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Clark’s Behind-the-Scenes Smirk Goes Viral as Reese Misses Game-Winner
In a tied Fever–Dream finish, Angel Reese missed a potential game-winning layup and Caitlin Clark’s quick smirk from behind Reese became a viral meme, with WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita calling Clark an “absolute menace.” The moment coincides with Clark’s own late-game miss against the Aces, fueling ongoing online debate about players, moments, and narratives in the league.
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Rivers: No Disrespect Allowed After Clark Clash
During Indiana’s 123-88 win over Connecticut, a heated third-quarter exchange between Saniya Rivers and Caitlin Clark produced double technical fouls; Rivers later posted that she won’t tolerate disrespect on the court, while Clark maintained she won’t back down. Clark scored 27 points as Indiana set franchise scoring marks, Rivers added 13 off the bench; both players are set to face off again August 28, and they’ll enjoy their All-Star break.
Cunningham Reacts to All-Star Snub as Clark Declines 3-Point Contest Invite
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, shooting a career-best 43.7% from three and ranked second in the league, was left out of the All-Star Weekend 3-Point Contest as the six-player field was announced. Cunningham responded sarcastically on X about the snub after a recent 20-point, 6-of-7 night from deep, while Caitlin Clark reportedly declined the invite again, meaning no Fever representative will participate in the event despite the Fever’s high-scoring season.
Hull Bloodied by Elbow Clash as Fever Rally Past Mercury
During a third-quarter sequence in the Fever–Mercury game, Lexie Hull suffered a bloodied nose after a right elbow from Alyssa Thomas; officials reviewed the contact and ruled it a defensive personal foul as Thomas was rising to shoot. Hull returned to the floor, and Thomas hit free throws to push the Mercury ahead, but Indiana stormed back with a late third-quarter surge and clinched a road win, while social media commentary focused on officiating and past controversies surrounding the players.
Dream Snub Sparks Debate as WNBA Names 2026 All-Star Starters
Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark headline the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, joined by four guards—Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles—and six frontcourt players—A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shepard, Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard—selected by a 50/25/25 fan/player/media voting system. The Atlanta Dream were the only Top-7 team without a starter, sparking debate, while Indiana Fever had three starters, Wings and Lynx had two apiece, and the Aces, Valkyries, and Liberty had one apiece.