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Fever’s Caitlin Clark steady ahead of WNBA debut: ‘I don’t really get nervous’

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The wait is finally over. Caitlin Clark makes her heavily anticipated WNBA debut on Tuesday night when the Indiana Fever takes on the Connecticut Sun in her first regular-season game. But even with all eyes on her, the former Iowa star is as steady as ever. “I just feel really excited, more than anything. I don’t really …

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Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder announces her retirement

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement on Monday as former Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark nears her pro debut with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Bluder’s longtime assistant Jan Jensen was named her successor. “There is no denying that this past season was incredible for so many reasons, and we could not have accomplished our achievements without all …

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Caitlin Clark gets first taste of WNBA victory as Fever win final preseason game over Dream

It may not count yet, but Caitlin Clark knows what it feels like to win in the WNBA after the Indiana Fever took down the Atlanta Dream, 83-80, in its final preseason game Thursday night before the regular season. The Fever weren’t able to beat the Dallas Wings Monday night, when Clark had 21 points in the 79-76 loss. While …

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Fever rookie Caitlin Clark stuns in WNBA debut before sellout crowd: 'You couldn’t ask for a better game'

Caitlin Clark, the top overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, made her pro debut before a sellout crowd in the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Clark, 22, stuck true to her roots as the NCAA Division 1 all-time leading scorer, dropping a team-high of 21 points in the Fever’s 79-76 loss. She led …

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Iowa NFL Draft prospect says he can beat Caitlin Clark in 1-on-1

Caitlin Clark recently was the first pick of the WNBA Draft after a record-setting college basketball career, but she isn’t the only Hawkeye to go pro this month. Cornerback Cooper DeJean will more than likely hear his name called Thursday night and find a home in the NFL. Despite going pro in football, DeJean made a bold prediction about his …

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WNBA champion A’ja Wilson dismisses accusations she's 'jealous' of Caitlin Clark: 'I have no reason to be'

Two-time WNBA champion and reigning Finals MVP A’ja Wilson is dispelling any notion that she’s “jealous” of women’s college basketball phenom and top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark. The Las Vegas Aces star took to social media this week to set the record straight. A’ja Wilson, #22 of the Las Vegas Aces, celebrates with the MVP trophy after defeating the …

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Columnist's awkward exchange with Caitlin Clark gets creepier as second comment surfaces

Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel had a second awkward moment during Caitlin Clark’s introductory press conference Wednesday. Doyel, who was already under fire for a creepy interaction with Clark while asking the No. 1 pick of the Indiana Fever a question, referred to her as “that” and “it” in a new video that surfaced while he was talking to Fever …

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Veteran columnist's bizarre Caitlin Clark interaction draws fury from fans

Caitlin Clark was introduced as a member of the Indiana Fever Wednesday and met with the media during her first press conference as a WNBA player. One question from the media caught the attention of the entire sports world, and it appeared to rub a lot of fans the wrong way. Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel drew the ire of …

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Biden calls for female athletes to get 'paid what they deserve' as Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary sparks debate

President Biden called for women to be “paid what they deserve” Tuesday as a debate raged online about salaries in the WNBA after Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the draft. Biden’s X account fired off a post regarding women’s sports. “Women in sports continue to push new boundaries and inspire us all,” Biden wrote on X. “But …

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Caitlin Clark's Fever jersey sells out most sizes one hour after being drafted

Caitlin Clark fever has already struck the WNBA. Shortly after the Indiana Fever selected her with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, most sizes of Clark’s jersey were sold out on Fanatics within an hour. It’s unknown how many Clark jerseys Fanatics sold, but extra small, medium, large, extra large and double-extra large jerseys were unavailable …

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