It won’t be easy for Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, sports’ most unmerciful league
With only 144 spots and an ever-growing talent pool, the WNBA may be the most difficult league to make in all of sports. For a rookie class led by Caitlin Clark, it’ll be a whole new ballgame
From the moment Caitlin Clark was tapped by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in last month’s WNBA draft, the buzz surrounding the once-in-a-generation player from the American heartland has only redoubled.
The 22-year-old from West Des Moines, who broke Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old record to become the all-time leading scorer in major college basketball history earlier this year, is the bandleader of a sensational WNBA rookie class that has drawn millions of new fans to the women’s game in recent months – and generated an unprecedented sense of excitement as the league’s 28th season tips off on Tuesday night.
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The WNBA enters its Caitlin Clark era
A new generation of stars is boosting the women’s basketball league. Is it ready to capitalise on that success?Financial Times - Business - WNBA -
How to watch Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever WNBA game tonight
See Caitlin Clark play in the Indiana Fever home opener against Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty tonight.CBS News - Top stories - WNBA -
Caitlin Clark's first WNBA meeting with Angel Reese flexed to ESPN
The Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky clash was originally going to be aired on NBA TV.Yahoo Sports - Sports - WNBA -
What Caitlin Clark’s Arrival Could Mean for WNBA’s Business
Clark’s arrival has many betting on the W.N.B.A.’s success. But certain structural disadvantages persist, including how much the players earn.The New York Times - Business - WNBA -
Caitlin Clark's mantra as she takes on the WNBA: 'Don’t lose the fun of it'
Caitlin Clark has adopted a new mentality for her time in the WNBA.NBC News - Top stories -
How Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Salary Measures Up Across Sports
Unless the league’s finances change significantly, Clark’s salary might never reflect what stars of her magnitude typically earn.The New York Times - Sports -
Fever vs. Liberty odds, prediction, time: Expert reveals top Caitlin Clark prop picks for WNBA home debut
SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has revealed his top Caitlin Clark picks and more for the New York Liberty vs. Indiana FeverCBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
WNBA rookie tracker: Caitlin Clark held to 9 points as Fever fall to 0-2
We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Liberty vs. Fever odds, time: 2024 WNBA picks, Caitlin Clark predictions for May 18 from proven expert
SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has revealed his top picks for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty on SaturdayCBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
Caitlin Clark's next WNBA game: How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty today
Are you ready to watch Caitlin Clark's next WNBA game? The Fever face the Liberty again this afternoon.Yahoo Sports - Sports - WNBA
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