Caitlin Clark WNBA Draft Breaks Records, Most-Viewed Ever

Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Quinta Brunson Call Out Pat McAfee & Harrison Butker During 2024 ESPY Awards | THR News Video

Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Quinta Brunson seemingly called out Pat McAfee for his previous comments about WNBA star Caitlin Clark and they definitely called out NFL player Harrison Butker during the 2024 ESPY Awards. Serena, who hosted the award show, was joined by Venus and Quinta on stage for a special segment celebrating this year's rise in popularity of women's sports, thanks in part to Clark.

Fever Wins 3rd Straight Game With Help of Caitlin Clark’s Double-Double

Fever Wins 3rd Straight Game , With Help of Caitlin Clark’s Double-Double. Fever Wins 3rd Straight Game , With Help of Caitlin Clark’s Double-Double. On June 19, Clark had 18 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals to secure the second double-double of her WNBA career, 'The Guardian' reports. Meanwhile, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston each scored 22 points to help the Indiana Fever defeat the Washington Mystics 88-81. Meanwhile, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston each scored 22 points to help the Indiana Fever defeat the Washington Mystics 88-81. Clark thanked her teammates for the successful night. . Clark thanked her teammates for the successful night. . A lot of the times, the people I’m guarding are getting back on defense, so I have a little more free rein of like going and chasing the ball while our bigs are probably boxing out and hitting a little bit more. , Caitlin Clark, via statement. So credit to them. I think we’re really good when I can get it off the rim and push in transition, so I take a lot of pride in trying to chase it down off the rim and then really go, Caitlin Clark, via statement. However, Clark is still battling turnovers. . She had six against the Mystics and currently has the most in the WNBA with 5.5 per game. Still, the Fever's momentum is surely welcome as the team continues to find its footing. Still, the Fever's momentum is surely welcome as the team continues to find its footing. The confidence that we’ve been able to build from the last three games is, you know, continue to take a step forward and learn each game, and if we do happen to lose one, how are we going to respond? , Caitlin Clark, via statement. That’s been a big thing for us, too. The last game we lost, we found a way to respond and string off three straight wins. I think we’ve gotten a lot better over the course of these last three games and we’re continuing to build on that, Caitlin Clark, via statement

Caitlin Clark Reacts to US Olympic Team Snub

Caitlin Clark Reacts , to US Olympic Team Snub. Clark was not chosen to represent America at the Olympics in Paris this summer. . Clark was not chosen to represent America at the Olympics in Paris this summer. . The 12 players who are reportedly on the roster for team USA are:. "A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," . "A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," . "A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," . "A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," . "A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," . "A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," . "Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost. "Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost. "Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost. "Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost. Clark, who was named WNBA Rookie of the Month in May, . shared her reaction to the news on June 9. . I know it’s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way. I’m excited for them. , Caitlin Clark, via statement. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics. It will be fun to watch them, Caitlin Clark, via statement. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics. It will be fun to watch them, Caitlin Clark, via statement. "Honestly, no disappointment," she said. . I think it just gives you something to work for. You know, that’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. , Caitlin Clark, via statement. I think it just gives you something to work for. You know, that’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. , Caitlin Clark, via statement. Hopefully in four years, when four years comes back around, I can be there, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Hopefully in four years, when four years comes back around, I can be there, Caitlin Clark, via statement. The 12 they have selected are really great players so I think they’re in pretty good hands, Caitlin Clark, via statement. The 12 they have selected are really great players so I think they’re in pretty good hands, Caitlin Clark, via statement

Pat McAfee Apologizes for Calling Caitlin Clark "White B****" During Controversial ESPN Segment | THR News Video

Pat McAfee is apologizing for referring to WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark as a "white bitch" during a segment on his ESPN show. McAfee appeared on his ESPN show arguing that Indiana Fever star Clark is the singular reason behind the WBNA's surge in popularity and addressing claims that her race is what sets her apart. McAfee went onto say, "I would like the media people that continue to say, 'This rookie class, this rookie class.' Nah, just call it for what it is. There is one white bit*h for the Indiana team who is a superstar."

Fever GM Defends Caitlin Clark by Calling on WNBA to Clean Up ‘Targeting Actions’

Fever GM Defends Caitlin Clark by Calling on , WNBA to Clean Up ‘Targeting Actions’. During the Fever's recent 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky, . During the Fever's recent 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky, . Chennedy Carter unnecessarily hip-checked Clark while her back was turned, knocking her to the ground. Carter's teammate, Angel Reese, was seen applauding Carter after the foul. When reporters asked Carter about the foul after the game, she said, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions.". When reporters asked Carter about the foul after the game, she said, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions.". The following day, the foul was upgraded by the league to a Flagrant 1. The following day, the foul was upgraded by the league to a Flagrant 1. A Flagrant 1 is defined as "unnecessary and/or excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent.". Fever general manager Lin Dunn took to X to stand up for Clark, who has noticeably taken a beating from her peers. . 'There's a difference between tough defense and unnecessary — targeting actions!', Lin Dunn, Fever general manager, via X. It needs to stop! The league needs to "cleanup" the crap. That's NOT who this league is!!, Lin Dunn, Fever general manager, via X. Clark said that the fouling "is what it is.". I think at this point I know I’m going to take a couple of hard shots a game and that’s what it is, Caitlin Clark, via statement. So I’m just trying to stay in the game and focus on my team and focus on what’s important, Caitlin Clark, via statement. So I’m just trying to stay in the game and focus on my team and focus on what’s important, Caitlin Clark, via statement

ESPN Responds to Backlash for Giving ESPY Award to Prince Harry | THR News Video

ESPN is addressing criticism over Prince Harry's upcoming honor during The ESPY Awards. The Duke of Sussex is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYS for his work with The Invictus Games Foundation. The Pat Tillman Award for Service honors someone who has used their connection to the sports world to positively impact the lives of others and was named in honor of late NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, who died during combat in 2004. However, according to the Daily Mail, Tillman's mother was shocked by ESPN's choice to honor Harry.