Caitlin Clark and the Fever were eliminated in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, but the star rookie is still in the headlines. Yet Clark herself is not the reason driving her name’s circulation in the news. Instead, her supposed fans have become a talking point after Sun star forward Alyssa Thomas and […]
Sue Bird explains why Caitlin Clark's Fever could surprise in 2024 WNBA Playoffs
The Fever have looked as good as any team in basketball since returning from the Olympic break. Caitlin Clark & Co. have strung together back-to-back wins to kick off WNBA basketball’s post-Olympic slate. They’ve done so with relative ease, too, dropping 98 points on the Mercury and unleashing a 17-point beatdown on the No. 5-seed […]
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Sue Bird Barbie, explained: Why Mattel is honoring WNBA great with signature doll
Though Barbie summer technically came last year, Mattel decided there was one athlete worth celebrating now. The company is honoring Sue Bird with her very own custom doll in 2024. Mattel has been vocal in its support for women in sports, and Bird exemplifies a successful career in the field. A WNBA and Team USA […]
Who won Eastern Conference Finals MVP? Celtics' Jaylen Brown edges Jayson Tatum for Larry Bird Trophy
The Celtics are back in the NBA Finals for the second time in three years. It was an expected result at the start of the playoffs considering the strength of their roster as well as an injury-riddled Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, Boston won the Eastern Conference with a 12-2 record. The Celtics swept the Pacers, but […]