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She Found Her Niche as Caitlin Clark's Enforcer

Sophie Cunningham's viral takedown turned into followers, sponsorships, and political buzz

(Newser) - When Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham dragged an opposing player to the floor during the final minute of a physical game in June, it did more than get her ejected from that WNBA game—it propelled her into an entirely new level of fame. The New York Times reports that...

Caitlin Clark Is Done Playing for This Season

Indiana Fever star has been benched since mid-July due to groin injury

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark has played in just 13 games for the Indiana Fever this season, and that number won't get any higher. The star WNBA player has been benched since she injured her right groin during the July 15 game against the Connecticut Sun, and she announced Thursday night that...

Caitlin Clark Gets Her Own Shoe
Caitlin Clark Gets Her Own Shoe
Aug 26, 2025 12:47 PM CDT

Caitlin Clark Gets Her Own Shoe

WNBA star becomes a Nike signature athlete, with shoe coming out next year

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark is Nike's newest signature athlete, expanding the athletic wear company's partnership with the WNBA star. Nike on Monday revealed a new logo of interlocking C's to represent the Indiana Fever player. Clark's first signature shoe and apparel collection will debut next year, reports...

Caitlin Clark Stalking Suspect Had a Colorful Day in Court
Caitlin Clark Stalker
Gets 2.5 Years
UPDATED
Jul 28, 2025 6:22 PM CDT

Caitlin Clark Stalker Gets 2.5 Years

WNBA star approved plea deal for Michael Lewis

(Newser) - A Texas man pleaded guilty to stalking and harassing Caitlin Clark on Monday and was sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars. Michael Lewis, 55, has been in custody since his arrest in Indianapolis in January. Prosecutors said he sent the WNBA star hundreds of messages, some of them threatening...

WNBA Star Laughs Off Fine Over TikTok Video
WNBA Star
Fined Over
TikTok Video
Jul 24, 2025 4:59 PM CDT

WNBA Star Fined Over TikTok Video

Sophie Cunningham mocked league refs, a sore subject for the league this year

(Newser) - It's been a tough year for WNBA referees—as detailed in an ESPN piece last week—and it appears the league is getting touchy about it. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham tweeted she's been fined $500 for mocking the refs in a TikTok video, reports the Indianapolis Star ...

Mystics Owner: Clark Shouldn't Be 'Athlete of the Year'

The owner of a competing WNBA team believes all the league's players deserve recognition

(Newser) - Both Time and Caitlin Clark are playing defense after the magazine named the WNBA superstar its " Athlete of the Year " earlier this week. Sheila Johnson, owner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics, criticized the magazine for bestowing the honor on the Indiana Fever's 22-year-old phenom, CNN reports.

Team Fires Coach After Caitlin Clark's Historic Season

Indiana Fever fire Christie Sides after first-round playoff loss

(Newser) - The Indiana Fever made the WNBA playoffs this year for the first time since 2016. Total home attendance of 340,715 set a single-season league record. Franchise star Caitlin Clark had a historic rookie season . Still, the team announced Sunday that the Fever and coach Christie Sides have gone their...

A Hard Foul on Caitlin Clark Causes a Ruckus

And friction between her and Angel Reese appears to continue

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever won their first home game over the weekend, but one particular play is getting way more attention than the victory:
  • The foul: Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky gave Clark a hard shoulder-check during Saturday's game and knocked her to the floor, reports ESPN
...

Here's How Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut Went
Here's How
Caitlin Clark's
WNBA Debut Went
UPDATED
May 16, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

Here's How Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut Went

More than 2M people watched it

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut was viewed by 2.1 million people, setting a viewership record for the league's history across ESPN's platforms, the network said in a statement . "The Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun season opener ... was the most-watched WNBA game on ESPN platforms ever (regular...

Price to See Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut: Up to $22K
Price to See Caitlin Clark's
WNBA Debut: Up to $22K
the rundown
May 14, 2024 11:18 AM CDT

Price to See Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut: Up to $22K

'It's without a doubt the most-hyped WNBA opener for a single team in league history'

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark's first regular-season WNBA game will see the No. 1 overall draft pick and the Indiana Fever face off against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. But if you want to see the action in person, you'll have to pay up.
  • 'Sky-high' ticket prices: The average price
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After Cringey Comment, Star Reporter Won't Be at Clark Games

Gregg Doyel will be covering Indiana Fever from home after encounter with Caitlin Clark at presser

(Newser) - A cringey encounter last month between No. 1 WNBA draft pick (and now Indiana Fever player) Caitlin Clark and a reporter from the Indianapolis Star has now led to that reporter being banned from covering the Fever's games or other team events in person. "Indianapolis Star sports columnist...

Clark Makes WNBA Debut: 'You Couldn't Ask for a Better Game'

New guard for Indiana Fever scored 21 points against Dallas Wings in exhibition match

(Newser) - More than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night, some fans among the sellout crowd were lined up outside the arena dressed in No. 22 University of Iowa jerseys. And...

Reporter's Interaction With Caitlin Clark Was ... Odd

Gregg Doyel apologizes after comment to basketball star is called 'creepy'

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark gave her first press conference as an Indiana Fever player Wednesday, and one particularly cringe-inducing interaction between a reporter and the No. 1 WNBA draft pick was getting a lot of attention, the Athletic reports. Gregg Doyel, an Indianapolis Star columnist, introduced himself and formed the shape of...

Caitlin Clark Goes No. 1, Won't Be Taking a Pay Cut

As multiple outlets explain, her sponsorship deals stay with her

(Newser) - As expected , Caitlin Clark was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Monday night, going to the Indiana Fever. Yahoo Sports has the full list of draft picks; another big name, Angel Reese of LSU, was the No. 7 pick and will head to the Chicago Sky. As...

Caitlin Clark Is About to Make a Childhood Dream Come True

Iowa star is set to be drafted by WNBA's Indiana Fever on Monday night

(Newser) - In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down a list of her goals that included playing in the WNBA one day. That dream will become a reality Monday night when Clark is expected to be taken first by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft. Her mom, Anne, still has the...

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