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Azzi Fudd Wins All-Star 3-Point Contest; Nike Unveils Hidden-Hunt Sneaker

7/29/2026

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Azzi Fudd Wins

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 Dallas Wings pick, won the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in Chicago, beating Bridget Carleton.
The July 21 announcement listed Carleton, Fudd, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaun as participants.
Each took 27 shots: 16 one-pointers, nine two-pointers, two three-pointers, plus a five-ball two-point money rack.
Fudd finished with 30 points, Carleton 19, after Carleton’s 29-point first round that included a deep three.

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Clark Sneaker Hunt

Clark unveiled a gradient “All-Star” Nike Caitlin 1, hot-pink to University Gold, on Instagram.
The shoe adds silver/blue swooshes, a blue Double C logo, outsole and a charm keychain.
Clark hid five pairs of the model around Chicago and posted Instagram hints for fans.
Nike will retail the Racer Blue version for $140 on October 1, 2026 via SNKRS.
After fans on X urged a release, Clark hinted at a Valentine’s Day drop in February.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA’s 2025 All-Star weekend revived its three-point shootout on July 18, pairing the Starry-sponsored contest with a $2,575 league bonus and Aflac-funded $60,000 prize, echoing the NBA’s All-Star shooting events that began in 1986. Sabrina Ionescu captured the title in Indianapolis, while the Skills Challenge, won by Natasha Cloud, highlighted the league’s expanding corporate partnerships.

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Azzi Fudd Wins

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 Dallas Wings pick, won the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in Chicago, beating Bridget Carleton.
The July 21 announcement listed Carleton, Fudd, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaun as participants.
Each took 27 shots: 16 one-pointers, nine two-pointers, two three-pointers, plus a five-ball two-point money rack.
Fudd finished with 30 points, Carleton 19, after Carleton’s 29-point first round that included a deep three.

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