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3 days agoCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers set for USA Basketball camp debuts
Caitlin Clark will make her USA Basketball senior national team camp debut at Duke in December.
BELLEAIR, Fla. -- Caitlin Clark is returning to action -- on the golf course, not the basketball court. Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour. "I had an amazing time at The Annika last November and participating in the pro-am alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, two of the best in the game," Clark said.
Caitlin Clark and her army of fans are the WNBA's most valuable business asset. Not the most valuable player (at least not yet) ... but business asset. Clark's arrival in the spring of 2024 sent the league's television ratings, attendance, media rights, sponsorships and franchise evaluations soaring. Overnight, billionaires were fighting to pay $250 million for teams of their own. Clark offered more than just logo-3 highlights. She gave the league hope.
Stanley 1913 has quickly evolved from a heritage hydration brand into a global cultural force, thanks to a series of headline-making collaborations with icons across sport and lifestyle. Now, the brand is deepening its presence in athletics through a multi-year partnership with Caitlin Clark, the global basketball star and TIME 2024 Athlete of the Year. The announcement underscores Stanley's ability to merge high-performance function with cultural resonance, aligning with athletes who embody resilience and innovation.
Dr. Phil, you're from Texas. This is some bullshit, isn't it?" Dr. Phil proceeded to equivocate with his response, while Smith made his thoughts on the matter more clear, saying, "It's utter bullshit." Though he also stressed his frustration with gerrymandering in general, regardless of which party does it.
An autographed Caitlin Clark Logowoman rookie card sold for $660,000 at auction, nearly doubling the record for a women's card. This 1-of-1 card is notable for both its rarity and the premium associated with signed memorabilia. It was auctioned shortly after being pulled live from an online marketplace. Previously, the record was $366,000 for another Clark card. Another similar card is also up for auction and may challenge the new record.
"I know I'll go down in history. I'll look back in 20 years and be like: 'Yeah, the reason why we're watching women's basketball isn't just because of one person. It's because of me, too,' she said about her rivalry narrative with Caitlin Clark."