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Caitlin Clark was ranked 11th among WNBA guards in the All-Star vote, prompting backlash that she’s undervalued. Stacey Dales called the placement insulting and preposterous while praising Clark’s elite, difficult-to-defend game, and noting the voting is a small, multi-group sample that can misrepresent a player’s impact.
A WNBA Notebook analyzes the 2026 All-Star reserves and snubs, noting the Atlanta Dream trio as starters and Dominique Malonga’s surprise selection, then flags potential replacements for injuries and omissions—Veronica Burton, Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Sykes (with Kelsey Plum’s injury opening a spot)—and longer-shot options like Carla Leite Leite or Brionna Jones as coaches and fans weigh performance, injuries, and voting dynamics.
Justin Verlander announced he will retire at the end of the season, finishing his storied career with the Detroit Tigers after being selected as an All-Star legend. He cited physical and mental challenges, said he would give his all for the remainder of the year, and thanked his family, teammates, and fans as he prepares for a likely Hall of Fame-caliber finale.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named a National League All-Star for the second straight year, remaining the Cubs’ lone representative after last season’s fan-voted start. The piece highlights PCA’s 5.2 WAR—the season’s premier total besides Shohei Ohtani—along with a .287/.374/.526 slash line, 19 homers, and 21 stolen bases through July 3, underscoring his elite defense in center field. The rosters for both leagues are listed, with PCA singled out as the Cubs’ All-Star, and the post notes the broader context of All-Star selections on the Fourth of July weekend.
Angel Reese blasted the WNBA All-Star voting result after the Atlanta Dream, despite sharing the league’s best Eastern Conference record, had no starters named; she called the snub a 'slap in the face' for her team, while Caitlin Clark was picked as a starter and Reese ranked seventh in player voting.
A number of Los Angeles Sparks players reportedly didn’t receive emails to vote for WNBA All-Star starters before the results were released, prompting the team to take responsibility and vow a more robust ballot process. Across the league, only about 85 players cast ballots in a voting system that weights 25% player votes, 50% fan votes, and 25% media votes, with the All-Star starters announced for the July 25 game in Chicago—the reserves will be chosen later by coaches.
CBS Sports previews the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia with projected AL and NL starting lineups, including key starting-pitcher decisions (Cam Schlittler for the AL, Cristopher Sanchez for the NL), injury-driven replacements for stars like Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Jr., and close position battles influenced by Phase 2 voting and fan bases.
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.
USA TODAY announced the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters: guards Caitlin Clark, Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Mitchell; frontcourt starters A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shepard, Gabby Williams, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard. Stewart and Wilson earn their eighth All-Star nods, tying for the most all-time. The game is July 25 at the United Center in Chicago, with Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as honorary general managers; coaches will select the 12 reserves later, and weekend events include the 3‑Point Contest and Skills Challenge.
The WNBA announced the 2026 All-Star starters in Chicago, led by three Indiana Fever players—Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell—with Fever teammate Jessica Shepard also starting, and fellow Fever star Olivia Miles earning a starting nod as a rookie. Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart fill out the rest of the starting group, with the All-Star Game set for July 25 at the United Center and voting split 50-25-25 between fans, players and media.
A media voter reveals his 10 starting WNBA All-Star selections, prioritizing players from the league’s top teams and their availability. The lineup includes six frontcourt players — A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard, Gabby Williams, Jessica Shepard — and four backcourt players — Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers, Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark. The author notes the difficulty of excluding others like Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones, and reminds that reserves will fill the rest of the All-Star roster.
Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement were named the starting players for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, representing the NL and AL respectively, after leading Phase 1 fan voting. Finalists include NL Freddie Freeman and Juan Soto, and AL Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge, with Phase 2 voting running through July 2 to finalize the starting lineup. Ohtani is having a strong season with a .295/.414/.549 line, 15 doubles, 17 homers, and 46 RBI, plus an 8-2 pitching record with a 1.58 ERA and a 0.904 WHIP in 13 starts; Clement is hitting .292 with 20 doubles, 7 homers and 28 RBI in 77 games for the Blue Jays. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14.
MLS announced the 2026 All-Star Game First XI, highlighting global stars Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min among a lineup of MLS players ahead of the All-Star Game and Skills Challenge.
Major League Soccer has revealed the Starting XI for the 2026 All-Star Game roster, highlighting the league’s top players selected for the midseason showcase.
The NHL and NHLPA announced the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena (Feb. 5–6) featuring a five-team, 3-on-3 round-robin All-Star Game with 11 players per team, fan-voted rosters plus three NHL/NHLPA selections per team, four 5-minute round-robin games (no OT) advancing two teams to a 10-minute final with a $2 million prize; the All-Star Skills event for players 25 or younger will run across eight events with a four-event cap per player, leading to a Shootout, an Obstacle Course Finale, and a $1 million prize. ESPN/Sportsnet will broadcast the Skills, and ABC/Sportsnet will air the Game; the Islanders will host the event for the second time since 1983.