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2024 - 10 - 16

Rookies and Legends: Caitlin Clark Shines in WNBA All-Star Glory!

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Caitlin Clark's historic All-WNBA First Team selection is just the icing on the cake of this thrilling postseason! Dive into the action!

In a magnificent showcase of talent and perseverance, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has made waves by being named to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team—an honor not bestowed upon a rookie since the legendary Candace Parker in 2008. Talk about leaving your mark! With a staggering 52 First Team votes, Clark’s accolade cements her position as one of the brightest lights in the league, proving she’s here to stay and making her fans cheer louder than a packed arena on game night!

But it wasn't only Clark lighting up the courts; the WNBA Finals have brought dramatic twists and turns worthy of a cinematic roar. Enter Sabrina Ionescu from the New York Liberty, who illustrated a true MVP moment by bailing out her team with a jaw-dropping three-pointer from, wait for it, 28 feet with just a second left on the clock! Not only did that nailbiter lead the Liberty past the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3, but it sent ripples through WNBA fandom, making hearts race and rivalries burn bright.

Meanwhile, as if to make this postseason even more electrifying, A'ja Wilson, the 2024 MVP, made her mark yet again by being named to the All-WNBA First Team for the fourth time. Alongside her, Napheesa Collier secured her own recognition, highlighting a dazzling pool of talent that leaves spectators wanting more. This season has truly showcased what women’s basketball is all about – high-stakes gameplay, unmatched teamwork, and players battling through adversity to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Add in the tales of legendary players like Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas earning their seventh All-WNBA selections and you have a cocktail of basketball brilliance! In the words of WNBA icon Sue Bird, the skills garnered from teamwork extend beyond the court and into real-world leadership. For a fun fact, did you know that Caitlin Clark—a rookie—managed to leapfrog past seasoned pros to make her mark like Candace Parker once did? And while Candace Parker aims for the coveted spot of owning a WNBA team—a move that could shake things up—her legacy continues to inspire new generations of athletes, both male and female alike! The WNBA is certainly soaring to new heights, and we are here for it!

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Caitlin Clark Named to 2024 All-WNBA First Team (Indiana Fever)

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team, the league announced today. Clark received 52 First Team votes ...

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Fever's Caitlin Clark, Aces' A'ja Wilson named All-WNBA - ESPN (ESPN)

Fever guard Caitlin Clark on Wednesday became the league's first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to be named to the All-WNBA first team.

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Liberty battle back to win thriller in Game 3 of WNBA Finals, take 2-1 ... (The New York Times)

Sabrina Ionescu hits one of the biggest shots in Liberty history as New York wins Game 3 in dramatic fashion, take 2-1 series lead.

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Sabrina Ionescu secures Liberty Game 3 win in WNBA Finals vs ... (ESPN)

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from 28 feet with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the Liberty beat the Lynx 80-77 on ...

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Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu & Jonquel Jones Earn 2024 All ... (New York Liberty)

NEW YORK (October 16, 2024) – The WNBA announced today that New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has been selected to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team, ...

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Minnesota Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier Named to 2024 All ... (MinnesotaLynx.com)

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The WNBA announced today that Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been named to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team.

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Caitlin Clark named All-WNBA first team in another historic nod for ... (USA TODAY)

Caitlin Clark first rookie tapped since 2008. A'ja Wilson, the 2024 MVP, and Napheesa Collier, the Defensive Player of the Year, are unanimous picks.

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A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Headline 2024 All-WNBA Teams (Sports Illustrated)

Three players earned their seventh All-WNBA selection, including New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm's Nneka Ogwumike and Arike Ogunbowale of ...

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Liberty beat Lynx to get within a game of WNBA title (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Sabrina Ionescu's long three pointer with one second left broke a tie and gave New York the 80-77 victory in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Target Center.

A'ja Wilson Named to the All-WNBA First Team for Fourth Time - Las ... (Las Vegas Aces)

NEW YORK (October 16, 2024)—The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson has been named the All-WNBA First Team for the fourth time in ...

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Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie on All-WNBA first team since 2008 (The Indianapolis Star)

Caitlin Clark is the first rookie since Candace Parker, who won Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2008, to be on the All-WNBA first team.

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Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie in 16 years named to All-WNBA ... (The Guardian)

Clark joined Napheesa Collier, league MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas on the first team. Wilson and Collier, the 2024 ...

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WNBA Finals Game 3: How to watch the New York Liberty vs ... (Yahoo Sports)

The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday.

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WNBA legend Sue Bird on teamwork: 'If the country was run the way ... (Fortune)

During a panel at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, Bird reflected on which skills from her playing career served her best in the “real world.”

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WNBA Finals: Sabrina Ionescu hits game-winner to lift Liberty past ... (Yahoo Sports)

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu were not going to be shut down. After trailing for most of the night and falling into a 15-point hole at one point, ...

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Opinion: Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu was ready for signature moment ... (USA TODAY)

Sabrina Ionescu was snubbed for All-WNBA First Team Wednesday. No matter. She ended the day by hitting the biggest shot of her career.

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Basketball great Candace Parker wants to buy a WNBA team—and ... (Fortune)

Basketball great Candace Parker wants to buy a WNBA team—and an NBA team too ... Candace Parker laughs in a black leather jacket. Future Hall-of-Famer Candace ...

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Liberty beat Lynx 80-77, lead WNBA Finals 2-1 (Minnesota Public Radio News)

The Liberty are one victory away from winning their first title. Game 4 is Friday night in Minnesota with a deciding fifth game in New York on Sunday if ...

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Breanna Stewart puts Liberty on brink of first WNBA title - ESPN (ESPN)

Sabrina Ionescu's winning shot is the lasting image from Game 3, but Breanna Stewart's performance put New York on the brink of its first title.

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Sabrina Ionescu secures Liberty Game 3 win in WNBA Finals vs ... (ESPN Australia)

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from 28 feet with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the Liberty beat the Lynx 80-77 on ...

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Angel Reese says she can't afford rent. Her WNBA pay is barely ... (NorthJersey.com)

Sensational Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese discloses she has trouble paying rent. Would Reese's WNBA salary put her in New Jersey's middle class?

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WNBA star Angel Reese admits she's living beyond her means ... (Fox Business)

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese admitted on Wednesday she was living above her means and was critical of her WNBA base salary as she implored her "haters" to ...

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WNBA Finals Game 3 winners, losers: Liberty on brink of first title (USA TODAY)

New York leads the series against Minnesota 2-1 and is just one win away from the first title in franchise history.

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Angel Reese says WNBA salary doesn't even pay rent: 'Living ... (USA TODAY)

In a recent Instagram Live video, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese said controversy keeps endorsement money flowing: "Hating pays them bills, baby!"

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