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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Game Recap: Fever 74, Lynx 59
Natasha Howard went for a double 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Indiana to their 1st WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship over Minnesota, 74-59.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's WNBA Pay Comments Resurface After CBA Report
Caitlin Clark's WNBA Pay Comments Resurface After CBA Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever were able to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday, even though star guard Caitlin Clark was sidelined with a groin injury. Advertisement The Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx by a score of 74-59, and while Clark wasn't able to take the floor with her teammates, she was prominently featured in their postgame celebration videos. Among the various comments and remarks that Clark fired off while celebrating with her team was a jab at the WNBA's current pay structure. While those were seemingly glossed over in the ensuing days, following Front Office Sports' Thursday report that the WNBA player rejected the league's first CBA offer this week, they have made a reappearance. In the heat of celebrating, Clark directly addressed WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to shed light on the discrepancy in pay. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had directly called out the WNBA Commissioner over pay Peltier-Imagn Images 'We get more for this (WNBA Commissioner's Cup) than you do if you're a (WNBA) champion," Clark said. "Makes no sense. Someone tell Cathy [Engelbert] to help us out." Advertisement As confirmed by FOS' Colin Salao, Fever players each took home around $30,000, while players who are a part of the team that wins the title will take home $11,356 each as a result of the current CBA. The report revealed that Phoenix Mercury star and WNBA player rep, Satou Sabally, called the offer a "slap in the face." A comment that doesn't bode well for slowing down the strike discussions. Before the season, Lynx star Napheesa Collier told CBS Sports that while the players would prefer not to have to go through a lockout, they are "prepared for any possibility right now." A sentiment indicating that if the WNBA players don't like what they are being offered, they do plan to go on strike. Advertisement With Clark being the face of the league and actively calling out the commissioner, it's clear that the players are not bluffing. Related: Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary Catches Attention During NBA Free Agency This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Caitlin Clark to miss 4th straight game for Fever with a strained left groin
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark will miss her fourth consecutive game with a strained left groin for the Indiana Fever when they host Las Vegas. The Fever announced Clark's status on Wednesday, a day before their game against the Aces. Clark's most recent absence, the WNBA Commissioner's Cup victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday , did not count toward the regular-season standings.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
WNBA fans left 'heartbroken' by Caitlin Clark news
WNBA fans have been left heartbroken by the news that Caitlin Clark was ruled out of her second straight Indiana Fever game on Friday night against the Dallas Wings with a left groin injury. Clark also missed Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Sparks with the same ailment, with Fever fans desperately missing her in a 85-75 defeat to one of the worst teams in the league. No long-term declaration to Clark's health has been made, with Indiana's following game on Tuesday being the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. A win against the Lynx would hand the Fever their first trophy since winning the WNBA Championship in 2012, making Clark's health for that contest paramount. Many fans are in the Metroplex for the Fever's showdown against Paige Bueckers and the Wings, in a matchup of last year's rookie phenom, against the biggest first-year player of 2025. Now, their frustrations of missing out on the first Clark-Bueckers professional matchup and another Clark injury absence have spilled onto social media. 'Wishing Caitlin a speedy recovery. I won't lie I am pretty heartbroken, but in no way is it her fault. I've been wanting to see her play basketball for the past couple of years and this was my first chance. I'm sure it'll be an amazing game, the fever have a fantastic team,' one WNBA fan said. 'Huge bummer. This will be my daughter's first WNBA game and we've been so excited for months. We will still be cheering on the Fever!!!' a second supporter stated. 'Get well @CaitlinClark22 I'm so sorry this League, (Front Office), Coach, (coaching staff) and Training team failed you. You will always have your fans support. This is not on you and we all know that,' a third said. 'CAITLIN NO. Get well soon though I hope to see you in the next game fever strong,' a fourth added. 'Too many injuries rest her til All Star break..,' a fifth concluded. A collection of heartbroken social-media messages from Caitlin Clark's fans about her injury Before Clark's second multi-game injury absence of the season, her teammates were rallying around her after a few dismal performances. Despite Clark's injury-return game against the New York Liberty on June 14, after missing five games, and the scrappy contest against the Connecticut Sun a few days later, the WNBA phenom's usually sharpshooting touch has been anything but ironclad. Against the Seattle Storm, Clark was 3-for-13 from the field, including an 0-of-6 mark from 3-point range. In the Fever's two previous games before Tuesday night's victory, Clark combined for a 1-of-17 mark from beyond the arc, an unimaginable two-game line by the lofty standards set by the point guard. 'She'll be fine. We're not worried about it,' Fever teammate Lexie Hull said of Clark's form. Clark's previous injury was a quad strain, suffered against the Liberty on May 24.
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: TV channel, time and how to watch
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: TV channel, time and how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Diana Taurasi has a funny story on getting technical fouls in the WNBA USAT's Meghan Hall asks WNBA legend Diana Taurasi about her tech fouls in the WNBA and Taurasi shares a funny story. Sports Seriously The Seattle Storm will host the Las Vegas Aces as the WNBA Commissioners Cup gets underway on Sunday. Other than the championship final, games in this in-season competition count toward the regular-season standings, with teams in the Western Conference playing six total contests (the Eastern Conference, with only six teams, will play one less game). The top team in each conference will meet on July 1 in a one-game championship contest. These two teams met just one week ago, with the Storm (3-3) dominating in a 102-82 win. Seattle got 23 points from forward Nneka Ogwumike, while Erica Wheeler stood out with 21 points off the bench. While the Aces (3-2) got a double-double from A'ja Wilson, the story of the game was simple: Seattle shot 60% from the floor and won the battle on the boards to boot. Here's what to know about the Aces-Storm game in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, including start time and how to watch. WNBA: Caitlin Clark among stars at Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Game 6 What time is Aces vs. Storm? The WNBA Commissioner's Cup game between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm is set for Sunday, May 31, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. How to watch Aces vs. Storm WNBA game: TV, stream
