Caitlin Clark had no rust to shake off on Friday. Since she was not selected to the Olympic team, the rookie phenom had nearly a month without competitive basketball — and she didn’t miss a beat as the WNBA’s regular season resumed. Clark scored 29 points (one shy of her career high) while handing out...
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Angel Reese shuts down reporter asking about record-breaking performance after loss in WNBA return
Angel Reese had a big night after the WNBA returned from its Olympic Break on Thursday, but the Chicago Sky rookie was in no mood to talk about her accomplishments. The Sky suffered a 85-65 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, the league’s first game since going on a break following the All-Star weekend....
Mercury's social media team takes aim at Caitlin Clark as WNBA returns from Olympics hiatus
The on-court rivalry between Caitlin Clark and three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi does not appear to be cooling off anytime soon. The Phoenix Mercury’s social media team jumped into the fray this weekend when a video, which appeared to troll Clark, surfaced on the team’s verified TikTok account. “I miss the WNBA. Caitlin, where are...
Brittney Griner explains burst of emotions after winning gold: 'My country fought for me to get back'
Brittney Griner was visibly emotional as she listened to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after receiving a gold medal as part of the U.S. women’s basketball team’s win over France at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Griner, who once decided to boycott the national anthem altogether in protest of racial injustice in the U.S., told reporters her...
Chennedy Carter lashes out against ESPN list that ranks her beneath Caitlin Clark
Chennedy Carter had something to say on Wednesday. The Chicago Sky guard addressed ESPN’s rankings of the WNBA’s 25 best players, which had her ranked 24th in the league, in an Instagram story. Carter expressed clear disagreement with her placement on the list. “How I average less minutes and my stats top in the league?...
WNBA failed to capitalize on 'hurricane' Caitlin Clark brought with her to league, Dan Dakich says
OutKick host Dan Dakich said on his show on Monday the WNBA messed up and appeared to be unprepared for what Caitlin Clark has brought to the league through her first 26 professional games. Dakich, who hosts “Don’t @ Me,” said everyone told the WNBA that a “hurricane was coming” and, from the league office...
France star shoots down Angel Reese's Sky recruitment attempt after stellar Olympics: 'They did me dirty girl'
Angel Reese may only be a WNBA rookie, but she’s already trying to recruit players to the Chicago Sky to improve its roster. Reese went on social media to see if Gabby Williams, a former Sky player who currently plays in Turkey, would want a reunion in Chicago after her incredible performance in the Olympics...
WNBA champion Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against league, Aces alleging discrimination
Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby is taking legal action against the WNBA and the franchise she spent the majority of her professional basketball career with. Hamby, who was drafted in the first round by the then-San Antonio Stars, submitted documentation to the U.S. District Court of Nevada on Monday. The Stars relocated to Las...
Caitlin Clark calls Aaron Judge 'huge and swole' during visit to Yankees game
WNBA rookie phenom Caitlin Clark was “most excited” to meet New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge during a visit to the Bronx on Saturday. But she was still surprised by the sheer size of the man who awaited her. Clark was a celebrity guest for the Yankees’ first game of a doubleheader against the Texas...
US-Russian prisoner exchanges over the years: See the list
Three American citizens and one American green-card holder were released from Russian custody on Thursday as part of a massive swap of political prisoners involving the United States and Russia. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and fellow American Alsu Kurmasheva were among those released as well as Vladimir Kara-Murza....









