Caitlin Clark’s innocence questioned as crowd video shows she elbowed Chennedy Carter first before flagrant fou

Carter may have had a reason for her “cheap shot” on Clark.

The WNBA world has been on fire since the Indiana Fever’s intense showdown with the Chicago Sky, which was overshadowed by discourse about a “cheap shot” by Chennedy Carter on Caitlin Clark. However, video has emerged suggesting a counter-narrative that Clark started it and played the victim.

Did Caitlin Clark hit Chennedy Carter first?

“It appears that Chennedy Carter was retaliating for the elbow Caitlin Clark threw at her in the previous play,” said a user on Twitter/X who posted the crowd angle clip showing the play prior to Carter’s controversial shove. “To be clear, I don’t condone either action, but let’s set the record straight.”

The exact amount of contact between Carter and Clark was obscured in the video, but it showed the Fever guard’s arm swing back toward the Sky player’s face, causing a reaction. Like everything else surrounding Clark, it led to more debate online.

Carter’s retaliation, on the other hand, was clear as day. In fact, the WNBA reviewed it and upgraded it to a flagrant foul after the game. It was called as an away from the ball foul during the game, leading to a critical free throw from Clark in the Fever’s one-point win.
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Reactions to new footage

Clark’s massive online following came to her defense even after seeing the new angle of the first play.

“Boxed out . Basketball play . What she did at the other end wasn’t a basketball play . Let’s keep it real,” said one reply to the video.

Even if Caitlin did in fact start the confrontation, Carter’s reaction went too far. One commenter suggested that Clark intentionally tried to cause the retaliation and it worked.

“The second shot is what gets called, which is exactly what happened here. Caitlin knows what she’s doing and kept her head. Carter would’ve been better off doing the same,” the fan wrote.

Based on the lack of discussion of Clark’s role in the drama, social media seemed to have made up its mind by the time the game was over. Matt Barnes, Austin Rivers and even Clark’s boyfriend have given their takes, while Angel Reese and Carter relished in the moment that she body checked Indiana’s young star.

Like so many conversations about Clark’s nascent WNBA career, the Clark-Carter Saga inspired some strong opinions on both sides, without necessarily considering all the evidence.

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CAMERON BRINK STUNS WITH PREGAME OUTFIT BEFORE SUNDAY NIGHT’S GAME

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 24: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles during the game against the Indiana Fever on May 24, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Los Angeles Sparks star forward Cameron Brink is stunning with her pregame outfit on Sunday night.

Brink, a top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is going viral for her epic pregame outfit ahead of Sunday evening’s game.

Even the WNBA is impressed.

“Not one miss 😮‍💨 The @LASparks are lookin’ good and ready to take on the Dallas Wings at 9pm/ET on League Pass!” they announced.

WNBA fans are impressed, too.

“Im actually seeing wnba commercials angel reese and cameron brink have done miracles for that league,” one fan wrote.

“Cameron Brink got the most aura out of anyone in this New Balance commercial,” one fan added.

“Cameron Brink about to play nobody text or call me until after smh,” one fan added.

“Whenever I see Cameron Brink I literally feel like I’m looking at an elite volleyball player. Sometimes even see her go up for a block with 2 hands like she’s blocking a volleyball, so not shocked to hear she was interested in volleyball but ultimately chose hoops,” one fan added.

Tipoff between the Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings is set to tip off at 9 p.m. E.T. on Sunday night

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18-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED AFTER BREAKING IN AND DOING “EMBARRASSING” THINGS IN MICHAEL JORDAN’S EXPENSIVE MANSION THAT WAS ABANDONED FOR 11 YEARS

An 18-year-old man was arrested for attempting to break into Michael Jordan’s house in Highland Park, Illinois, on Tuesday.

Identified as Raiden K. Hagedorn, the man was charged with three demeanors of criminal trespassing and two counts of property damage, according to a report by the Lake & McHenry County Scanner.

Highland PD found Hagedorn at Jordan’s house after neighbors alerted the authorities about a burglary. He was arrested and taken to the local jail, but the report also added that he was released on bond, and is slated to appear in court on April 20.

Per Sports Illustrated, the Chicago Bulls star no longer resides at the place, and he had put up the property spanning 56-square-foot on the market in 2012. The house garnered headlines for displaying his jersey number 23 at the entrance.

Where Does Michael Jordan Live Now?

Right off the bat, the Bulls icon does not live in Chicago anymore. Per Marie Claire, the 60-year-old now lives in Jupiter, Florida. The feature also adds that his property is part of the exclusive community of ‘The Bear’s Club.’

His house reportedly includes 11 bedrooms, a full-size basketball court (no surprises there), and a media room that’s cigar-friendly— one shouldn’t be surprised about that either.

The amenities in the house pretty much bode with Jordan’s persona, who has always been larger than life. While he was a legend on the court, he has been an influential businessman off of it, leading former Nike’s executive Sony Vaccaro calling him “bigger than Bill Gates.”

In recent news, Jordan has been garnering buzz for trying to sell the Charlotte Hornets. It remains to be seen what the developments are on that front in the days to come.

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