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WNBA Analysts Face Backlash for Leaving Out Caitlin Clark During All-Star Discussion Despite Record-Breaking Attendance

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Updated Jul 26, 1:40 PM ET

A light-hearted discussion at All-Star Weekend with some of the WNBA’s most recognizable analysts has sparked a large amount of backlash online. However, instead of being focused on who was included, the criticism was on one player who went unmentioned: Caitlin Clark.

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WNBA Player Harassment Incidents Spark Security Discussions

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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) committed to increased security measures following a meeting surrounding increasing WNBA player harassment incidents. Some recent events included racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players. Parties Meet Over Growing WNBA Player Harassment Incidents A joint statement released by the WNBA […] The post WNBA Player Harassment Incidents Spark Security Discussions appeared

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‘Still Fighting That 3 Years Later’ – Wings Star Paige Bueckers on the ‘Trauma’ of Her ACL Injury, How It Reshaped Her Game

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In August 2022, Paige Bueckers suffered an injury while playing pickup basketball at the Werth Champions Center. The point guard would later say that she “felt” a pop before gingerly walking to the locker room.

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By bridging past and present, the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game positively highlighted the league’s progress

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Updated Jul 27, 7:09 AM ET

Dominique Malonga. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago brought out the best in everyone involved in the WNBA. In spite of all the the mostly-online noise that tends to surround the league and its players, nothing could damage all the genuine happiness that came to the Windy City. It all started with practice at the Obama Presidential Center, with President Barack Obama making a surprise appearance and mingling with the likes of Caitlin Clark, An...

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Aces star A’ja Wilson’s strong comment on WNBA’s major replay center announcement

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The WNBA's addition of a replay center has garnered positive attention from players, including Aces star A'ja Wilson after the All-Star Game.

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‘Empty Words,’ ‘RESIGN’ – WNBA Commisioner Cathy Engelbert’s Statement on Players Receiving Online Hate Sparks Backlash

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Updated Jul 27, 1:30 AM ET

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed online hate directed at the league’s players at a news conference during the league’s annual All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Engelbert emphasized that the league does not tolerate racism, harassment, or threats against its players and that the WNBA is set to implement initiatives to address the issue, whether on or off the court and online.

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Jonquel Jones Announcement Offers Cathy Engelbert Relief From Chicago Crowd After Team Spoon Beats Team Coop In WNBA All-Star Game

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The WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, has come under heavy criticism in recent weeks for a variety of issues, like player safety and officiating, just to name a few. Emotions were running high as the fans jeered Engelbert after the All-Star Game as she made the post-game presentations.

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WNBA Broadcast Audio Reveals What Paige Bueckers Said During Her Verbal Exchange With Caitlin Clark In the All-Star Game

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Updated Jul 26, 8:07 AM ET

The WNBA All-Star Game might officially be just an exhibition, but for the opening few minutes, Caitlin Clark looked like someone on a mission. After scoring the first points of the game, intercepting Paige Bueckers’ very first pass of the night for an easy layup, Clark immediately caught fire from well beyond the three-point line.

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Jones, Clark carry Team Spoon to WNBA All-Star Game victory

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Updated Jul 26, 4:35 PM ET

Jonquel Jones won game MVP honors after scoring 22 points and falling two assists shy of a triple-double to help Caitlin Clark and Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129-122 in the WNBA All-Star Game.

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Embattled WNBA commissioner Engelbert mum on job status for '27

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Updated Jul 26, 5:16 AM ET

Cathy Engelbert was noncommittal when asked if she expects to remain WNBA commissioner next season following months of increased scrutiny over her leadership.

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Indiana Fever in WNBA All-Star game highlights: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston

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Updated Jul 26, 2:35 PM ET

Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell will be starting the WNBA All-Star game. Keep up with all the Indiana Fever highlights

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Kevin Durant, Paige Bueckers Link Up During WNBA All-Star Weekend

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Updated Jul 26, 2:19 PM ET

Kevin Durant and Paige Bueckers brought two basketball worlds together during 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Bueckers, in Chicago as captain of Team Coop, joined Durant for a baseline shooting session while the Houston Rockets star spends his NBA offseason away from game action, per Yahoo.The brief footage gave Durant all he needed for a perfectly […] The post Kevin Durant, Paige Bueckers Link Up During WNBA All-Star Weekend appeared first on HEAVY.

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Barack Obama Tells Caitlin Clark Not to Let the 'Nonsense' Get Her Down

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Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars at his Presidential Center on Friday. He told Caitlin Clark not to let the nonsense get her down.

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