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Caitlin Clark Sparks Outrage Over Influential People Exclusion

4/17/2025

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Caitlin Clark, celebrated as TIME's Athlete of the Year, faced backlash for her exclusion from the 2025 Most Influential People list, igniting fury among fans and commentators like Colin Cowherd. This controversy underscores a troubling bias against women athletes, overshadowing Clark's undeniable role in elevating the WNBA's popularity and viewership.

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Caitlin Clark, celebrated as TIME's Athlete of the Year, faced backlash for her exclusion from the 2025 Most Influential People list, igniting fury among fans and commentators like Colin Cowherd. This controversy underscores a troubling bias against women athletes, overshadowing Clark's undeniable role in elevating the WNBA's popularity and viewership.