Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick, has officially confirmed that she will not be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
25.05.2024 - 04:55 / deadline.com
Five games into her WNBA career, Caitlin Clark is already a target.
Clark’s Indiana Fever team is searching for its first win tonight against the Los Angeles Sparks at downtown’s Crypto.com Arena. They are 0-5 heading into tonight after playing a tough early season schedule. Clark has so far done well, averaging 17.8 points, 5.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
Ahead of her game tonight, Clark was asked about the “narratives around the attention” she’s gotten, “versus some of the vets that have been in this league for a long time.”
“To be honest, I’m not really on social media. I don’t read that,” Clark said.”This is my job. My job is to compete and play basketball every single day. I think the more attention we can get on every team around this league, that’s only going to help me get better and better.
“My job is just to continue to show up and help this team get better. We’re fighting for our first win. That’s my main focus.”
The heat was turned up on Clark this week when her fellow WNBA rookie and former LSU rival, Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, appeared to take a shot at Clark on social media.
Reese said the Sky’s latest win wasn’t because “of one player on our charter flight.”
No less than Lakers star LeBron James has chimed in to defend Clark.
“People need to realize, the Indiana Fever — this is the second year in a row they had the No. 1 pick. Do y’all know what that means? That means they’re not that good,” he said. “I’m rooting for Caitlin because I’ve been in that seat before. I’ve walked that road before. I hope she kills. I hope Aliyah Boston does amazing. I hope they do great.
“The one thing that I love that she’s bringing to her sport — more people want to watch. More people want to tune in. I saw, for
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.
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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.
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.
, and the game certainly didn't disappoint. The Indiana Fever home game against Chicago Sky was a true nail biter, ending with a score of 71-70 in favor of the Fever.
Resentment against Caitlin Clark apparently runs deep in the WNBA.
, and the game certainly didn't disappoint. The Indiana Fever home game against Chicago Sky was a true nail biter, ending with a score of 71-70 in favor of the Fever.
made history during her last Indiana Fever game—but her competitors didn't make it easy for her.While Indiana Fever lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 28, Clark played her best game of the season so far, scoring 30 points and racking up five rebounds, six assists, three steals, and three blocks. According to , she's the first rookie to score at least 30 points and have five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in a game.
Ashton Kutche r and Mila Kunis made a rare public appearance with their two children as they attended a WBNA game in Los Angeles.The A-list couple, who tied the knot in 2015, are parents to daughter Wyatt, nine, and son Dimitri, seven, who they have carefully kept out of the spotlight.The rare outing saw the family-of-four pose alongside basketball player Caitlin Clark, after her term Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78 to 73.The team shared a clip of the moment on X, formerly known as Twitter, where Caitlin could be seen conversing with the famous family. Ashton, who attended the same university as Caitlin, then shared a snap on Instagram, which he captioned: "Props @caitlinclark22 on W 1.