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News •

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese help WNBA to stellar ratings in opening weekend • May 20, 2025, 12:02 PM ET (AP)
Clark has triple-double to lead Fever past Sky 93-58 as tempers flare after hard foul in 3rd quarter • May 17, 2025, 7:21 PM ET (AP)
Caitlin Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese was not 'malicious' • May 17, 2025, 7:19 PM ET (AP)
Fever veterans getting acclimated to new experience with Caitlin Clark in basketball-rich Indiana • May 16, 2025, 3:43 PM ET (AP)
WNBA set for new season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the way • May 16, 2025, 6:10 AM ET (AP)

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Born January 22, 2002 (age 23) • Des Moines • Iowa

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