A reporter issued a formal apology to WNBA star Caitlin Clark for a viral and awkward interaction that they had during a press conference.
A reporter issued a formal apology to WNBA star Caitlin Clark for a viral and awkward interaction that they had during a press conference.
hope Caitlin Clark calls her signature shoe.The , who was the first pick in the WNBA draft after smashing records during her four years at school in Iowa, is on the cusp of signing a massive endorsement deal with athletic-wear giant Nike. According to the , the almost-finalized contract would pay Clark $28 million over eight years and includes a promise for a signature shoe, which, depending on how the deal is structured, could be super lucrative.Nike reportedly outbid competitors Under Armour, Adidas and Puma to sign Clark. The article also notes that Clark is already a millionaire thanks to “name, image, likeness” (NIL) deals she made while at school, partnering with brands like Gatorade and State Farm.$28 million would be the richest sponsorship contract for a female basketball player ever, according to the AP.
Caitlin Clark can earn up to $500,000 during her rookie season, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has claimed in an effort to quell outrage on the No. 1 draft choice’s low base salary.
The college basketball season may be over, but Caitlin Clark helped lead ESPN to one more audience record before going pro.
who was the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, celebrated her milestone achievement alongside her boyfriend, fellow player McCaffery, who at 23, is no slouch on the court, either, having played in college and is now pursuing a coaching career.Here's a full timeline of Caitlin Clark and boyfriend Connor McCaffery's relationship, since we've already watched Love & Basketball like twice this week.April 15, 2024: After Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever, McCaffery responded cheekily to a question about his reaction to .
—whose enormous talent on the court has been credited with bringing in unprecedented viewership to women's college basketball—has , you'd think she's about to get majorly paid. Well, you'd be wrong.
as she does while playing. The arrived at the 2024 WNBA draft on April 15 dressed head-to-toe in Prada. Not for nothing, this is the first time Prada has dressed a basketball player (male or female) for draft night, according to , because apparently wherever she goes.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Clark's white Prada suit consisted of a boxy satin blazer and matching miniskirt, which she wore with a sequined crop-top underneath.
Caitlin Clark has officially been drafted into the WNBA, marking a dream come true!
Caitlin Clark, who helped grow the popularity of women’s basketball with her record-breaking college career at the University of Iowa, was the most no-brainer pick of the WNBA Draft on Monday, going No. 1 to the Indiana Fever.
debut to dunk on .The SNL comedian has had a lot to say about this season, even during last night's episode. “University of Iowa announced that basketball star Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired and replaced with an apron,” he joked before welcoming the on Weekend Update.After watching a super-cut of Ché's jokes about the , the 22-year-old athlete had the 40-year-old comedian read some headlines of her own.
Caitlin Clark is on Saturday Night Live!
Anne McCarthy After making a joke about Iowa Hawkeyes player Caitlin Clark retiring her jersey for an apron, Michael Che was roasted on the “Weekend Update” segment of “SNL” this week by none other than Clark. Che opened the bit by saying, “University of Iowa announced that Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired.” With a smirk and a laugh, he added, “And replace with an apron.” The crowd didn’t love the joke, and Che playfully said, “Whoa! Well, the WNBA draft is this Monday, and Iowa star Caitlin Clark is expected to be the number one pick.
Michael Che was humbled by basketball star Caitlin Clark when she crashed Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update” segment after the comedian made a sexist joke at her expense.
By All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.You don’t have to be a sports fan to have noticed something epic is happening in women’s .Call it the , the phenomenon named for the Iowa Hawkeyes guard who completely reshaped the college basketball landscape this season.
Maybe a star player will be singled out with a “thank you for making us better,” or some other sportsmanlike platitude.However, when Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, took the podium on Sunday, April 7, following her team’s big win, she went out of her way to dedicate an entire paragraph of her speech to , the college basketball star for the Iowa Hawkeyes.“I want to personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport,” Staley . “She carried a heavy load for and it’s just not going to stop here on the collegiate tour, but when she is the number one pick in the draft, she’s going to lift up that league up as well.”She added, “Caitlin Clark, if you’re out there, you are one of the GOATs of our game and we appreciate you.”Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship.Staley’s decision to call Clark a GOAT seems pointed, especially after some fans believed the South Carolina coach in a previous interview.“If Caitlin wins the championship, she’s pretty damn good, yeah, she’s a GOAT,” Staley said the day before the final game, .
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor E.W. Scripps hopes the recent surge of interest in Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins will serve it well in a different sort of match-up, the one that takes place every year between TV networks and advertisers. Scripps is highlighting recent rights deals that help its ION broadcast network serve up both a Friday-night WNBA showcase as well as Saturday-night doubleheaders from the National Women’s Soccer League.
It was perfection topped with sweet revenge for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who capped a perfect season Sunday by beating Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, 87-75.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The University of South Carolina overwhelmed the Iowa Hawkeyes Sunday in a rollicking NCAA Women’s College Basketball Championship game that capped an unprecedented run for women’s sports. The game that ended 87-75 saw University of Iowa megastar Caitlin Clark wrap her collegiate career and the birth of not one but two WNBA stars, as Clark and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso head off to next week’s WNBA draft. The Iowa-South Carolina game was a seesaw from the start.
The Saturday Night Live cold open took a break from politics to riff on March Madness — more specifically how the women’s tournament has been a lot more exciting than the men’s competition.
Thee women’s NCAA Semifinals on ESPN shattered viewership records, as all-time NCAA basketball scoring leader Caitlin Clark led her Iowa Hawkeyes to a thrilling win over the UConn Huskies, 71-69, in a game that wasn’t decided until the final seconds.
—and the pressure is mounting.The led the Iowa Hawkeyes to victory against UConn on April 5, sending the college team to the women’s NCAA championship game against the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks.Just last week, Iowa's win against Louisiana State University became the in women’s college history, with 12.3 million viewers tuning in to see the epic rematch between Clark and fellow generational talent . While Clark has yet to win a national title, the superstar recently became the the all-time , male or female.
Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Caitlin Clark takes to the college basketball court for the last time, as the Iowa Hawkeyes chases NCAA Women’s National Championship title against Kamilla Cardoso and the South Carolina Gamecocks. The game takes place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio with tip-off at 3 p.m.
A battle for the ages is shaping up on Sunday to decide the NCAA Women’s National Basketball championship.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The University of Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark are set for consecutive trips to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game as the team prevailed in a nail-biter Final Four faceoff against University of Connecticut. The final matchup finishes out a dream March Madness tournament for NCAA Women’s Basketball, as star players such as Clark and LSU’s Angel Reese and others have grabbed the spotlight.
Caitlin Clark has made history!
Wake Forest‘s Demon Deacons’ took a 83-79 upset victory over the No. 8 Duke Blue Devils Saturday afternoon, but the big story came after the final buzzer.
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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor ESPN’s “SportsCenter” has long seemed like a bastion of guy TV. Not tonight. When ESPN viewers tune in to the 11 p.m.
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told the magazine that she works out a lot. “I embrace my body and who I am and every mark on my body. I probably feel the sexiest in a bathing suit,” she said.In one of the images, Reese, who led the Lady Tigers to their first championship in school history with a 102-85 victory over Iowa, points to her finger in a nod to her ring taunt that sparked a debate about female athletes and sportsmanship.
. Women's basketball has all the drama now. On Sunday, April 2, Louisiana State University beat the University of Iowa in the NCAA women's basketball final. The tense game included a little back-and-forth between opposing players Angel Reese, an LSU forward, and Caitlin Clark, an Iowa forward.
helped me navigate my grief following the loss of my husband. My hope for the book was that when my readers face that type of loss, hope and comfort from this story will lift from their heart and help them navigate it a little easier.
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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThere’s a new resident making a home in Fox Nation alongside Nancy Grace and the police from “Cops.”Amanda Whittier is a widow trying to make new friends in a small seaside town after the death of her husband. Unlike Grace and the police, Whittier is fictional, a character in a new original movie meant to pluck the heartstrings and continue to broaden the audience on the streaming outlet, which is part of Fox News Media.
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