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Candace Parker teases WNBA players for ‘insecurities’ folllowing Caitlin Clark All-Star vote

Awful Announcing

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July 9, 2026

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Caitlin Clark finished 11th among WNBA guards in All-Star voting by players this season, and Candace Parker isn’t mincing her words about the situation. While Clark has missed three games and the Indiana Fever have hovered around .500 for much of the year, the star point guard is averaging a career-high in scoring and a

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CBS Sports

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· Jun 26, 2026

2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Picking the 10 starters, and why Caitlin Clark's historic season makes her a lock

Plus, why Kesey Plum gets a spot on the ballot despite injury

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘She’s the reason they fly private’: Jealous WNBA players trashed for targeting Caitlin Clark

​Filmmaker Ami Horowitz says there is “no question” Caitlin Clark is being targeted by her opposition in the WNBA. ​“She is the recipient of 17 per cent of all flagrant fouls in the entire WNBA,” Mr Horowitz told Sky News host James Morrow. ​“Race could absolutely be a component. ​“There is an economic analysis that she makes up 25 per cent of all revenue. ​“She is the reason they fly private now. ​“The WNBA players should be hailing her.”

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· Jul 9, 2026

Candace Parker tells Caitlin Clark haters to 'go to therapy' after shocking WNBA player rankings

Candace Parker blasted WNBA players for voting Caitlin Clark the 11th-best guard, calling out their insecurities and telling them to see a therapist.

People.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Sophie Cunningham's Finger-Pointing Clip Lasted Approximately 22 Seconds, but the Memes Will Live Forever

The WNBA player went viral for her silent pointing gesture while defending her Fever teammate, Caitlin Clark, after an exchange with Mercury's DeWanna Bonner

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· Jun 28, 2026

The WNBA's Coordinated Campaign Against Caitlin Clark Is Obvious

The WNBA's Coordinated Campaign Against Caitlin Clark Is Obvious

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· Jun 29, 2026

Sarah Spain hammers Christine Brennan for ‘dereliction of duties as a journalist’ over Caitlin Clark

Since Caitlin Clark entered the pros and helped generate a massive surge in interest and investment in the WNBA, famed sports reporter Christine Brennan has been one of Clark’s fiercest advocates in the media, even writing a biography of her last year. But Brennan has also frustrated players around the league with her fixation on

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Related coverage for "Candace Parker teases WNBA players for ‘insecurities’ folllowing Caitlin Clark All-Star vote": CBS Sports — 2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Picking the 10 starters, and why Caitlin Clark's historic season makes her a lock . Sky News Australia — ‘She’s the reason they fly private’: Jealous WNBA players trashed for targeting Caitlin Clark. Fox News — Candace Parker tells Caitlin Clark haters to 'go to therapy' after shocking WNBA player rankings. People.com — Sophie Cunningham's Finger-Pointing Clip Lasted Approximately 22 Seconds, but the Memes Will Live Forever. Townhall — The WNBA's Coordinated Campaign Against Caitlin Clark Is Obvious. Awful Announcing — Sarah Spain hammers Christine Brennan for ‘dereliction of duties as a journalist’ over Caitlin Clark