Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades , Amid Caitlin Clark Debut.
Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the
Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14.
Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the
Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14.
It was revealed on May 13 that
the matchup has been sold out.
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It was revealed on May 13 that
the matchup has been sold out.
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The Sun hasn't sold out a home opener
since 2003, ESPN reports.
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Sold-out games aren't anything
new for 22-year-old Clark.
Sold-out games aren't anything
new for 22-year-old Clark.
The former University of Iowa star
routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums
and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games.
The former University of Iowa star
routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums
and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games.
For me, this is the best part of it.
You've
got to go out and compete every single
night, and if one night is not good for
us, you have an opportunity to come
back a couple days later and respond, Caitlin Clark, via ESPN.
Some WNBA opponents have
been moving games to bigger venues
to cater to the "Caitlin Clark Effect." .
Despite not making it to the playoffs
since 2016, the Fever, which drafted
Clark as the No.
1 overall pick, .
Will have 36 of its 40 regular-season
games nationally televised.
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.
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Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record , for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games.
Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record , for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games.
On June 27, Reese, the 7th WNBA draft pick, had
18 points and 11 rebounds to secure her 9th straight
double-double, according to Bleacher Report. .
She's the youngest WNBA player to ever do so.
The only other player to get that many consecutive double-doubles in a single season is Candace Parker.
Although Reese's team, the Chicago Sky,
lost 95-83 to the Las Vegas Aces, .
the former LSU star has been on a double-double streak for a few weeks now. .
the former LSU star has been on a double-double streak for a few weeks now. .
Since the Sky's game against the
New York Liberty on June 4, .
Reese has averaged 15.8 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, according to Bleacher Report.
On June 20, she had a career-high 18 rebounds
in under 30 minutes against the Dallas Wings.
The Sky won 83-72 that day.
Reese will have a chance to break
Parker's consecutive double-double record
on June 30 against the Minnesota Lynx.
The game starts at 3 p.m. ET
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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
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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
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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."
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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
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Regional Sandwiches , You Need to Try in Your Lifetime.
Food website Mashed compiled a
culinary bucket list for you to consider.
These sandwiches were among their top choices.
Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers,
but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history.
Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers,
but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history.
Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants
in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami,
mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad.
Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants
in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami,
mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad.
Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich
consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese,
pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection.
Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich
consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese,
pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection.
French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. .
French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. .
Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich
shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left
jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. .
Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich
shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left
jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. .
Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls,
Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter.
Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls,
Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter.
Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,'
this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto
French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers.
It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side.
Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,'
this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto
French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers.
It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side
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Connecticut Sun Pressures Caitlin Clark , in WNBA Debut and Defeats Indiana Fever.
The Sun's home opener on May 14 was sold out for the first time since 2003 as fans gathered to watch Clark in her..
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