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USA Today
32 minutes ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Valkyries coach unlocks Caitlin Clark defense secret: 'She doesn't like physicality'
Valkyries coach unlocks Caitlin Clark defense secret: 'She doesn't like physicality' Did the Golden State Valkyries unlock a way to shut down Caitlin Clark in the win over the Indiana Fever? I'm honestly not sure that's possible given that she's a near-20 ppg scorer, but perhaps other WNBA teams will take a page out of their book in the future. Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase spoke about what her team did to slow down Clark, and her response was very specific: "We were being disruptive, we know she doesn't like physicality, right? We know that she wants to get to that left stepback.' She spoke about watching her at Iowa and that left stepback -- "it's almost like a layup for her" -- and taking Clark out of her rhythm: It's two straight games in a row that Clark has faced physical play after the Fever-Sun game in which she got hit across the face. If other teams are going to defend her physically, the question then becomes how she fights through that. We'll see if this becomes more of a theme throughout the season with opposing teams, or if that strategy was a one-game anomaly. As we've seen, it's not easy to defend her and completely shut her down, physicality or not.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces: How to watch Caitlin Clark's next game
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Caitin Clark and the Indiana Fever face the Las Vegas Aces this Saturday, here's how to watch. (Grace Smith-Imagn Images) Caitlin Clark's return to the Indiana Fever after missing five games due to a quad injury has helped recharge the team; with her help, they earned a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final. The Fever clinched that spot when they defeated the Connecticut Sun 88-71 earlier this week. They will face the Minnesota Lynx in that game on July 1. But before then, they'll continue with regular season play and a scheduled game against the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena in Vegas on Sunday afternoon. That game will air on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Fever vs. Aces game this Sunday. How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces: Dates: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Advertisement Time: 3 p.m. ET Location: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas TV channel: ESPN Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling, and more What channel will the Fever vs. Aces game be on? The Aces vs. Fever game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Aces vs. Fever game time: The Aces vs. Fever game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 22. Where to watch the Aces vs. Fever game without cable: This weekend's WNBA game will be on ESPN, which is available on Fubo, DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The game will also stream on ESPN+ and Disney+. Disney+ Watch this weekend's Fever vs. Aces game Disney+ A basic, ad-supported subscription to Disney+ costs $9.99 and offers access to Disney's library of films and shows, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, and more. And this weekend, you can even tune into the livestream of the the Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces game, too. For even more savings, you can also get an ad-supported Disney+/Hulu bundle for $11 per month which offers the whole Disney+ library, plus award-winning Hulu Originals, FX shows like The Bear and lots of live programming the day after it airs, like The Bachelor. $9.99/month at Disney+ 2025 WNBA season schedule: You can check out the full WNBA season schedule (complete with which channel every game is airing on) here. More ways to watch the Fever vs. Aces game:
Fox News
an hour ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Caitlin Clark has rare shooting woes as Fever fall to Valkyries following fiery Sun matchup
The Indiana Fever did not have to come to Caitlin Clark's defense this time, but the Golden State Valkyries did not make it easy on her on Thursday night. Clark, coming off a game that involved a lot of extracurricular activity after the whistle between herself and the Connecticut Sun, was not her usual sharp-shooting self in the Fever's 88-77 loss to the Valkyries on the road. Clark shot just 3-of-14 from the field, including her seven failed three-point attempts going through the hoop, as the Fever ended up blowing a 13-point lead in this game to fall to 6-6 on the year. Clark tallied 11 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, while turning the ball over six times to Golden State. While Clark struggled from beyond the arc, her teammates did not fare that much better. As a team, the Fever shot just 8-of-29 from three-point land, with Sophie Cunningham, who had been dubbed Clark's "bodyguard" on the court after the previous game against the Sun, being the only one to hit more than one of her attempts. Meanwhile, the Valkyries, led by Kayla Thornton's 16-point night with five three-pointers, now own the same 6-6 record. Golden State also saw major contributions off the bench, with Tiffany Hayes (14 points, five assists, three rebounds), Chloe Bibby (12 points, three rebounds, one assist) and Laeticia Amihere (10 points, three rebounds, three assists) all helping their team overcome a double-digit deficit in the end. For Indiana, Aliyah Boston led the team with 17 points, while Kelsey Mitchell (16 points) and Natasha Howard (13 points) all landed in double digits in that category. However, turnovers played a large factor in the Fever losing their lead, as the Valkyries forced 17 total while committing just seven. This uncharacteristic performance from Clark specifically comes after getting poked in the eye and being shoved to the ground in a very physical WNBA Commissioner's Cup game against the Sun on Tuesday night. Clark was being guarded by Jacy Sheldon when the Sun guard poked her in the eye, and the Fever superstar retaliated by pushing her away. That led to the Sun's Marina Mabrey running over and shoving Clark to the ground while her back was turned. A skirmish broke out, but it would not be the end for both teams. Later in the game, Cunningham wrapped up Sheldon while she was trying to score a basket in the fourth quarter, and it escalated to the point when both players got ejected after their physical altercation underneath the hoop. Indiana ended up winning the game, 88-71, with Clark totaling 20 points and six assists. It was just her second game since returning from injury. However, this certainly is not the way Clark or the Fever wanted to respond after that chippy game against the Sun. Their next opportunity to get back in the win column will be Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Warriors player savagely taunted Caitlin Clark as she struggles
Caitlin Clark had a rare off night shooting with the Indiana Fever's loss to the expansion Golden State Valkyries, making just 3-of-14 from the field and 0-of-7 from distance. And there was one moment where Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski got in her ear. It turns out he's been VERY supportive of the new WNBA team in the Bay Area, and while he was courtside, he showed it. Advertisement Clark was whistled for a travel violation during the game, and as she began walking to the other end of the court, Podziemski popped up and mimicked the travel call as she passed by. It was high comedy. What's even better about this is Podziemski responded to all the attention to his taunt on X (formerly Twitter): No good [laughing emoji] we goin the other way [purple heart emoji] with it Love my Valkyries [heart emoji] There are other clips of him being a huge fan, which you have to love. Check out this one pumping up the crowd! How many points did Caitlin Clark score against the Valkyries? She ended up with 11 points, nine dimes and seven boards. She also had six turnovers and a steal. The Fever lost 88-77 to Golden State. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Caitlin Clark taunted by Brandin Podziemski in Fever loss to Valkyries
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Warriors player savagely taunted Caitlin Clark as she struggles
Warriors player savagely taunted Caitlin Clark as she struggles Caitlin Clark had a rare off night shooting with the Indiana Fever's loss to the expansion Golden State Valkyries, making just 3-of-14 from the field and 0-of-7 from distance. And there was one moment where Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski got in her ear. It turns out he's been VERY supportive of the new WNBA team in the Bay Area, and while he was courtside, he showed it. Clark was whistled for a travel violation during the game, and as she began walking to the other end of the court, Podziemski popped up and mimicked the travel call as she passed by. It was high comedy. What's even better about this is Podziemski responded to all the attention to his taunt on X (formerly Twitter): No good [laughing emoji] we goin the other way [purple heart emoji] with it Love my Valkyries [heart emoji] There are other clips of him being a huge fan, which you have to love. Check out this one pumping up the crowd! How many points did Caitlin Clark score against the Valkyries? She ended up with 11 points, nine dimes and seven boards. She also had six turnovers and a steal. The Fever lost 88-77 to Golden State.
