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Legendary basketball coach Staley was interviewed after leading South Carolina to victory over Clark and Iowa in the national championship game at March Madness .

They say that game recognizes game - and when it comes to the NBA, the players recognize the talent of top WNBA pick Caitlin Clark.

Golf glamor girl Paige Spiranac is relishing in the moment for women in sports after a banner week for superstars in their respective sports.

Antonio Brown has targeted Caitlin Clark again with more crass remarks on Twitter, after the WNBA star blocked him for his first round of vile posts about her.

Caitlin Clark has been compared to Jesus and LeBron James in a bizarre rant from Jason Whitlock, with the commentator warning her of the pitfalls of 'idolatry.'

Caitlin Clark will earn up to $500,000 during her rookie season, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said, following outcry that the former Iowa star would make just $76,535 in base salary.

Jason Whitlock has given a merciless response to Simone Biles after Olympian opened up on why she withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

It was business as usual for Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel on Friday as he returned to work - despite a continuing barrage of abuse over his awkward moment with basketball's Caitlin Clark.

Brown posted on X about how Clark 'looks like she keep it hairy,' causing particular offense. 

TIM HOWARD: Caitlin Clark isn't outlandish, she isn't eccentric with the way she dresses or plays. There is something pure about that Watching her, you feel like there is still some greatness in sports.

Former NFL All-Pro wide receiver and current internet provocateur Antonio Brown has been blocked by WNBA top-pick Caitlin Clark for a crude comment he made about her on social media.

Interest in Caitlin Clark is at an all-time high after her performances at Iowa and her anticipated WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever. How much is she worth? And who is her boyfriend?

With Joe Biden bemoaning Caitlin Clark's meager $76,535 rookie salary, the WNBA sensation is now reportedly finalizing an eight-figure endorsement deal with Nike.

Jemele Hill has suggested A'ja Wilson deserves her own signature shoe as well, after it was reported Caitlin Clark would be getting her own line before playing a single game in the WNBA.

Reese, Clark, and a deep WNBA draft class hope the momentum they created lifting women's college basketball to new heights carries over to the pros. Reese was selected as the No. 7 overall pick.

Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel actually asked a pair of creepy questions during Wednesday's press conference with Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said Caitlin Clark is 'the sole reason' for the rise in popularity in women's basketball over the last two years as she joins the WNBA's Indiana Fever.

The sports reporter at the center of an awkward Caitlin Clark press conference controversy is facing yet more backlash after writing a column of apology to the basketball star.

With Joe Biden bemoaning Caitlin Clark's meager $76,535 rookie salary, the WNBA sensation is now reportedly finalizing an eight-figure endorsement deal with Nike.

After getting selected by the Fever with the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft, the former Iowa star faced the Indianapolis media. Gregg Doyel imitated Clark's heart-hands gesture.

On Wednesday, Clark endured an awkward exchange with Gregg Doyel after he imitated the celebratory hand gesture Clark gives to her family after every game.

That's according to a disclaimer on Fanatics website, as it says that fans who want to pre-order Clark's WNBA jersey now, or in the near future, won't be receiving their items until the end of summer.

Clark's future with the Fever brings her close to McAfee and crew, who film the show at the ThunderDome studio in Indianapolis.

During her introductory press conference with the WNBA's Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark endured an awkward exchange with a local reporter about her celebratory hand gesture at the end of games. 

Conservative sports commentator Jason Whitlock hopes to see new WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese not turn into Megan Rapinoe by thinking the world owes them something.

'I'm super happy to be here. Thank you to the Fever, the Pacers. This is a dream come true,' said Clark. Indianapolis literally painted the town to usher its new star into a stadium adorned with decorations.

President Joe Biden is weighing in on the pay disparity between men and women basketball players and demanding that women are 'paid their fair share.'

It is also the first time the WNBA Draft has drawn more than 1 million viewers, and it also flew past the TV figures of the MLB and NHL drafts in 2023, according to various reports.

Given the WNBA's rookie pay scale, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark will earn just $76,535 in base salary over the 2024 season - a figure that has come as a shock to many, including Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson.

Caitlin Clark's starting WNBA salary has been slammed by Super Bowl winner Justin Reid as 'robbery,' with the former Iowa star set to make just $76,535 in her rookie season.

Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark stepped out for the WNBA Draft wearing a special ensemble.

ALEX RASKIN AT THE WNBA DRAFT IN BROOKLYN - Brink got some last-second advice from Dell's sons - Golden State Warriors legend Stephen and Charlotte Hornets guard Seth.

Tom Brady sent a warm welcome to Caitlin Clark's former teammate on Monday night, as Kate Martin was selected by the Las Vegas Aces.

The 22-year-old sensation was taken with the first pick in the WNBA draft in Brooklyn on Monday night after deciding to leave Iowa to become professional but she won't be cashing in as a pro.

Caitlin Clark appeared on Good Morning America and admitted she's had the 'weight of the world' on her shoulders in recent weeks after Iowa's NCAA Tournament campaign and the WNBA draft.

Clark became the first athlete to wear an all-Prada outfit to a draft night. The former Iowa Hawkeye stepped out in a satin mini skirt and jacket, bedazzled tube top, and black pumps.

Iowa women's basketball star Kate Martin was at the WNBA Draft in Brooklyn to cheer on her teammate, Caitlin Clark, as she was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever.

Cameras captured Bueckers as she cheered and recorded her teammates getting up on stage and welcomed into the WNBA. Fans then took to social media to appreciate her excitement.

After very little speculation and much pomp and circumstance, the Indiana Fever have selected Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Caitlin Clark has never hidden her huge admiration for Taylor Swift, and it appears she'll be celebrating the start of her WNBA career by listening to her favorite singer on Monday night.

Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark stepped out for the WNBA Draft wearing a special ensemble.

In a video shared by the WNBA's social media, Reese stunned in a black and silver dress ahead of the draft. The unique backless dress also featured a hood that Reese wore halfway.

ALEX RASKIN AT THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING - Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink were among the WNBA hopefuls on hand at the ESB lighting ceremony.

Clark is expected to be the No 1 pick in Monday's WNBA draft after an incredible college career which saw her lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to back-to-back national championship games.

The South Carolina Gamecocks' women's basketball team celebrated their national title accomplishment on Sunday in a parade through the streets of Columbia.

The 22-year-old superstar popped up in the iconic show's 'Weekend Update' segment alongside cast member Michael Che. Hollywood superstar Ryan Gosling was hosting the episode.

Brittney Griner and her partner Cherelle have revealed they are expecting a baby - a little over a year after the basketball star was released from a Russian penal colony.

The latest clash between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden welcomed a member of college basketball royalty on Friday night.

Caitlin Clark hasn't played a minute of professional basketball yet, but she's already 'one of the best basketball players in the world' according to WNBA legend Lisa Leslie.

Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark got a final chance to say goodbye to Hawkeyes fans on Wednesday, and of course there was a big crowd waiting.

The WNBA intends to have Caitlin Clark on national television in nearly all of her regular season rookie games, as the league looks to replicate her college viewing numbers.

Despite Clark and Iowa coming unstuck against South Carolina, the women's Championship game brought in a staggering 18.9 million viewers - four million more than the male equivalent.

For the first time, the NCAA women's basketball championship game had a larger viewership than the men's final, with South Carolina-Iowa outdrawing UConn-Purdue by over 4million people. 

Caitlin Clark is still a week away from her likely No 1 selection in the WNBA Draft to the Indiana Fever. That has not stopped tickets for her possible professional debut from skyrocketing in price.

Clark, widely considered one of the greatest college basketball players of all time, failed to end her Iowa career on a high after losing 87-75 to South Carolina in Sunday night's Championship game.

The Gamecocks were crowned national champions again on Sunday night, when they got over the line with an 87-75 win against Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the Championship game.

In a clip that has surfaced online, Woodard said that Clark has not taken away her title because, during her college career, women played with a bigger ball and three pointers had yet to be introduced.

After her final college game, Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark shared an emotional farewell to Iowa on her Instagram story, and added the 'emotions will hit her' after losing to South Carolina.

Staley, who has led South Carolina women's basketball program since 2008, struggled to find words to describe what she was feeling after winning her NCAA title win the Gamecocks.

Joe Biden, Barack Obama and LeBron James lead the congratulations for South Carolina after the Gamecocks topped Iowa and Caitlin Clark in the national championship game.

Clark put up an incredible 18 points in the first 10 minutes of her final game in an Iowa jersey, and a deep contested 3-pointer over Kamilla Cardoso in the final minute helped her shatter a record.

Kansas Jayhawks legend Woodard, who played in the final seasons of the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) between 1977 and 1981, scored 3,649 points.

Ahead of Sunday's title game in Ohio, Clark didn't necessarily agree with her opponents' head coach as she considers her influence to be a better indicator of her impact than titles and records.

Caitlin Clark has dominated women's college basketball for four seasons, but she will find life harder in the WNBA, according to Diana Taurasi.

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are now just one win away from an NCAA championship, after they beat UConn 71-69 in the Final Four on Friday night.

The American rapper and Cleveland native soaked up the atmosphere as college-basketball superstars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went toe to toe at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Before the showdown between Clark and Paige Bueckers, the reigning Super Bowl champions posted a childhood photo of Clark wearing Chiefs gear and expressed their support.

After a 41-point effort from Clark led the Hawkeyes past Angel Reese and LSU on Monday, the sharpshooter will face Paige Bueckers and the Huskies for a spot in the national championship.

One day after she made the announcement to enter the WNBA Draft and leave LSU, Angel Reese spoke out about the decision to make her presence known in Vogue Magazine for her declaration.

Angel Reese's critics may remember her college basketball career for a few controversies, but to the coach who knows her best, Bayou Barbie was instrumentally important to the women's game.

Reese, who publicly had left open the option of returning for another year at LSU, acknowledged having made up her mind to turn pro before March Madness began. She saw the Pels' lose on Wed.

Speaking to uproxx.com, Hill said that Clark is only benefiting from a sudden rise in attention around college women's hoops despite acknowledging the 22-year-old point guard 'stoking overall curiosity.'

Angel Reese has will enter the WNBA Draft, making the announcement in Vogue after LSU lost to Iowa in the NCAA tournament on Monday.

An intense battle on the court ended with kind words as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced each other for the final time in college.

The greatest women's college basketball player of her generation will now get to face the school she always wanted to go to, but never took serious interest in her.

Former sports pundit turned conservative talk show host Jason Whitlock delivered a surprising and scathing commentary on the abilities of LSU basketball star Angel Reese.

Caitlin Clark has insisted revenge was not a motivator ahead of Iowa's win over LSU on Monday, in a rematch of last year's national championship.

'We didn't even guard her last year when we beat 'em,' Mulkey joked before giving the Iowa star her flowers. 'She's just a generational player and just makes everybody around her better.'

Angel Reese appeared to fume at LSU coach Kim Mulkey to 'get me the f*****g ball' during LSU's 94-87 loss to Iowa in the Elite Eight on Monday night.