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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Faces Backlash for Message Posted on Saturday
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Faces Backlash for Message Posted on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made her triumphant return against the New York Liberty on June 14 after missing five games due to a left quadriceps strain. Advertisement Clark, who hasn't missed a game since high school, looked at the situation as glass half-full, noting how she gained a "unique perspective" during her time on the sidelines. "When you're out there playing and in the heat of the moment you don't always realize everything, you don't always see everything," she said. The 23-year-old guard dominated in her first game back on Saturday, even with limited minutes. In the first half alone, she drilled six threes, scoring 25 points in 15 minutes of action. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22). Grace Smith/IndyStar-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images While Clark and the Fever look to ruin the Liberty's perfect season, New York entered the matchup with a 9-0 record, Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, turned heads with a message he sent on X that morning. Advertisement McCaffery posted, ""Idk why people still yell 'Go Hawks' when they see me like…No? Go dawgs, Go Quakers, Go Fever." McCaffery, an assistant coach for the Butler Bulldogs, spent six years on the Hawkeyes men's basketball team coached by his father, Fran McCaffery. However, the school fired his dad in March. Fran McCaffery's alma mater, The University of Pennsylvania, hired him to be head coach of the Quakers later than month. Fans didn't appreciate McCaffery's comment. They still hold his father in high regard as the longest-turned head coach in Hawkeyes history (15 years). Also, Clark became the NCAA's all-time scorer during her four-year tenure at Iowa. One fan posted, "Connor McCaffery is an idiot lol,"before adding, "Also, your girlfriend is the most popular Hawkeye athlete of all time. [expletive]. Another fan wrote, "Only Connor McCaffery would play 6 years in Iowa City, be loved by most fans, and get this butthurt over people saying 'Go Hawks.'' Advertisement One woman added, "Take a lesson from Tom Davis, Connor! Move on with grace and humility. We understand the hard feelings. But also don't forget the many wonderful opportunities this University gave you & you family. Most Iowa fans respect & love the McCaffery's. Time to grow up!" One X user wrote, "Connor McCaffery. The guy whined about all the fans that didn't fill the arena and support the team and now apparently whines about those that did support the team, extending to him. I got roasted for calling him a spoiled rich kid one time. Tisk, tisk." McCaffery has since deleted his post. Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to Boyfriend's Exciting Family News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Directs Five-Word Question to Nike
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Directs Five-Word Question to Nike originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The boyfriend of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, Connor McCaffery, has supported her basketball career since they began dating during their time at the University of Iowa. Advertisement Since Clark's arrival in the WNBA, though, her career has taken off. She signed an eight-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Nike, which includes her own logo and signature shoe. However, neither has been released yet. In the meantime, Nike gave her a player-exclusive colorway of the Kobe 5 Protro, which she has already debuted. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso wore them during Game 1 of this season's NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. Photos of him wearing the shoes during the game surfaced on social media. McCaffery later came across a post of Caruso wearing them during that game and left a comment, directing a question to Nike. Advertisement "Where are mine at @nike," he wrote. Connor McCaffery's comment to Nike.@mambakixx and @solekobe/Instagram Nike has faced backlash lately for how little they've featured Clark since the season started. After signing her to the biggest deal in company history for a women's basketball player, one would expect her to be the face. Gatorade, on the other hand, showed fans what real support looks like. On May 4, just before tip-off of Clark's return to Iowa for a preseason game with the Fever, they posted something that felt much more in line with what people expected from her sponsors. "Real home court advantage. Welcome back to Iowa," Gatorade wrote. It's unclear if McCaffery was able to get a pair of Clark's Kobe 5 Protro, but it's something to keep an eye on given how fans feel about Nike's recent treatment of Clark. Advertisement Related: Caitlin Clark Makes Clear Request Before Injury Return Related: Caitlin Clark Had No Words After WNBA's Big Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Sends Indiana Fever Message Before Liberty Game
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Sends Indiana Fever Message Before Liberty Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark will be making her return to the Indiana Fever when they play the New York Liberty on Saturday. Advertisement New York enters the game as the only undefeated team in the WNBA, starting off the season with a 9-0 record. As Clark prepares for the matchup against arguably the best team in the WNBA, her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, has been active on social media. McCaffery recently took to social media, sharing his thoughts on fan interactions. The former Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball player mentioned that fans continue to yell "Go Hawks" at him, showing support for his college basketball team, but he explained that he'd rather see support for other organizations. Clark's boyfriend said that he would even prefer "Go Fever," giving a nod to the WNBA star. Advertisement "Idk why people still yell 'Go Hawks' when they see me like…No? Go dawgs, Go Quakers, Go Fever," McCaffery said. Caitlin Clark has been with the Indiana Fever since 2024. During her rookie season with the Fever, Clark won Rookie of the Year and was named a WNBA All-Star starter. She started her WNBA career averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game. Clark then posted similar numbers to start her second season in the WNBA, averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Before joining the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark was a phenom at the collegiate level, playing with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Advertisement She led Iowa to back-to-back trips to the Final Four while finishing her college basketball career as the NCAA's leading scorer for both men's and women's basketball (3,951 points). Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to WNBA All-Star News Amid Second Season Related: Indiana Fever React to Release of Caitlin Clark's Teammate on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tyrese Haliburton's stunning girlfriend celebrates Pacers' win over the Thunder in NBA Finals
After witnessing her man sink another game-deciding shot that lifted the Indiana Pacers to victory, Tyrese Haliburton's stunning girlfriend celebrated the win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jade Jones was seen having a celebratory drink on her Instagram story after her boyfriend swished a floater from just inside the 3-point line to secure the Game 1 NBA Finals triumph on the road. Haliburton and Jones have been dating back to their days at Iowa State, where the now-Pacer became one of the best players in Cyclones' history and his beau was a cheerleader. The couple have been dating for more than six years, celebrating their latest anniversary back in April. Jones was seen before the game getting ready in her hotel room, wearing a black top with a glitzy gold watch on her right wrist. Jones' jeans had her man's last name spelled out in big block lettering down her right pant leg. Jones was also seen arm-in-arm with friend Destiny Crump walking out of Paycom Center in Oklahoma City waving Pacers towels. Jones and Haliburton are good friends with Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend and former Indiana assistant coach, Connor McCaffery. Thanks to Haliburton's heroics, the Pacers are three games away from their first NBA Championship in franchise history. Haliburton only finished with 14 points, but the game's final deuce will be the remembered shot heading into Game 2 on Saturday night. It was Jones' boyfriends' fourth game-tying or game-winning shot of the postseason, with his second-straight Game 1 pivotal bucket. Last month, Haliburton's prayer from the perimeter that hit the back rim, floated in the air for around a second and swished in Madison Square Garden took the life out of the New York Knicks and had their Eastern Conference rivals on the back foot until their playoff ouster.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Caitlin Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery? Exploring personal details of the Indiana Fever star's romantic life
Who is Caitlin Clark's boyfriend Connor McCaffery? Exploring personal details of Indiana Fever star's romantic life (Image Source: Getty Images) Caitlin Clark has become one of the largest names in women's basketball. The 22 year old guard, who now plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, is known for her sharp shooting, big plays and quiet confidence. Fans love to see her in court, but many are also curious about her life outside the court. And one question is common: Who is Caitlin Clark Dating? Caitlin Clark's relationship with Connor McCaffery Caitlin Clark is in a relationship with Connor McCaffery, and their connection goes back to college. Connor McCaffery played basketball for Iowa University like Caitlin Clark. Back when Caitlin was captain of the women's side, Connor played for the men's side and also worked as an assistant to the technical staff. Connors' father is Fran McCaffery, the head coach of the Iowa men's basketball team. They were usually seen together in games and events, but maintained their relationship privately. In May 2023, Caitlin Clark shared a photo with Connor McCaffery on her Instagram page, wishing him a Happy birthday. She wrote, "Happy birthday to Connor! I'm so lucky to have you" Connor also posted a message for Caitlin Clark when she entered the WNBA draft in April 2024, and said he was proud of her. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo They both met when they were students at Iowa University, where Caitlin Clark played from 2020 to 2024. She was one of the top players of the college basketball League and led Iowa to the NCAA championship game. Inside Connor McCaffery's life beyond college basketball Connor McCaffery was born on July 13, 1998. The six-season points man for the Iowa Hawkeyes was praised for his leadership, and he still has the second-best assistant-to-sales relationship in NCAA history. Connor became the Basketball Development Coordinator for the Indiana Pacers in 2023, specializing in scouting and video analysis. He then became an assistant at Butler University in September 2024 after Greg Oden departed. His brother, Patrick McCaffery, had also committed to Butler as a player during the 2024–25 season. Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery have not publicly shared many details about their relationship, but they support each other's careers and achievements. Fans have seen their quiet bonds and kind messages on social media. Also Read: 'That's pressure' - Shaquille O'Neal shares a powerful lesson he learnt from his father who was a drill sergeant in army Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
