As Caitlin Clark keeps getting fouled, her coach Christie Sides asks the WNBA ‘to do something’ about it

Despite a challenging start to her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever, NCAA sensation Caitlin Clark has shown remarkable resilience. The team began the season with a 2-8 record, but managed to secure their first home game victory against the Chicago Sky by a narrow score of 71-70.

While the Fever’s victory was necessary for the team’s aspirations and for recovering ground after a poor start to the season, what grabbed the headlines was the hard foul that Chennedy Carter inflicted towards the end of the third quarter.

Chennedy Carter’s hard foul on Clark towards the end of the third quarter was a game-changer. Although it wasn’t called a flagrant foul, a free throw was awarded to the Fever, ultimately tipping the scales in their favor. This incident marked another instance of the tough opposition and rough play that Clark has been facing since joining the WNBA, perhaps being the last straw for the fans.

After the game, Carter was asked about the play, to which she responded, ‘next question,’ refusing to comment further on the foul, which has sparked much discussion on social media and in the media.

Indiana Fever’s coach is not happy about it

Someone who is indeed fed up is Fever coach Christie Sides, who wrote the following on her Twitter account: ‘This is unacceptable @wnba When will the consistent complaints be heard?!? Something has to be done!’

After the game, she also praised Clark for maintaining her composure in the face of rough play against her and hoped that the WNBA would do something to protect their star player.

Just more happy that Caitlin handled it the way she did. You know, it’s tough to keep getting hammered the way she does and to not get rewarded with free throws or foul calls. She’s continued to fight through that. Appreciate that from her. Really, really proud of her for doing that.”

 

Caitlin Clark averages 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 37.7% from the field.

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Angel Reese’s mom denies daughter’s X post was aimed at Caitlin Clark: ‘Of course you’re about clicks’

Reese deleted a social media post that many deemed a jab at Clark

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A since-deleted post from Angel Reese was all innocent, her mother says.

The Chicago Sky rookie seemed to reignite her feud with former college basketball rival Caitlin Clark on social media Thursday night.

The Sky handed the New York Liberty their first loss of the season with a 90-81 win. Reese, who was selected by the Sky with the No. 7 overall pick out of LSU, added 13 points and nine rebounds.

Angel Reese, #5 of the Chicago Sky, looks on before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 3, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

However, in celebrating their win, Reese took a thinly veiled shot at the Indiana Fever rookie, as the debate surrounding her impact on the league continues.

“And that’s on getting a WIN in a packed area not just ’cause of one player on our charter flight,” she wrote in a since-deleted post on X.

It was widely assumed the post was about Clark, and speculation grew when it was deleted. However, Reese’s mother says it was actually directed at the media.

LSU’s Angel Reese, left, and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, right, pose for a photo before the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The speculation also led to “racist & vile comments,” she said.

“She was not attacking CC but bc you & the rest of those ‘children of the corn’ folks thought she was & once again sending her racist & vile comments she did. Her comment was directed towards the media but of course you’re about clicks,” she wrote with a shrugging emoji.

Angel Reese’s mom denied that her daughter took a shot at Caitlin Clark. (X)

The league’s recent growth is indisputable, but Reese believes it goes beyond just Clark.

“It’s not just one person, I think people don’t realize that (because) the narrative out there is that just one person changing the game,” she said Thursday during a press conference. “It’s a lot of us — me, Kamilla (Cardoso ), there’s Cameron (Brink), Rickea (Jackson). There’s so many great players and it’s been long overdue and just being able to see that our impact has been able to change the game.”

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on before the game against the Dallas Wings on May 15, 2024, at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

“I love it for us all, and we’re just going to continue to keep going.”

Clark and the Fever earned their first win on Friday night, thanks to the rookie’s clutch threes down the stretch in front of a star-studded crowd in Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena against the Sparks.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Former Iowa teammates turn opponents in Fever vs. Aces matchup.

t was a showdown to remember as twoIowa Hawkeyes legends faced off for the first time in the WNBA on Saturday. Caitlin Clarkand Kate Martin, once inseparable teammates at Iowa, found themselves on opposite sides of the court, with Clark’s Indiana Fever taking on Martin and the Las Vegas Aces.

The buzz around this game was electric. Clark and Martin were more than just teammates; they were the best of friends during their college days, a bond that was well-known and admired by fans and players alike. Martin’s reputation as a beloved team player preceded her, and it seems her new teammates in Las Vegas have taken a liking to her just as much.

 

In a heartwarming moment captured on video and shared by the WNBA’s X account, Martin’s new teammates asked her to bust a move right before heading out onto the court. And, of course, Martin obliged, showing off her dance skills and winning over the crowd and her team even more. Fans were quick to show their support online, with one fan commenting, “They love their rookie,” and another cheering, “Turn up den Kate.”

Aces dominate Fever as Clark and Martin reunite on the court

As the game progressed, Martin logged eight minutes on the court, but it was clear the spotlight was on the much-anticipated clash between the two former Hawkeyes. The Indiana Fever, who were thrilled to nab Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick, faced a formidable challenge against the back-to-back defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

The Aces, led by 2023 WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson, dominated the game, handing the Fever a 99-80 loss at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Fever, struggling with a rocky start to the season and a five-game losing streak, had hoped to build on their first win of the season from Friday’s victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. However, the Aces, who are off to a strong 3-1 start, showed no mercy in their quest to become the first team to win three consecutive WNBA titles since the legendary Houston Comets era.

The reunion of Clark and Martin on the professional stage was a highlight for fans who followed their college careers. Martin, selected 18th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, had shown up to the draft ceremony to support Clark, who went No. 1 overall. The Aces’ selection of Martin from the audience added a storybook twist to her draft night.

Despite the Fever’s struggles, Clark’s potential remains a beacon of hope for Indiana. Meanwhile, Martin continues to make her mark with the Aces, proving that her team-first attitude and infectious spirit are just as valuable at the professional level.