Basketball star Caitlin Clark, whose stellar year included breaking an NCAA scoring record and becoming the first pick the WNBA draft, leads all athletes with three nominations for the 2024 Espy Awards that were unveiled Wednesday.
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and other Chicago Sky players claimed was targeted by an aggressive “fan” while trying to get off the bus.
Carter has been at the since a hard foul against Indiana Fever player went viral over the weekend.
At the time, Clark fans were that the shoulder-check—which took place while the ball was not in play—was dubbed a common foul by officials.
However, the discourse has continued to spiral despite the WNBA's decision to .Carter’s coach has released a new statement.By According to , a since-deleted X.com video showed a man attempting to approach Carter as she got off her team's bus.
Fellow Sky player Michaela Onyenwere claims the video was and that the culprit also harassed the staff and other players.“Getting harassed at our hotel is where the line needs to be drawn.
Some fans' have NO CHILLLLL," she wrote in , “We have security, and they did a great job of de-escalating the situation/protecting us.
It’s still extremely weird & crosses the boundaries meeting us right when we get off the bus.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.According to Sky player Isabelle Harrison, Carter “couldn't even step off the bus,” also , “Thank GOD for security.
My teammate being harassed at our hotel is insane!”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Angel Reese further the incident on X.com, telling fans that coming to their hotel to put a camera in her teammate's face is “nasty work.” She continued, “this is really outta control and needs to STOP.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.By Fiona EmbletonBy Sam ReedBy Elizabeth LoganWhile Brianna Turner says she wasn't present when the alleged
Basketball star Caitlin Clark, whose stellar year included breaking an NCAA scoring record and becoming the first pick the WNBA draft, leads all athletes with three nominations for the 2024 Espy Awards that were unveiled Wednesday.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and the 22-year-old Indiana Fever player seems to be over it.With the Fever and Chicago Sky about to play their third matchup of the season on June 23, was asked about her feelings on the so-called “rivalry” as she prepares to face off against on the court once again.“I'm pretty sure the only people that view this as a rivalry is all of you," she bluntly during a post-game press conference on June 21. “Like, to us it's just a game of basketball.”While she conceded that it's “amazing” that interest in both teams helps “move the game forward,” she also questioned why the matchup hasn't been moved to a larger arena like this season.
The last time the Chicago Sky played the Indiana Fever, they knocked Caitlin Clark to the ground with a blindside hip check, resulting in a foul that was later upgraded to a flagrant foul.
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Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick, has officially confirmed that she will not be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Caitlin Clark confirmed reports that she will not be part of Team USA’s basketball roster. Multiple reports surfaced on June 8, indicating her exclusion, with the official roster expected to be announced on June 11.
Many sports pundits and fans were outraged that NCAA all-time scoring leader and heralded WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark was snubbed for a spot on the Olympics women’s basketball team.
The reactions to news that No. 1 WNBA draft choice and NCAA all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark is likely not on Team USA’s squad for the Paris Olympics is mostly drawing outrage from fans and pundits.
is not headed to the , according to .On June 8, an anonymous source shared Team USA's 12-player women's basketball roster with the —and Caitlin Clark's name was not on it. Instead, the team reportedly features more seasoned WNBA talent, including five-time gold medalist .Taurasi, who has been for previous statements about this year's rookie class, will reportedly be joined by fellow Olympians A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, , Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray.
Caitlin Clark is not likely to be a member of the 12-player Team USA women’s basketball squad for the Summer Olympics, The Athletic reports, citing several sources.
Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In 1991, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA Championship defeating Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers. MJ would later go on an amazing run winning five more championships over the next seven seasons.
Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the 2024 WNBA season in full swing, the pro league is getting more and more attention, thanks to this year’s crop of rookie superstars, which include the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, the Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink and Chicago Sky stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
Geno Auriemma, a Basketball Hall of Famer and veteran coach of the University of Connecticut women’s team, said he thinks Indiana Fever player and No. 1 draft choice Caitlin Clark has been “targeted” with physical play.
as a “white bitch” in a rant that was supposedly intended to support her.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“I would like the media people that continue to say, ‘This rookie class, this rookie class, this rookie class.’ Nah, just call it for what it is—there's one white bitch for the Indiana team who is a superstar,” McAfee said in his June 3 show. A statement that manages to be at once misogynistic toward Clark and racist toward the other, non-white members of the WNBA's rookie class such as A true masterclass in mask-off white male chauvinism.Following the inevitable, ruthless backlash, McAfee apologized for calling Clark a “white bitch,” but stood behind his assertion that Clark is being discriminated against because she is white.
Pat McAfee is under fire after complimenting Caitlin Clark… In the most backwards way possible!
Sports analyst Pat McAfee is apologizing to WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark after calling her a “white b-tch.”
ESPN’s sports analyst Pat McAfee has apologized both publicly and privately to WNBA star Caitlin Clark after calling her a “white bitch” on-air.
UPDATE—June 3, 2024: Upon further review, the WNBA has upgraded Chennedy Carter's foul against to a , though they didn't assign any fines to the Chicago Sky player.However, Chicago rookie ended up with a $1,000 fine for "failing to make herself available" to the press during the post-game press conference, with Chicago Sky getting hit with a $5,000 fine for not ensuring her presence. Chennedy Carter did participate in the press conference, though she declined to answer any questions about the move against Clark.“Physical play, intensity, and competitive spirit are hallmarks of Chicago Sky basketball.
Caitlin Clark is on a winning streak. Not on the court, sadly, as the Indiana Fever isn't doing so hot (not Clark's fault!), but with her fashions. The WNBA tunnel has become something of a catwalk, and is using it to her advantage, turning out two excellent outfits for her most recent two games.On June 1, she showed off her statuesque figure in a strapless blue jumpsuit accessorized with a small cross necklace, silver bracelets, a white bag and matching white heels.