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Caitlin Clark Captains All-Star Team Amid Harassment Probe

7/27/2026

Summary

Clark Captains Win

Caitlin Clark captained Team Spoon in the July 25, 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after receiving 1,023,321 fan votes, the league’s second-most.
She entered the break averaging 21.0 points, 7.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds, ranking fourth in scoring and second in assists.
Clark posted 17 points, four rebounds, five assists and one steal as Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122, hitting three straight three-point shots early.

Summary

Clark Near Suspension

Clark received her seventh technical foul of 2026, putting her one foul away from a one-game suspension and fine.
Sophie Cunningham’s defense of transgender women sparked viral backlash, highlighting the league’s cultural debate.
The WNBA player-safety committee met this week to consider tougher measures against online harassment targeting Clark and peers.
Despite the controversies, the Indiana Fever improved to a 17-10 record and leads the Eastern Conference.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA was founded in 1996 after the U.S. women’s Olympic gold medal and began play in 1997 with eight teams. Early efforts to involve fans set a tradition of high-profile voting, and today Caitlin Clark’s overwhelming fan support alongside Sophie Cunningham’s harassment controversy drives the league to tighten player-safety policies.

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Clark Captains Win

Caitlin Clark captained Team Spoon in the July 25, 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after receiving 1,023,321 fan votes, the league’s second-most.
She entered the break averaging 21.0 points, 7.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds, ranking fourth in scoring and second in assists.
Clark posted 17 points, four rebounds, five assists and one steal as Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122, hitting three straight three-point shots early.

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