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USC's JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark
Read full article: USC's JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin ClarkSouthern California’s JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in the second fewest amount of games in NCAA Division I history during the second half against Santa Clara.
With Clark and Reese gone, new crop of talented women's basketball players ready to take over
Read full article: With Clark and Reese gone, new crop of talented women's basketball players ready to take overCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring women’s basketball to new heights over the past two years.
Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time
Read full article: Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st timeUSC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest.
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
Read full article: South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA nextSouth Carolina is starting the season at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll.
Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffs
Read full article: Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffsAlyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.
A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
Read full article: A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight timeA’ja Wilson became the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over Fever
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over FeverNapheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indiana’s five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever.
Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86
Read full article: Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86.
Kelsey Mitchell becomes strong complement to Caitlin Clark, and they have the Fever in the playoffs
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell becomes strong complement to Caitlin Clark, and they have the Fever in the playoffsKelsey Mitchell has become the perfect backcourt running mate with Caitlin Clark, and the two guards have led the Indiana Fever’s resurgence since the Olympic break.
Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93
Read full article: Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93Caitlin Clark had 28 points and 12 assists and the Indiana Fever overcame a record-tying nine 3-pointers from Arike Ogunbowale in a 100-93 victory over the Dallas Wings.
Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
Read full article: Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year raceWNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese in this season’s rookie of the year balloting: “She did things the league has never seen before.”.
Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese record
Read full article: Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese recordCaitlin Clark had a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in her final regular-season matchup with fellow rookie sensation Angel Reese, leading the Indiana Fever to a dominating 100-81 win over the reeling Chicago Sky.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debate
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debateCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese both have been having history-making rookie seasons on and off the court and their performances continue to fuel debates around the WNBA Rookie of the Year race.
Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series
Read full article: Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in seriesKelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, Caitlin Clark had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 84-80 to snap an 11-game losing streak in the series.
New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
Read full article: New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standingsThe New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and it’s paid off.
Caitlin Clark's progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBA
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBACaitlin Clark entered the WNBA with questions about how tough the transition to pro basketball would be for the established college star.
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
Read full article: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 92-75.
Caitlin Clark scores 29 to help Fever fend off Mercury rally in 98-89 win before sellout crowd
Read full article: Caitlin Clark scores 29 to help Fever fend off Mercury rally in 98-89 win before sellout crowdCaitlin Clark started fast and finished with 29 points and 10 assists while Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points to help the Indiana Fever fend off a furious second-half rally from the Phoenix Mercury for a critical 98-89 victory on Friday night.
US women's basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gap
Read full article: US women's basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gapThe U.S. women’s basketball players have been saying for years that winning in the Olympics wasn’t as easy as it has looked during the record run to eight straight gold medals.
WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event ever
Read full article: WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event everThe WNBA All-Star Game drew a record number of viewers with 3.44 million people watching the contest in Phoenix on Saturday night.
Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team
Read full article: Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic teamArike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points and Caitlin Clark made the most of her All-Star debut as the WNBA team beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday night.
Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event
Read full article: Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star eventAllisha Gray became the first player in WNBA history to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year, capturing both titles Friday night.
WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices
Read full article: WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choicesWNBA players have amped up their clothes game, garnering attention off the court for their pregame fashion choices.
Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Read full article: Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in IndianapolisCaitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — on Josh Berry’s No. 4 Ford.
Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic team
Read full article: Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic teamCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against the U.S. Olympic team.
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to Wings
Read full article: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to WingsIndiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts
Read full article: WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standoutsThe WNBA heads into its monthlong Olympic break following this weekend’s highly anticipated list of All-Star festivities.
Caitlin Clark gets 5th straight double-double, Kelsey Mitchell scores 28 in Fever win over Mercury
Read full article: Caitlin Clark gets 5th straight double-double, Kelsey Mitchell scores 28 in Fever win over MercuryKelsey Mitchell scored 28 points, Caitlin Clark had 20 points and 13 assists for her fifth straight double-double and the Indiana Fever beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 95-86.
Chicago's Angel Reese extends double-double streak before Barclays Center record 17,758 in New York
Read full article: Chicago's Angel Reese extends double-double streak before Barclays Center record 17,758 in New YorkAngel Reese was happy to keep her record streak alive, she just wished it had resulted in a win.
Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for Rookie of the Year, according to panel of AP voters
Read full article: Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for Rookie of the Year, according to panel of AP votersCaitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in the race for WNBA Rookie of the Year honors at the midpoint of the season, according to a national panel of voters who also rank the AP Power Poll each week.
Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie
Read full article: Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookieCaitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Fever’s nine-game losing streak to the Liberty.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squadCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBA
Read full article: Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBAMagic Johnson has been impressed by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese since he first saw them play in college.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana rally from 15 down to beat host Phoenix 88-82 before sellout of 17,000
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana rally from 15 down to beat host Phoenix 88-82 before sellout of 17,000Caitlin Clark had 15 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds and the Indiana Fever rallied for an 88-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelined
Read full article: Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelinedThe injury bug has bitten several WNBA teams this season with both Los Angeles and Atlanta losing key players last week.
Caitlin Clark wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete for second consecutive year
Read full article: Caitlin Clark wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete for second consecutive yearCaitlin Clark became the fourth person ever to win the Honda Cup twice, earning the prestigious honor Monday night.
Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women's league is out to change that
Read full article: Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women's league is out to change thatA new professional women's gymnastics league is hoping to give athletes a chance to walk away from the sport on their terms.
Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketballNot even a WNBA basketball game is an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days.
US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
Read full article: US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin ClarkUSA Basketball says experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was left off the U.S. Olympic roster that was officially announced Tuesday.
Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA season
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA seasonThe WNBA says the first month of the season drew its highest attendance since the league’s second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in the league's history.
Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team
Read full article: Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic teamCaitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBACaitlin Clark has been involved in several physical plays to start her WNBA career and Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides believes some of the fouls against the high-profile rookie have crossed the line.
WNBA upgrades foul on Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter, fines Angel Reese for no postgame interview
Read full article: WNBA upgrades foul on Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter, fines Angel Reese for no postgame interviewThe WNBA has upgraded Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever edge Angel Reese and Chicago Sky for first home win, 71-70
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever edge Angel Reese and Chicago Sky for first home win, 71-70Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points, NaLyssa Smith added 17 and Caitlin Clark had 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Indiana Fever win their first home game of the season, 71-70, over the Chicago Sky.
Chicago Sky embracing their share of WNBA spotlight behind gregarious rookie Angel Reese
Read full article: Chicago Sky embracing their share of WNBA spotlight behind gregarious rookie Angel ReeseThe Chicago Sky are enjoying the moment at a time when interest in women’s basketball and the WNBA’s ratings, attendance and revenue are soaring.
Nurse, McDonald spur 2nd half rally to lead Los Angeles Sparks past Indiana Fever 88-82
Read full article: Nurse, McDonald spur 2nd half rally to lead Los Angeles Sparks past Indiana Fever 88-82Kia Nurse scored 22 points and Aari McDonald added a season-high 21 to help the Los Angeles Sparks rally for a 88-82 victory over the Indiana Fever, handing Caitlin Clark her third straight home loss.
A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and Fever
Read full article: A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and FeverCaitlin Clark might be the WNBA’s future, but A’ja Wilson showed why she is arguably the league’s best current player with 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 99-80 over the Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever win 1st game of season, beat LA Sparks 78-73 in front of 19,103
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever win 1st game of season, beat LA Sparks 78-73 in front of 19,103Caitlin Clark had 11 points and 10 rebounds for her first WNBA double-double and the Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-73 to snap a season-opening five-game skid in front of a Sparks record crowd of 19,103 sprinkled with celebrities.
Aces rookie Kate Martin prepares out of spotlight for Caitlin Clark reunion and meeting with Fever
Read full article: Aces rookie Kate Martin prepares out of spotlight for Caitlin Clark reunion and meeting with FeverKate Martin was right there as her best friend and former Iowa teammate Caitlin Clark became the face of women’s college basketball the past two years.
Jewell Loyd scores 32 before sellout of 18,000, Seattle holds off Caitlin Clark and Fever 85-83
Read full article: Jewell Loyd scores 32 before sellout of 18,000, Seattle holds off Caitlin Clark and Fever 85-83Jewell Loyd scored 21 of her 32 points in the first half, Sami Whitcomb scored all 10 of her points in the fourth quarter, and the Seattle Storm held off rookie Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 85-83 before a sellout crowd of 18,343 at Climate Pledge Arena.
Indiana's Caitlin Clark says she expects to play against Seattle despite sore ankle
Read full article: Indiana's Caitlin Clark says she expects to play against Seattle despite sore ankleCaitlin Clark intends to play Wednesday night despite a stiff and sore left ankle when the Indiana Fever open a road trip in Seattle against the Storm.
Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings
Read full article: Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratingsFueled by its sensational rookie class of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media.
Seattle Storm weathering slow start as new players look for success after being 'tested early'
Read full article: Seattle Storm weathering slow start as new players look for success after being 'tested early'The Seattle Storm are a work in progress with Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith trying to get into a groove with Jewell Loyd.
Caitlin Clark signs multiyear deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for signature basketball line
Read full article: Caitlin Clark signs multiyear deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for signature basketball lineCaitlin Clark has signed a multiyear deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for a signature basketball line.
Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless Fever
Read full article: Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless FeverTyasha Harris scored 13 of Connecticut’s final 18 points Monday night, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds left, and the Sun kept the Indiana Fever and rookie Caitlin Clark winless through four games with an 88-84 victory Monday night.
Caitlin Clark returns for 2nd half against Sun after apparent left leg injury in 1st half
Read full article: Caitlin Clark returns for 2nd half against Sun after apparent left leg injury in 1st halfCaitlin Clark returned for the start of the second half of the Indiana Fever's game against the Connecticut Sun after what appeared to be an injured lower left leg in the first half Monday night.
Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22
Read full article: Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 91-80 in front of a sellout crowd of more than 17,000 at the Barclays Center.
Clark helps Liberty become 1st WNBA team to have $2M+ in 1-game ticket revenue, AP source says
Read full article: Clark helps Liberty become 1st WNBA team to have $2M+ in 1-game ticket revenue, AP source saysIndiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark helped bring in record ticket revenue for the New York Liberty in her first game in the Big Apple.
Breanna Stewart ruins Caitlin Clark's home debut by leading Liberty past Fever 102-66
Read full article: Breanna Stewart ruins Caitlin Clark's home debut by leading Liberty past Fever 102-66Breanna Stewart ruined Caitlin Clark's regular season home debut by scoring 31 points and leading the New York Liberty to a 102-66 victory at Indiana.
Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500
Read full article: Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500Caitlin Clark had yet to even be drafted by the Indiana Fever before fans were openly calling for her to be given an honorary role at the Indianapolis 500.
Atlanta Dream moving two games vs Caitlin Clark-led Fever to NBA arena
Read full article: Atlanta Dream moving two games vs Caitlin Clark-led Fever to NBA arenaTo accommodate much larger crowds, the Atlanta Dream are moving their two regular-season home games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to the downtown home of the NBA Hawks.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on networkESPN’s broadcast of the Connecticut Sun’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the highest viewership of a WNBA game on the network.
The WNBA's challenge: How to translate the Caitlin Clark hype into sustained growth for the league
Read full article: The WNBA's challenge: How to translate the Caitlin Clark hype into sustained growth for the leagueThe stars have aligned for the WNBA with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese joining the ranks of A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and others.
Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals
Read full article: Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finalsJalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5.