Caitlin Clark turned the birthday spotlight around on her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, via a heartfelt Instagram post. And teammate Lexie Hull couldn’t resist the banter. “Happy happy happy birthday con🥳 you make everyday better and I couldn’t be more grateful. may this be the best year yet , i love you 🖤🖤,” – Caitlin Clark Clark’s post included a carousel of throwback shots featuring intimate moments from their Iowa days to her current rookie season, culminating in a standout third photo. That’s when Hull chimed in: “High quality third photo. Wonder who took it” – Lexie Hull The comment instantly…
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At the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, Donald Trump got a big reaction, mostly cheers. FIFA footage showed fans applauding Trump’s presence during the match, especially during the anthem and trophy ceremony. Political commentator Clay Travis took notice: “Crowd goes crazy for Trump at FIFA World club title soccer match in New Jersey. Other than the WNBA all star game, I’m not sure there’s an American sporting event Trump could attend and get booed.” – Clay Travis on X Trump’s presence, alongside other dignitaries like First Lady Melania and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, sparked buzz. While some Chelsea…
Despite Caitlin Clark’s explosive rookie season and buzz as a cultural touchstone, she found herself on the sidelines when WNBA players cast their votes for the league’s best player. In an anonymous peer poll from The Athletic, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier collected 17 votes—making her the most-selected player—followed by Las Vegas center A’Ja Wilson with 15 votes. Not a single vote went to Clark. Even comment sections around the poll noticed the omission. One Reddit user summed it up: “If Clark isn’t one of the best guards in the league why is she the central figure of the opposing defense?” Meanwhile,…
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark may be having a challenging season so far, but she remains be standout player not only on the stat sheet but also in how she has been elevating the people around her. Or at least, this is how one former NFL player sees it. In one of the recent episodes of “The Facility” on FS1, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones gave his honest opinion on the influence and impact of Caitlin Clark, despite challenges this season. “This year’s been injured, and she’s having a little down year, sure, but Caitlin Clark makes…
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky suffered a loss in the hands of the Minnesota Lynx, with a game that ended with a final score of 91-78. To add to their loss, two Sky team members also fell to injury during the game, guard Ariel Atkins and forward Michaela Onyenwere. Atkins exited just before halftime with an injury on her leg, but it was clear she was feeling pain and concern after she fell following a drive to the hoop. It was not long before it was confirmed she would not be returning and her status is undetermined. Atkins played…
Being around Caitlin Clark means being around a certain energy. It’s the one that’s pushing the boundaries of what women in sports can achieve. This week, that energy rubbed off again, as her Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston made a major move off the court. “So excited!! 🤍” – Aliyah Boston on X So excited!🤍 letsss goooo https://t.co/TJC5IjvZhw — Aliyah A. Boston (@aa_boston) July 14, 2025 Boston, who entered the league alongside Caitlin Clark as one of 2023’s standout rookies, is now among the rare few active players to hold a stake in a professional sports team. She’s joined the…
Angel Reese continues to receive heavy criticism from former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III—this time made even more visible through his recent back-and-forth with fellow NFL alum Ryan Clark. During their exchange, RG3 doubled down on his claim that Reese “hates” Caitlin Clark, which didn’t sit well with Ryan. In fact, the remark pushed him to join a growing list of Black voices questioning Griffin’s identity and loyalty to the Black community. On Monday, Shaquille O’Neal reposted Ryan Clark’s pointed message for the former Washington quarterback on Instagram. “RG3 has a strange fascination with Angel Reese, or a connection to…
Athletes may be somewhat of a superhuman, but we all need to be reminded that they are just as human as the next person. Behind the baller, that is Brittney Griner, is a mother and a loving one. In a heartfelt Instagram post filled with love and emojis, Griner wrote, “1️⃣ whole year of Bash 🦕🥏🐳👔 … I love you son 👑… Know I’m 10 toes down behind you, always! The world is yours my young King 🤴🏽.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by BG (@brittneyyevettegriner) Bash is Brittney Griner’s son with her wife, Cherelle.…
Angel Reese has been making plenty of buzz lately after landing on the cover of NBA 2K26’s WNBA Edition. But the spotlight hasn’t come without controversy—this time involving former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III. Things heated up quickly, and even Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., had to step in. The drama started last week when Griffin shared an altered version of the NBA 2K26 cover featuring Reese. In his post, he urged people to speak out against racism targeting the Sky forward and talked about the importance of talking through differences to promote unity. Bernice King agreed…
Tensions were high and the talk was loud during Monday night’s gritty matchup between the LA Sparks and the Connecticut Sun. But it wasn’t just the scoreboard doing the talking—Rickea Jackson and Bria Hartley had some choice words for each other, and fans caught all of it. Midway through the third quarter, cameras caught Rickea Jackson exchanging heated words with Hartley during a dead ball. The Sparks rookie repeatedly shouted: “Bum a**, weak a**.” The video made the rounds fast, with Overtime posting it on Instagram. Naturally, Hartley didn’t stay quiet. After the game, she hopped on her own IG…
Caitlin Clark has been the measuring stick for WNBA rookies ever since she entered the league last season. But with Paige Bueckers now in the mix, the comparisons are coming in fast—and not everyone’s happy about it. On Sunday, the Indiana Fever cruised past the Dallas Wings in a 102-83 win. It marked the first head-to-head battle between Clark and Bueckers in the WNBA—and fans definitely had their eyes locked in. Bueckers held her own, dropping 21 points in the loss. Clark, meanwhile, put up 14 points but struggled with her shot—fueling even more talk online about who’s having the…
Angel Reese’s rise in the WNBA continues to turn heads—but not everyone’s cheering from the sidelines. This week, she found herself caught in another wave of controversy, this time involving former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III. The drama kicked off when Griffin posted an altered image of the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover, replacing Angel Reese with a monkey. The post sparked outrage online, with many calling it out for what it was: distasteful, racist, and completely out of line. But Reese didn’t have to respond alone. One of her biggest defenders came from an unexpected place—NBA Twitter. Cuffs the…
Sophie Cunningham lit the evening on her side of the country as the Indiana Fever met the Atlanta Dream in a high-octane performance that even Caitlin Clark couldn’t ignore. “Dawg.” — Caitlin Clark, reposting Indiana Fever’s post highlighting Cunningham’s game 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four three-pointers in a 99-82 win took it home for Sophie Cunningham. She hit the ground running straight off the bench, delivering her first double-double of the season. “I bring the energy, I bring the feistiness. I’m a little bit sassy.” That performance may look really good on the data sheets, but it was also…
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark proved that she can also play ball with children, as she found her new warm-up buddy in one viral video from her recent game against the Dallas Wings. In one video on X, Caitlin Clark was shown “warming up” with a child. This little guy, who is the son of Fever assistant coach Austin Kelly named Zayn, looked to be enjoying his time on court, mingling with the Fevera roster. Caitlin Clark has a new warm-up buddy 🥹 📺 1 PM ET on ABC/ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/LUNiydR0Z2 — ESPN (@espn) July 13, 2025 The game ended with…
Caitlin Clark should be embraced as the “Cash cow” of the WNBA, and the league’s players and officials should start embracing this fact rather than resisting it with hate. Or at least, this is how one women’s basketball star sees the topic. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, basketball legend Nancy Lieberman got honest about her take on the situation of the “Caitlin Clark hate” that she thinks the league should stop on. According to Lieberman, the league and its players should instead take advantage of Clark being a “cash cow,”: rather than resisting it. “If she happens to…