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Yesterday โ€” June 13th 2024FOX News

WNBA commish embracing wave of popularity with rise of Caitlin Clark

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said recently the league is embracing the wave of popularity it has received with the stardom of Caitlin Clark.

Sparks rookie Cameron Brink gushes about relationship with boyfriend

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink gushed about her relationship with a fellow Stanford alum in a recent interview. Brink is averaging 8.1 points per game.

Sun's DiJonai Carrington fires back at claim she targeted Caitlin Clark with foul

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington fired back at a fan who claimed she targeted Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark with her foul in their game Monday.

Drew Bledsoe jokes Tom Brady was 'worst backup quarterback' in NFL history

Drew Bledsoe had one last jab for Tom Brady at his New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Wednesday. He called Brady the "worst backup quarterback" in NFL history.

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Lia Thomas' Olympics dreams dashed after legal challenge to World Aquatics' transgender policy fails

Lia Thomas' push for World Aquatics to overturn its policy on transgender swimmers was blown up on Wednesday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport's 3-judge panel made the ruling

Broncos' Sean Payton has 'two middle fingers' for critics

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton pushed back on criticism on Tuesday, saying he has "two middle fingers" for those questioning his decisions.

NBA legend Jerry West dead at 86

Jerry West, the legendary NBA player who is the silhouette on the NBA logo, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced on Wednesday. He was 86.

Mystics snap 12-game losing streak with win over Dream

The Washington Mystics on Tuesday night snapped a 12-game losing dream with an 87-68 win over the Atlanta Dream. Brittney Sykes and Ariel Atkins each had 18 points.

Chiefs' BJ Thompson out of the hospital after medical episode, agent says

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman B.J. Thompson was released from the hospital after he suffered a serious medical scare last week, his agent said Monday.

ESPN panelist worries about Caitlin Clark being used as 'avatar' for some to attack Black WNBA players

David Dennis Jr., a writer for ESPN's Andscape, preemptively sounded the alarm on potential backlash Black WNBA players on Team USA could get after Caitlin Clark was left off roster.

FOX Sports' Tim Brando rips Caitlin Clark Olympics snub: 'One of the dumbest business decisions ever made'

FOX Sports broadcaster Tim Brando reacted to Caitlin Clark missing the U.S. Olympic women's national basketball team, calling it "one of the dumbest business decisions ever made."

Rachel DeMita, sports influencer and podcast host, joins BIG3 as courtside commentator

Rachel DeMita, a former host on for NBA 2K video game series, joined the BIG3 basketball league as a courtside commentator. She talked to Fox News Digital about her new role.

Caitlin Clark tops list of alternates for women's Olympic basketball team: report

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark could still make the Olympic roster should one of the 12 players ahead of her go down with an injury, NBA insider Shams Charania said Monday.

Kyle Larson makes uphill climb to capture NASCAR Cup Series win at Sonoma Raceway

Kyle Larson was out of the top five and in need of driving through a lot of traffic to get the win at Sonoma on Sunday. He did just that for win No. 3 this year.

Scottie Scheffler wins first tournament since shocking arrest

Scottie Scheffler held off Collin Morikawa at the Memorial Tournament for the victory and his first since he was arrested at the PGA Championship,.

Fever coach reveals Caitlin Clark's initial reaction after Olympics snub

Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides revealed what Caitlin Clark told her after missing out on the U.S. Olympic national women's basketball team roster.

Basketball Hall of Famer Chet Walker dead at 84

Chet Walker, a Basketball Hall of Famer who played with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, has died at the age of 84. He won one title in his career.

Caitlin Clark vows to use Olympics snub as motivation to make 2028 team

Caitlin Clark reacted Sunday to missing out on making the 2024 U.S. Olympic women's basketball roster. The Indiana Fever rookie spoke to the media at practice.

Olympic great Katie Ledecky swims around Lia Thomas, NCAA lawsuit question

U.S. Olympic great Katie Ledecky was asked about the Title IX lawsuit involving the NCAA over Lia Thomas' participation in the 2022 championships.

Caitlin Clark races into WNBA record books after performance vs Mystics

Caitlin Clark entered WNBA history on Friday night against the Washington Mystics when she became the quickest player to reach at least 200 points and 50 assists.

Celtics stars dribble around Mavericks coach Jason Kidd's best player remarks

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Al Horford didn't take Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd's bait when he gave his opinion on who the best player on the team was.

Why Copa Amรฉrica matters for US men's national soccer team

The United States will have to prove it has more than just a "good generation" of talent, and it starts with Copa Amรฉrica, Alexi Lalas told Fox News Digital.

WNBA needs to harness star power of Caitlin Clark, says former USMNT star Alexi Lalas

Former U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas talked to Fox News Digital about what Caitlin Clark's star power is doing for the WNBA and how the league needs to harness it.

Caitlin Clark hard foul was 'welcome to the league' moment, NBA commissioner says

NBA commissioner weighed in on the Caitlin Clark foul in his pre-NBA Finals press conference on Thursday. The play has been the talk of the sports world.

Sky players say they were harassed outside hotel by man with camera: 'Nasty work'

Chicago Sky players say they were harassed at hotel by a man with a camera as they arrived in Washington, D.C., to get ready for a game against the Mystics.

Caitlin Clark 'the reason' for rise in interest in WNBA, Billie Jean King says

Tennis legend Billie Jean King said Tuesday the WNBA is reaching a turning point this year and it is "because of" Caitlin Clark. King said Clark "is the superstar."

Vikings great Jared Allen downplays importance of OTAs: 'Itโ€™s a glorified workout'

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jared Allen said organized team activities are a "glorified workout" and fans shouldn't be too worried about players not showing up.

Caitlin Clark has already faced immense criticism at every turn 6 months into 2024

Caitlin Clark isn't accused of any crimes. She's just playing basketball. But that reason alone has sparked immense criticism her way in the first six months of the year.

Chicago Tribune editorial board defends Caitlin Clark, likens Sky guard's hip-check to assault

The Chicago Tribune editorial board defended Caitlin Clark in the wake of the hometown team causing controversy when Chennedy Carter fouled the Indiana Fever rookie.

Sky's Angel Reese willing to play 'bad guy role' as more eyes turn to women's basketball

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese said Monday she has no problem with being the villain and wanted fans to realize that she's also the reason why women's basketball is so popular.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova calls out WNBA players after hard foul on Caitlin Clark

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova called out WNBA players after Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of a hard foul against the Chicago Sky on Saturday.

Trump receives thunderous applause at UFC 302

Donald Trump made a thunderous appearance at UFC 302 on Saturday night -- days after he was convicted in a New York criminal trial. The event took place in New Jersey.

Jason Kelce drives social media debate about washing legs, feet

Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce sparked social media discussion Saturday when he remarked about washing feet and legs on a normal basis.

Sky's Angel Reese takes heat for cheering Caitlin Clark hard foul, delivering rough box out

Angel Reese received criticism for her antics during their loss to the Indiana Fever. Reese cheered on her teammate's hard foul on Caitlin Clark and then gave one of her own.

Hard foul on Caitlin Clark appears to leave golf influencer Paige Spiranac perplexed

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac appeared to be dismayed by the on-court incident involving Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on Saturday.

Vince McMahon accuser agrees to pause sexual abuse lawsuit against former WWE boss

A woman who accused Vince McMahon of sexual abuse and sex trafficking agreed to pause her lawsuit at the request for the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Geane Herrera, former UFC fighter, dead at 33

Geane Herrera, a former UFC fighter who also competed in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, died at the age of 33. He was reportedly killed in a motorcycle crash.

Bryson DeChambeau confronts man who swiped golf ball meant for young fan

Bryson DeChambeau wanted to give a young fan a moment to remember after the PGA Championship. He made sure the boy received the golf ball he flipped to him.

Kylie Kelce offers advice to final class of Cabrini University graduates

Kylie Kelce delivered the commencement address to Cabrini University graduates on Sunday as the school gets ready to close its doors after nearly 70 years.

Nelly Korda maintains LPGA Tour domination with 6th win in 7th start

Nelly Korda continued her dominance on the golf course on Sunday as she defeated Hannah Green by one stroke to win the Mizuho Americas Open.

Caitlin Clark hits the floor on hard screen from WNBA MVP

Caitlin Clark scored 22 points in the Indiana Fever's loss against the New York Liberty, but she hit the floor on a hard screen from WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart.

Reggie Miller trolls Knicks after Pacers win playoff series

Reggie Miller got the last laugh on Sunday night as his Indiana Pacers topped the hobbled New York Knicks, 130-109, in Game 7 to move to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Jim Otto, Pro Football Hall of Fame known as 'Mr. Raider,' dead at 86

Jim Otto, the Pro Football Hall of Famer center known as "Mr. Raider" and who played his entire career with the organization, has died, the Las Vegas Raiders said Sunday. He was 86.

NASCAR All-Star Race crash leads to brawl between Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kyle Busch

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a punch at Kyle Busch after the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway following an on-track incident between the two.

IndyCar driver gets airborne in scary crash at Indianapolis 500 practice

IndyCar rookie Nolan Siegel, 19, spun out, caught air and flipped over in a scary crash during Indianapolis 500 practice on Friday afternoon.

WNBA star Diana Taurasi expresses optimism for Caitlin Clark's game despite 'reality' warning

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi believes Caitlin Clark's game will translate and that she will figure out how to navigate the WNBA after struggling in her first two games.

NFL stars express support for Harrison Butker amid speech drama

Harrison Butker's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Chris Jones and former NFL wide receiver Cole Beasley came out in support of the kicker amid drama about his commencement speech.

Caitlin Clark, Fever teammates' mental toughness questioned after loss

Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides questioned her team's mental toughness following a loss Thursday night to the New York Liberty.

Shaun White admits itch to return to competitive snowboarding is 'always there'

Olympics great Shaun White admitted in an interview with Fox News Digital the itch is "always there" to return but is enjoying building a brand off the snow.

Astros' Ronel Blanco had 'the stickiest stuff' felt on glove since crackdown, ump says

First-base umpire Erich Bacchus talked about what he felt on Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco's glove before the player was ejected over a foreign substance.

Bronny James: 'I never thought about playing with my dad'

Bronny James talked about the possibility of playing with his father during his rookie season while at the NBA Scouting Combine on Wednesday.

WNBA star Kelsey Plum makes social media swoon over pregame outfit

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum wowed social media on Tuesday night ahead of her game against the Phoenix Mercury with her stunning outfit entering the arena.

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