationally televised WNBA game this season, 657k, than in any season in the 21st century. These Sky-Fever numbers actually match or exceed the average nationally televised MLB regular season game.

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☆ Caitlin Clark: WNBA Rookie of the Year set to participate in LPGA golf event in November
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Apparently not satisfied with becoming one of the dominant forces in the WNBA, 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark is set to compete in a Pro-Am golf event in November. The Indiana Fever superstar will appear at The Annika, the penultimate tournament on the LPGA Tour hosted by golf legend Annika Sörenstam from November 11-17. As well as playing in the Pro-Am event on November 13, Clark will also feature as a panelist at the Women’s Leadership Summit the day before as part of the event in Florida. The rookie has just completed a historic season in the WNBA. “I’m excited to meet Caitlin and for her to join us at Pelican Golf Club in November in what will be an exciting week for women’s sports.”

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☆ Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday. Clark recorded 337 assists in the regular season, which was not only a rookie record, but also the WNBA record for assists in a season. On July 17, Clark dished 19 assists in a loss to the Dallas Wings, a single-game WNBA record. Her rookie season was as notable for her impact on the WNBA as it was on the court. Clark is the second straight Fever player to win Rookie of the Year after Aliyah Boston won in 2023.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Angel Reese, “, ” Clark, Clark’s Organizations: Indiana, WNBA, Chicago Sky, Fever, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Dallas Wings, Associated Press, Aliyah Boston

☆ CNBC Sport: A responsible look at women's sports exuberance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +28 min

Media landscape shifts Most of the value in professional sports is propelled by media rights deals, and we're in an unusual sweet spot right now for sports. Still, gaining access to 11 teams' media rights is probably in the league's long-run best interest. You have the WNBA rights term worth $2.2 billion over 11 years with league expansion going from 12 to 15 teams. Media landscape shifts Most of the value in professional sports is propelled by media rights deals, and we're in an unusual sweet spot right now for sports. Still, gaining access to 11 teams' media rights is probably in the league's long-run best interest.

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☆ Caitlin Clark caps remarkable season with near unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year honor
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After an outstanding season in which she undoubtedly exceeded lofty expectations following a historic career at the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote. She became the WNBA single-season assists record holder (337), an accomplishment which included a league-record 19 assists in one game. Her 8.4 assists per game average is also a WNBA record. Clark also became the first rookie to record a triple-double and holds the record for most three-pointers made (122) by a rookie in league history. Iowa's Caitlin Clark (No.

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☆ WNBA viewership soars to new record, while attendance hits more than two-decade high
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Women's National Basketball Association's viewership and attendance boomed during the 2024 season, as the league's popularity soared due to young stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The league's games drew more than 54 million unique viewers, an all-time record, across various networks including Disney 's ABC and ESPN, Paramount Global' s CBS, E.W. Scripps' Ion and NBA TV, among others, according to data the WNBA released on Friday. In addition, WNBA game attendance hit its highest level in 22 years, and grew almost 50% from the 2023 season, according to the league. Asked about the dynamic on CNBC earlier this month, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert did not explicitly condemn the vitriol toward players, sparking criticism from around the league.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Destanni Henderson, Angel Reese, Scripps, Ion, Clark, Reese, Cathy Engelbert Organizations: Indiana, Atlanta, WNBA, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Disney, ABC, ESPN, Paramount, CBS, E.W, NBA, Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces, CNBC Locations: Gainbridge, Indianapolis , Indiana, Portland

☆ Caitlin Clark’s rookie season ends with Fever's loss to Sun
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season ended Wednesday as the Indiana Fever lost 87-81 to the Connecticut Sun, losing their first-round playoff series 0-2. Her 337 assists in the regular season were not only a rookie record, but also the WNBA record for assists in a season. She became the first rookie to record a triple-double, and she set the record for most 3s by a rookie in a single season, as well. On July 17, Clark recorded 19 assists in a loss to the Dallas Wings, a single-game WNBA record. After her final collegiate game in April, Clark’s professional career began the next month in May.

Persons: Caitlin Clark’s, Clark, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, Michael Mulvihill Organizations: Indiana Fever, Connecticut Sun, Sun, Connecticut, Minnesota Lynx, Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings, Fever, Indiana, Associated Press, Fox, Iowa Hawkeyes Locations: Connecticut

6 Indiana Fever were defeated 87-81 in Game 2 by the third-seeded Sun to complete the best-of-three series sweep. Clark – who was named the unanimous AP WNBA Rookie of the Year on Sunday – led all scorers with 25 points and also had nine assists and six rebounds. Diana Taurasi plays what could be her last ever game as Lynx eliminate MercuryDiana Taurasi might have played her last ever WNBA game. She is a former MVP, three-time WNBA champion, six-time EuroLeague champion, six-time Olympic champion, 11-time WNBA All-Star and is widely considered to be one of the best women’s basketball players ever. She tied the WNBA playoff game scoring record with 42 points on 70% shooting, also recording five rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

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Learn moreThe Indiana Fever will make a last attempt to stay in the WNBA Playoffs in tonight's game against the Connecticut Sun. Below, we've put together everything you need to know about tuning in, including how to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun, when the game tips off, and ways to tune in from anywhere. Whether you're rooting for the Connecticut Sun or the Indiana Fever, we'll make sure you can tune in. How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun in the USThe Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game will air on Wednesday on ESPN in the US. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ WNBA Playoffs: A’ja Wilson sparks comeback in three-peat hunt, Alyssa Thomas downs Fever with triple-double and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Wilson, quiet for so much of the contest, finished with a game-high 21 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. Newly crowned 2024 MVP A'ja Wilson drives to the basket in Game 1 against the Seattle Storm. Thomas also recorded a triple-double against Indiana in the first game of this year’s regular season. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas looks for the open pass against the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their first-round series at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Fever would never recover and now Indiana has to win Game 2 on Wednesday to keep its postseason alive.

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☆ Caitlin Clark unanimously named AP WNBA Rookie of the Year
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Caitlin Clark has continued to reap the rewards from her remarkable debut season in the WNBA, most recently being unanimously chosen for the Associated Press’ (AP) Rookie of the Year. The WNBA will announce its official Rookie of the Year and the rest of its awards throughout the postseason which tipped off on Sunday. Clark went into her rookie season with the weight of expectation on her shoulders, and she certainly didn’t disappoint. Clark also became the first rookie to record a triple-double and holds the record for most three-pointers made by a rookie in league history. Off the court, the guard has helped attract new fans to the sport, with WNBA attendances soaring as a result.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, ” Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Associated Press, Indiana Fever, AP, Fever, Connecticut Sun, Sun Locations: Connecticut

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson have been named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year and the league's Player of the Year, respectively. Clark scored the most points in a single season for a rookie and broke the league's assist mark for the season as well, according to the AP. Wilson became the fourth player in WNBA history to win Player of the Year three separate times. “It means a lot,” Wilson told the AP about her Player of the Year win. “The preparation you put in, the approach I set myself up for this season.”The South Carolina native is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Clark, ”, Wilson, ” Wilson Organizations: Associated Press, WNBA, Indiana Fever, AP, Las Vegas Aces, Team USA, Paris Olympics Locations: Connecticut, Iowa, Japan, South Carolina

Learn moreThe 2024 WNBA regular season has come to a close, but the Playoffs are just getting started. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the WNBA Playoffs, including both cable and live streaming options. ET on ESPNHow to watch the WNBA Playoffs in the USRound 1 of the WNBA Playoffs will air across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch the WNBA Playoffs with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one. WNBA Playoffs Round 1 scheduleRound 1 games tip-off on September 22.

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Learn moreThe WNBA Playoffs begin today, and among the four scheduled games is a showdown between the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun. Below, we've compiled all the info on how to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Game 1, including cable and streaming options. The Indiana Fever have also never won a championship, but they've competed in the Finals twice. ET on ESPN Game 3 (if necessary): Friday at TBD on ESPN2How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun in the USThe Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun games will be spread across ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ 2024 WNBA playoffs: How to watch as postseason gets underway
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —After a long, history-making WNBA season that featured a break for the Paris Olympics, the postseason is finally here. 1 New York Liberty – 1 p.m. It has been on the losing side in the WNBA Finals on five occasions, most recently against the Las Vegas Aces last year. After a spectacular rookie season, Clark will now be tested by the trials and tribulations of the postseason for the first time. Despite winning it all in 2022 and 2023, Las Vegas is certainly not the favorite heading into the postseason and could only manage the fourth seed for the playoffs.

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☆ WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The regular season came to a close on Thursday night with all 12 teams in action. Diana Taurasi, widely considered to be one of the best women’s basketball players of all time, addressed the Phoenix crowd on the court after what was possibly her final regular season game ever. It has been speculated that this will be Taurasi’s final season as an active player. Record crowd in attendance for Caitlin Clark’s final rookie regular season gameThis season has seen record highs in attendance and viewership, continuing right until the end of the regular season. Clark drives to the basket in the final regular season game of her rookie year.

Persons: Diana Taurasi, “ There’s, there’s, ”, Taurasi, Christian Petersen, that’s, Caitlin Clark’s, Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Clark, –, Charles Brock, “, Christie Sides, Sika Koné, Tina Charles, Charles, Sylvia Fowles, Rich von Biberstein, ” Charles, Fowles Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Mercury, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Capital, Washington DC, Mystics, Indiana Fever, Washington, Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty, Atlanta, Liberty, New, Phoenix Mercury, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces Locations: Washington, Thursday’s, New York

We've put together everything you need to know about how to buy Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun tickets for both confirmed and contingent games. Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun scheduleThe Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Round 1 Playoffs schedule begins on September 22 in Connecticut. How to buy Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun ticketsConnecticut Sun tickets for the first two games went on sale last week, and Indiana Fever tickets for the potential third game go on pre-sale today. How much are Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun tickets? Tickets for the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun match-up vary depending on the date and location.

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☆ WNBA announces new expansion team based in Portland, Oregon
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The WNBA is returning to Portland, Oregon, starting in 2026. The new expansion franchise will play its home games at the Moda Center in downtown Portland and become the WNBA’s 15th team, the league announced Wednesday. “As the WNBA builds on a season of unprecedented growth, bringing a team back to Portland is another important step forward,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement. The city previously had a WNBA team – the Portland Fire – from 2000-2002 before it folded. “Portland has a passion for women’s sports and the teams who play in the Rose City, making us the ideal home of the next WNBA team,” Oregon governor Tina Kotek said in a statement.

Persons: Cathy Engelbert, Lisa Bhathal Merage, Alex Bhathal, ” Merage, Tina Kotek, Engelbert, “, ” Engelbert, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson Organizations: CNN, Moda, “, WNBA, RAJ Sports, Portland, Sacramento Kings, Rose City Rollers, Sports, Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces Locations: Portland , Oregon, Portland, “ Portland, Rose City, Oregon, Rose, Toronto

☆ Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA single-season assists record in loss to Las Vegas Aces
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Caitlin Clark added another milestone to her historic rookie campaign, breaking the WNBA single-season assists record in the Indiana Fever’s 78-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark entered the game needing just four assists to match the previous record of 316 set by Connecticut Sun guard Alyssa Thomas in 2023. Clark finished the game with 18 points, 9 assists and eight rebounds, while Mitchell led Indiana with 20 points in the loss. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever celebrates a basket during the second half of a game against the Las Vegas Aces. After the game, Clark was asked about her record-setting night, as well as Wilson’s and Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese’s milestones this season.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Mitchell, Mitchell, Emilee Chinn, Damiris Dantas, Chelsea Gray, A’ja Wilson, Gray, Angel, ” Clark, “, ” Organizations: CNN, Indiana, Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Getty Images Indiana, Aces, Boston, Chicago Sky, Dallas, Washington Mystics Locations: Gainbridge, Indiana

☆ A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single-season scoring record in Las Vegas Aces win
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson set the record for the most points in a WNBA season in her team’s 86-75 road win over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday. Wilson currently leads the WNBA in scoring with 27.3 points per game. Giving @_ajawilson22 her flowers for breaking the single season scoring record for most points in a @WNBA season…..when the love comes from love and loved ones it’s fulfilling enough! “The crown is heavy, but she shows up every day and pours into those around her,” said Las Vegas forward Alysha Clark. Wilson and Co. are looking to make history by becoming only the second WNBA team ever to win three consecutive championships.

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