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Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 45 points with 10 assists, becoming the first WNBA player with over 40 points and 10 assists in a game. She hit a go-ahead 26-foot three-pointer with 39.1 seconds left, leading the Indiana Fever to a 110-107 win over the Seattle Storm. Clark stated she still feels she can play better.
Caitlin Clark scored a franchise-record 45 points and added 10 assists in the Indiana Fever's 110-107 win over the Seattle Storm on Friday night. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 career 3-pointers, doing so in her 74th game. Clark scored or assisted on 17 of the Fever's final 19 points in the fourth quarter, including a stepback three with 39 seconds left to put Indiana ahead 105-102.
Angel Reese accused Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello of racial undertones after Brondello called her a 'protected species' during Friday's game. Brondello later apologized on social media. The incident follows recent WNBA player harassment cases, including a racial slur sent to Chelsea Gray.
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended one game without pay for calling Angel Reese a "protected species" during a loss. Reese responded on social media, posting 'ARE WE SURPRISED?!' and tagging Brondello's account with a clown face emoji. The WNBA emphasized that all personnel must uphold professionalism and respect.
Caitlin Clark received a technical foul 90 seconds into the Fever's game against the New York Liberty after screaming at a referee following a collision with Jonquel Jones. She will be fined $1,000 and is now two technicals away from a potential one-game suspension with 18 games remaining.
Caitlin Clark teased a purple gradient colorway of her Nike Caitlin 1 signature shoe on Instagram, following a historic WNBA performance. The shoe is expected to release Oct. 1, 2026, for $140. She will debut the new colorway on Saturday against the New York Liberty.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become 'a political football in this country' and that it's 'incredibly unfair to her'. Silver made the comments at the CNBC Game Plan Summit in New York City on Thursday, declining to comment on a report that he intervened in suspending Alyssa Thomas.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will meet with players Tuesday to address online harassment, with the WNBPA's executive committee and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee participating. NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly urged Engelbert to issue a suspension.
This article reports on Caitlin Clark's injury status for an upcoming WNBA game, noting she is listed as probable after a historic performance. It speculates on her minutes restriction and provides updates on her recovery from a back injury.
This commentary argues that Angel Reese's claim of racism against WNBA coach Sandy Brondello is unfounded, contending that Brondello's use of the term "protected species" is a common sports slang for preferential treatment, not a racial slur. The author suggests Reese and others are misinterpreting the comment and pushing a false narrative.