IOWA CITY − When the moment calls for something special, especially at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Caitlin Clark has been known to deliver Clark put on a dazzling comeback show to steal an in-state rivalry win With a Big Ten regular-season title on the line in 2022, at the end of Clark’s sophomore year Iowa sold out Carver-Hawkeye for the first time since 1988 she put on a show to remember – going 8-of-11 from 3-point range and scoring 38 points with 11 assists in a 104-80 rout of sixth-ranked Michigan Carver’s fans have been emotionally invested in Clark for that reason She always rose to the occasion when it mattered most That also included ESPN’s "College GameDay" visit to end the 2023 season (and an unforgettable walk-off 3 to beat No 2 Indiana) and the night she was set to break Kelsey Plum’s NCAA scoring record – and merely scored a career-high (and arena record) 49 points she put on a show in her first professional game in Iowa City – while simultaneously kicking off her second season in the WNBA "Something about this gym," Clark would say afterward with a smile Clark scored on a sweet slide-step 3-pointer 32 seconds into the Indiana Fever’s May 4 exhibition game – from just inside the tip of logo Herky’s beak six rebounds and five assists in just under 19 minutes of action as Indiana rolled to a 108-44 rout of the helpless but spirited Brazil National Team Knowing the gravity of her Iowa City return Clark wore her black-and-gold "Bruce Lee Kobe" Nike shoes "that I would have worn literally for every big game in my career at Iowa," she said Clark was a blast to watch in her first game in Iowa City in 13½ months since the Hawkeyes escaped West Virginia in the round-of-32 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament But one of the cool things about this day evolved at sold-out Carver-Hawkeye was how the fans in attendance roared for all the Fever players Clark said she told her teammates before the game “it's going to be the loudest arena you’ve ever played in.” when Kelsey Mitchell lobbed home a 3 early in the first quarter the place went nuts – with a reading of 116 on a press-row decibels reader just a tick lower than 117 for Clark’s first 3 The noise continued as new acquisition DeWanna Bonner swished a deep ball from the left wing After Clark checked out for the first time the crowd was still completely engaged for the five Fever players not wearing No Sydney Colson flipped a behind-the-back pass to Natasha Howard for two as if Kate Martin had just found Gabbie Marshall for a splashed-home 3-pointer in 2023 or 2024 There is a lot of unfounded talk nationally that all these “new” WNBA fans are all about Clark While it’s true that Clark is the driving force of exploding interest the Sunday afternoon crowd at Carver showed by the thousands that these fans (dressed in a pretty even mix of Fever red and Hawkeye gold which pleased Clark) have become Indiana Fever fans as well – just like they loved Kate and Gabbie and Monika and Hannah and Syd and everyone else along the way “One of the best parts about the fan base is it’s not a one-player thing,” Clark said before the game “It was the same thing during my time at Iowa and they loved every single girl on the team whether they played 40 minutes a night or whether they never got in the game.” Bringing this Fever team to Iowa City for a game that doesn’t count in the WNBA standings – the real wins and losses start to get tallied May 17 when the Fever play Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky – was a stroke of genius by new team president Kelly Krauskopf there was plenty of money to be grabbed here and those in Iowa happily swiped their credit cards for $60 to $200 face-value tickets that sold out in 15 minutes But this was a move that demonstrated the passion of Hawkeye fans who have become Fever fans And a day like this can’t help but keep those folks in the fold going into a WNBA season that should see Clark and the Fever contending for a league title Indiana at +340 has the second-best title odds behind the New York Liberty’s +220 This Iowa City stage hit the mark for women’s basketball in our state and in the WNBA the who’s-who turned out Sunday – including Marshall recent Hawkeye assistant coach Raina Harmon former coach Lisa Bluder and the current Iowa women’s roster (which was introduced during an in-game break with Kylie Feuerbach conducting an in-game interview and coach Jan Jensen getting the mic later) This was another celebration of not only Clark but the impact of Iowa women’s basketball “These are the moments that you kind of just want to stay in for forever," Clark said "I'm certain I’ll be looking back at a lot of pictures and videos from today.” Clark was at the forefront of this fun Fever day She didn’t plan on playing a ton of minutes after missing Indiana’s first exhibition game the day before with “leg tightness” – but she looked great against Brazil completely revved up for her second pro season she’s been adding muscle to help her prepare for a physical WNBA regular season and postseason she made sure to give the fans what they wanted in an unbelievably lopsided affair At one point midway through the third quarter she launched an attempt from the “22” logo – the spot from which she broke Plum’s scoring record Clark got an inbounds pass late in the third quarter off a rare Brazil make She quickly looked at the clock and saw it read 30 seconds she knew coach Stephanie White was about to pull her for the day So Clark took three dribbles and just after crossing halfcourt pulled up in front of ESPN's Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo and probably 3 feet behind the No "WOW," Ruocco exclaimed as she released the deep shot "You bet!" Ruocco roared with his signature call knowing that even in a game that meant very little she gave her fans (and the ESPN audience) another unforgettable experience at Carver-Hawkeye Arena that’s like two-for-one range,” Clark said Might as well launch one.’ That was pretty fun You don’t always realize how far back you are I had to give the fans a little something.” Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow has served for 30 years with The Des Moines Register and USA TODAY Sports Network. Chad is the 2023 INA Iowa Sports Columnist of the Year and NSMA Co-Sportswriter of the Year in Iowa. Join Chad's text-message group (free for subscribers) at HawkCentral.com/HawkeyesTexts IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The fans got exactly what they wanted Sunday at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena: another vintage Caitlin Clark moment It came in her Indiana Fever's 108-44 victory over the Brazilian national team in a WNBA exhibition game that was also a sold-out homecoming for the former Hawkeyes star Clark made an estimated 36-foot 3-pointer from just behind the spot on the court that has her No That's where she hit the shot as an Iowa senior in 2024 that broke the NCAA women's basketball career-scoring record "I don't know if I shoot 36-footers every day but 30-plus for sure," Clark said with a chuckle when asked if she regularly practices shots from that far back "It was just kind of a spur-of-the-moment thing with the overwhelming majority of the full house of just under 15,000 wearing Hawkeyes or Fever shirts with Clark's name and No Clark hit the shot with 26.1 seconds left in the third quarter, knowing she would sit the final quarter. It was her first game action since Sept. 25 last season, when the Fever were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun Clark missed Saturday's exhibition victory in Indianapolis over the Washington Mystics with a lower leg injury a precautionary decision to help her be ready for Sunday She finished the game Sunday with 16 points and said it was just good to be back in action again Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever beat Brazil 108-44 in a WNBA exhibition game Sunday. Getty Images"I haven't played [a game] in so I was a little nervous going in," Clark said "The competitive spirit in me -- you just want to play really good for these fans." Clark said it is special to her how much the Iowa fans have embraced not just her in the WNBA "It's hard to put it into words what exactly it means to me," the Iowa native said I'm just very thankful to come back to a place that continues to support me." Stephanie White, a former Fever player and coach, has returned to lead the team this season. As a Purdue guard in the 1990s, White played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and she has been a television analyst for many games at the venue. But she said it was different being on the sidelines with the support of the crowd. "I thought it was electric," White said. "To actually feel the energy, it gives you a lift. It's why we all do what we do, to feed [off of] these kinds of environments. Oftentimes, it's difficult for fans to get to a WNBA city, and we have great college basketball fan bases throughout the country that deserve an opportunity to see these women doing what they do at the highest level." White added of Clark's monster 3-pointer: "That's just who she is, what she does. It was a good momentum builder and, of course, what everybody wants to see from Caitlin, especially in this arena." Sunday's game followed two college "homecoming" WNBA exhibition games held Friday, at Notre Dame and LSU. With Caitlin Clark -- the Iowa women's basketball legend who now plays for the Indiana Fever-- back in town fans wanted to see the star guard play a game at her alma mater The nostalgia began early as fans took their seats When Clark was first announced in starting lineups for the Fever-Brazil exhibition contest the arena noise became reminiscent of a playoff game 14,998 fans attended a WNBA preseason game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon There was initial uncertainty as to whether or not Clark would even play. She missed the Fever's game on Saturday against the Washington Mystics due to a leg injury Clark did not consider it to be a serious issue The Fever clearly didn't think it was serious either Clark made her 18 minutes of action count on Sunday The Fever All-Star scored 16 points while shooting 6-10 from the field and 4-6 from beyond the arc Her leg issue did not seem to be problematic Caitlin Clark wanted to give the fans a show at Iowa on Sunday. She delivered on that goal, even connecting on a 36-foot shot from just in front of half-court. After the game, Clark reacted to the turnout of fans at the arena they always exceed (my expectations)," Clark said of the fans they were amazing and just really thankful to be able to come back here and appreciate this place and these fans it was as loud as it gets when we went on that 8-0 run to start the game Clark was later asked to describe the day in one word The Fever are focused on preparing for the 2025 regular season They understand that their 2-0 record so far in the preseason won't mean anything on May 17 when they begin their campaign against the Chicago Sky Sunday's game at Iowa was clearly special for Clark She took time to sign plenty of autographs following the win as well Everyone in the arena was hoping to meet the former Iowa superstar and is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in Indiana as well There is no shortage of stars around the NBA and WNBA but Caitlin Clark may be the biggest draw in all of basketball right now © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"69","src":"6a","url":"6b"},{"type":"68","value":"6c"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6f","url":"6g"},{"type":"6e","value":"6h"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Mistretta graduated from Biola University in 2020 with a degree in broadcast journalism He has also worked for outlets such as ClutchPoints Mistretta grew up playing and following basketball and baseball He enjoys working out and playing basketball in his free time There was initial uncertainty as to whether or not Clark would even play. She missed the Fever's game on Saturday against the Washington Mystics due to a leg injury Caitlin Clark wanted to give the fans a show at Iowa on Sunday. She delivered on that goal, even connecting on a 36-foot shot from just in front of half-court. After the game, Clark reacted to the turnout of fans at the arena Clark was later asked to describe the day in one word The Fever are focused on preparing for the 2025 regular season Clark was in the starting lineup against the Brazil national team Clark and her Fever teammates took center stage in the WNBA world taking on Brazil inside Clark's college home Clark famously played her entire college basketball career at the University of Iowa and her highly anticipated return to campus has graced headlines all year When tickets for Sunday's game went on sale in January Clark and the Fever rolled over Brazil 108-44 dominating from the opening tip through the final buzzer Clark finished with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field and one block in 19 minutes and appeared to be fully healthy throughout the game Clark joined ESPN's Holly Rowe for an on-court interview It didn't get far because Clark's teammates crashed the interview The video was posted to the WNBA's official X account "Loved this moment!! @Michael_PhxAZ posted on X "Love this. Bring the nba okc young team vibes...." @phoenix201814 said on X "Fever girls got that family vibe already. Love it!" @cindermommy posted on X "That team chemistry is unreal! Love how they hyped Caitlin—Fever's future is looking bright!" @TrendiX0 said on X The Indiana Fever celebrate Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) Sunday during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City The Indiana Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team © Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Of what Clark could get across during the interview was a message to her teammates as well as her WNBA fans in the building "I'm just glad I could bring them all here I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for them This is what women's basketball is all about Sunday's game featuring the Fever and Brazil became the first ever WNBA game inside Iowa's arena Clark and the Fever will tip-off their regular season on May 17, at home, against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky made a triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday suiting up for the Indiana Fever in a preseason exhibition against Brazil's national team The game marked her second appearance back in Iowa City since her record-shattering collegiate career at the University of Iowa Clark sank a deep three-pointer from the very spot where she broke the NCAA all-time scoring record in February 2024 captured and shared by ESPN's SportsCenter reminding fans of Clark's unparalleled shooting range and flair for the dramatic "She brought this sport really on the map she’s going to inspire girls everywhere playing basketball." "From her own personal logo is wild stuff," another noted Caitlin is just the GOAT," exclaimed a fan "Caitlin Clark just took us back to her NCAA record-breaking days with that shot." Clark's return to her alma mater comes as she prepares for her second WNBA season. After a historic rookie year with the Fever, where she averaged 19.2 points, a league-leading 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, Clark has spent the offseason focusing on strength training to enhance her performance with teammates and coaches praising her improved physicality and leadership on the court The exhibition game against Brazil served as both a homecoming and a showcase of Clark's continued growth as a professional athlete As she gears up for the Fever's regular-season opener on May 17 against the Chicago Sky fans eagerly anticipate what Clark will accomplish in her sophomore season Her return to Iowa City was more than just a game; it was a celebration of her journey from college standout to professional star and a testament to her enduring connection with the Hawkeye community She's a lifelong journalist who covers entertainment and celebrity news five assists and a block in 19 minutes of the Indiana Fever's 108-44 win over the Brazilian women's national basketball team at Clark's old stomping grounds in Iowa City Clark displayed her usual range from beyond the arc but one three-pointer stood out above all of the four she drained during Sunday's action Immediately after hitting the ridiculous shot Clark smiled and pointed at the scorer's table as she ran back up the court on defense caitlin on pointing at the scorer’s table after hitting her logo three:“no story. just my guy ryan ruocco. he’s the man. i like him. i’m sure he had a good ‘you bet’ call. yeah.” pic.twitter.com/p5CtFOCmIX just my guy Ryan Ruocco," Clark said when asked if there was a story behind her point to the table I'm sure he had a good 'you bet' call as he indeed unleashed his signature "You bet!" call when Clark drilled the deep three-pointer LOGO THREE FOR CAITLIN CLARK. YOU BET 😱📺ESPN pic.twitter.com/kQylAgA80W Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates The WNBA tipped off its preseason this weekend with many of the league’s biggest stars in action the WNBA televised all of its preseason games for the first time including an ESPN showcase for Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa with her revamped Indiana Fever squad The Fever won their first two exhibition games even with Clark sitting out their opener against the Washington Mystics Jewell Loyd and Chelsea Gray took the floor for the first time as a Las Vegas Aces quartet Paige Bueckers began her career with the Dallas Wings and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese returned to LSU in a homecoming Although only seven of the league’s 13 teams have played here are six early thoughts on what we’ve seen It’s hard to draw too many conclusions from the Sky’s 27-point win over the Brazilian national team but it’s already clear that Chicago’s offense will look different this season After attempting a league-low 14.9 3-pointers per game last year the Sky took 12 first-half 3s in their preseason opener and finished with 29 3-point attempts first-year head coach Tyler Marsh was pleased with Chicago’s shot selection and how players used open driving lanes to score and find teammates for open treys Almost 60 percent of Chicago’s field goal attempts against Brazil were jump shots HAD TO WATCH THAT AGAIN🤑#Skytown pic.twitter.com/tJ6gi0In5s — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) May 3, 2025 Marsh and his staff have talked about wanting to draw Reese away from the basket The strategy allows more space for Reese to screen-and-dive while also allowing teammates to attack the rim and avoid facing a crowded paint Expect Reese to also handle more playmaking initiating some offense much like Wilson does in Las Vegas (Marsh was an Aces assistant from 2022 to 2024.) Guard Courtney Vandersloot’s return to the Sky should also pay huge dividends for Reese and fellow second-year frontcourt player Kamilla Cardoso Vandersloot found Reese for her first basket of the game and finished with five assists in 15 minutes One field goal came on a hard drive right as she finished over Bonner Hull and Sophie Cunningham as first-year coach Sydney Johnson tested her against players of various sizes and skill sets She’ll be a Swiss Army knife for Washington this season Saturday was the start of what should be a productive rookie season The Fever had the league’s best offense after the All-Star break in 2024: 109.6 points per 100 possessions more than 3 points better than second-place New York In Clark’s first game of the year Sunday against the Brazilian national team (she missed Indiana’s preseason opener against Washington with a left leg injury) posting an offensive rating of 138.5 in a 108-44 win Clark was at the center of it all Despite coach Stephanie White saying that Clark looked like she hadn’t practiced in three days the Fever star was efficient from the field hitting 6 of 10 shots and 4 of 6 3-pointers The ball zipped across the court on offense as the Fever kept things moving with a series of drive-and-kicks The team made 12 of 18 3-pointers in the first half One of White’s offseason goals was to ease the offensive burden on Clark by spreading the workload so Clark wasn’t responsible for creating everything Clark still took several step-back and pull-up jumpers — to be expected especially when her own logo is on the Carver-Hawkeye Arena court — but offseason addition Sydney Colson tied Clark with a game-high five assists Five other Indiana players had at least three field goals in the first half (the competitive portion of the game) as the Fever generated good shots in various ways That’s an important first step for Indiana as it prepares for a 44-game regular season and long playoff run Las Vegas’ star quartet struggled to put together consistent production in an unsuccessful three-peat chase in 2024 Gray never quite looked right after a foot injury sidelined her in the 2023 WNBA Finals and Young played through an undisclosed injury after her Team USA gold medal contest to play in only six games during the Unrivaled season Both stars were in fine form in their preseason debuts Young showcased her trademark bowling-ball style getting into the paint She had a career night drawing contact and earning foul shots who was second among rotation guards in free-throw rate in 2024 Young also had nine assists and no turnovers showing off sterling playmaking in transition; Las Vegas broadcaster Krista Blunk inadvertently attributed one of Young’s outlet passes to Gray out of habit including two from her sweet spot in the midrange that had to be especially dispiriting for Joyner Holmes and DiJonai Carrington CH3LS3AAA@cgray209 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/LURBV3qkgO — Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 2, 2025 As the Aces figure out their second unit with the offseason departures of Alysha Clark they will need to rely on their elite star power to remain in the championship picture Wilson and Young were on the court against Dallas (about 20 minutes of game time) Coach Chris Koclanes said before the game that the Wings knew who their top eight rotation players would be in 2025, but he hoped to use the preseason to sort out Nos. 9 through 12. Those eight include the five starters — Paige Bueckers NaLyssa Smith and Teaira McCowan — plus Myisha Hines-Allen Maddy Siegrist and Tyasha Harris off the bench That leaves four spots for 10 other training camp players two of whom (McKenzie Forbes and Kiki Herbert Harrigan) were already waived after the preseason loss to Las Vegas making Aziaha James the first guard off the bench and the NC State rookie was aggressive immediately Her first two scores didn’t even require dribbles as she hit a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer and a layup on a cut She forced two dead-ball turnovers in one-on-one defense and even had a steal on the reigning MVP which she turned into an assist to Siegrist James also gave up her body attempting to take a charge on Wilson; Koclanes said he should have challenged the blocking call James’ place on the opening night roster is likely already secure but the all-around effort in her debut should help her earn more minutes Zaza ➡️ Maddy pic.twitter.com/f2lGu5Xhtz — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 2, 2025 A rookie who is closer to the roster bubble is JJ Quinerly Quinerly looked as comfortable as she was on Big 12 courts in her first WNBA action Quinerly helped James force a travel on Gray and got a stop on Loyd in transition There are questions about Quinerly’s height; listed at 5 feet 8 she is likely shorter and was blocked on her first rim shot attempt by 6-foot Aaliyah Nye JJ’s 16 pts had us on our feet 🤩 pic.twitter.com/sfzDPChInu — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 3, 2025 The Wings likely need more frontcourt depth in their final 12 especially as McCowan and Smith struggled defensively against the Aces The Seattle Storm played their only official preseason game Sunday afternoon against the Connecticut Sun 2 pick Dominique Malonga — key members of Seattle’s core — were ruled out for rest Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins — opened the game with great energy holding Connecticut to only 12 first-quarter points Ogwumike’s and Diggins’ efficiency resulted in a combined 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting in Seattle’s 79-59 victory but the 34-year-old forward also made four 3-pointers in 21 minutes She has made at least four 3s just three times since being the No If she steps out and scores from beyond the arc this season Seattle’s offense should be even more dangerous Coach Noelle Quinn will have plenty of frontcourt rotation options with Malonga Add in Li Yueru — who had 15 points and 10 rebounds in her preseason debut with the Storm — and their frontcourt is one of the league’s deepest (Photo of Angel Reese: Tyler Kaufman / Getty Images) This weekend was a homecoming for both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Reese and the Chicago Sky made their 2025 WNBA preseason debut on Friday in Baton Rouge the Indiana Fever took the court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Both teams took on the Brazilian National Team in their respective exhibition games — and beat them soundly READ: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Put On A Show In WNBA Star's Return To Iowa That homecoming game for Clark sold out 45 minutes after tickets went on sale and were going for hundreds of dollars on the resale market. The arena was packed with Fever and Hawkeye fans who came to watch the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year play ball.  the Sky's game against Brazil on LSU's campus drew a more modest attendance of 6,373 so there were a lot of noticeably empty seats Several fans on social media pointed out the attendance and ticket sales gap between the two games. So that's when Angel Reese's mom — also named Angel Reese — jumped on X to defend her daughter and to throw shade at Clark's fans "Aww that certain fan base looking in the stands celebrating ‘attendance’ while others are looking up in the rafters celebrating championship banners referring to the 2023 National Championship game where Reese's LSU Tigers defeated Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes That's when the rivalry between these two hoopers was born So get the popcorn ready: The Fever and Sky will face off in their regular season opener on May 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. Gambling related content is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. ShopLas Vegas Aces Fever Entertain Iowa in Preseason Win over BrazilSun 2025) — The Indiana Fever continued its preseason in thrilling fashion with a 108-44 victory over the Brazil National Team in Caitlin Clark’s return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena at the University of Iowa The Fever came out swinging with back-to-back threes in the opening :45 seconds from Clark and Kelsey Mitchell setting the tone and taking the early lead Indiana continued to find success at the three-point line through the first quarter and into the second sinking 13 over the two periods from beyond the arc Indiana’s defense held Brazil to a combined 27 points between the second limiting their opponent to single digits in two of those quarters Clark capped off her night with a highlight-reel three-pointer entertaining the sold-out crowd of 14,998 with a shot deeper than her NCAA scoring record-breaking mark ·         Former Iowa Hawkeye all-time leading scorer Caitlin Clark returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, playing a game at the venue for the first time since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft.   ·         Clark scored the first points of the game, and her first of the preseason :32 into the first quarter, hitting a three from the top of the arc.   ·         Clark finished her night in memorable fashion, hitting a three-pointer from two feet deeper than her NCAA scoring record-breaking mark.  ·         Rookie Bree Hall made her professional and Fever debut, coming off the bench in the second quarter. Hall finished the game with nine points and four rebounds. Additionally, Jillian Alleyne made her Fever debut, coming on in the third quarter.   Up Next: Indiana Fever travel to Atlanta Dream on Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET for the team’s final preseason game before beginning the regular season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Chicago Sky on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. ET. The game against Atlanta will be available on WNBA League Pass, while the season opener with the Sky will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.   If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website The Phoenix Mercury open their 2025 season with a preseason game at the Las Vegas Aces on May 6 and with a preseason game at home against the Golden State Valkyries on May 11 before hosting the Seattle Storm in their regular season opener on May 17 But the matchups with Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever already loom large for the WNBA team When will the Mercury face the Fever in 2025 How did the Mercury fare against the Fever last year How did Caitlin Clark do against the Mercury last season Here's what to know about Phoenix's NBA games with the Indiana Fever More: Phoenix Mercury will be better this season without Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner Watch WNBA games on FUBO (free trial) The Mercury face the Fever three times this season Phoenix is then scheduled to host Indiana on Aug. 7 in a game set for 7 p.m. That game is scheduled to air on Arizona's Family 3TV and Amazon Prime Clark and the Fever are also scheduled to play against the Mercury in Phoenix on Sept 2 in a game that will air on NBA TV and Arizona's Family 3TV The Mercury went 0-3 against the Fever last season 95-86 and on the road against the Fever on Aug More: What the front office's strategy looked like for the Phoenix Mercury in 2025 12 assists and nine rebounds in her first game against the Mercury last season 13 assists and six rebounds in the second game against the Mercury Clark scored 29 points and recorded 10 assists in the final game against Phoenix in 2024 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today The WNBA season tips off on May 16 and bettors are already diving into which player could be named the league's MVP In 2024, Vegas' A'ja Wilson won the W's most coveted individual award after averaging 26.9 points But with the start of the season on the horizon, Indiana's Caitlin Clark — not Wilson — is at the top of the board to win the award in 2025 Let's dive into the latest odds at BetMGM as of May 5 Caitlin Clark is the favorite to be named WNBA MVP in 2025 In 2024 — her inaugural pro season — Clark averaged 19.2 points But Wilson — a three-time MVP and widely regarded as the league's best player — is not far behind at +210 In addition to adding the W's MVP hardware to her trophy case last year Wilson dazzled as part of the Olympic team that won Gold in Paris and was also named MVP of the international tournament Minnesota's Napheesa Collier rounds out the top three at +325 Another name bettors might want to watch is Breanna Stewart at +1200. Stewie has been named league MVP twice in her career — once in 2018 as a part of the Seattle Storm and then in 2023 as part of the Liberty Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily It’s been a month since I last used my weekly column space to discuss the on-field status of the Orioles it was too early to make serious judgments The Orioles are a fifth of the way through the season and … they’re still not a good baseball team Their .687 OPS is in the bottom half of the league And it’s unbelievably barely above .500 against left-handed pitching .502 is actually higher than I expected it to be The Orioles’ team ERA is worse than every team in the big leagues besides the Marlins Their opponents’ batting average actually IS worse than the Marlins although the Rockies and their elevation prevent them from being in dead last my question was whether the Orioles’ slow start was an extension of their 42-46 slump to the finish line last year I’m not sure that’s really a question any longer This isn’t a team that caught in a funk and just needs to snap out of it It’s a fundamentally flawed team and has been for some time the Orioles are only 20 percent through the season they’ll match the 19-31 start the 2019 Nationals famously got off to before going on to win the World Series Last year’s Detroit Tigers were eight games under .500 on Aug But just because there’s precedent for teams dramatically turning things around in the middle of the season that doesn’t mean we can assume this team somehow will What would make us believe there’s a path to fixing this Zach Eflin appears to be on the cusp of returning If Tomoyuki Sugano can sustain his success and Eflin is as good as he was before being sidelined Dean Kremer’s seven shutout innings against the Royals May 2 were downright miraculous by Orioles standards Perhaps you’ve heard that Kremer has a history of being a good bit better after May 1 than he is before May 1 … Dean Kremer is a much different pitcher after April he has a 3.52 ERA and 1.252 WHIP.If the Orioles get the latter the remainder of the season it would be a massive boost to the rotation two and a half starters when Eflin gets back at least Félix Bautista looks like Félix Bautista again Jackson Holliday is finally showing prolonged signs of being Jackson Holliday He is hitting .341/.449/.561 since April 16 Gunnar Henderson is similarly showing signs of being Gunnar Henderson again Jordan Westburg and Tyler O’Neill are on the cusp of returning Will any of that fix their grotesque performance against lefties After the Rangers fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker on Sunday quite a few Orioles fans wondered if perhaps hitting coach Cody Asche might meet the same fate soon But we know that’s not the scalp the most bloodthirsty of Orioles fans want Is it time to have the Brandon Hyde conversation? Depends who you ask. And I’m doing lots of asking. CBS Sports MLB analyst David Samson, a former front office executive with the Marlins and Expos, thinks it is While acknowledging the Orioles’ struggles aren’t Hyde’s fault Samson is of the belief that they “have to” fire him “I think this new owner is going to have to make a change,” he told me “I’m sorry for Brandon because I know him well and I’ve worked with him in my career But there is something going on in Baltimore that if you’re the new owner David [Rubenstein] Samson actually thinks the Orioles should do it before Memorial Day because they need as much of the season as possible on the other side of the managerial change Not everyone agrees. FOX Sports MLB analyst and two-time All-Star catcher A.J. Pierzynski asked the obvious follow-up “Does firing him change anything?” Pierzynski asked rhetorically it’s the same position players.” So what would actually make things any different for a hypothetical managerial replacement I’m still probably closer to Pierzynski’s opinion than I am Samson’s despite joining the chorus of confusion as to why Charlie Morton appeared in a two-run game May 4 I’ve thought Memorial Day was the first appropriate time to consider that option and I’m not ready to move off of that My gut tells me the Orioles are pretty much the same no matter who the manager might be the rest of the way But I understand this is how baseball works Hopefully something … anything … changes between now and then See all posts by Glenn Clark. Follow Glenn Clark on Twitter at @glennclarkradio Click here to sign up for PressBox’s free weekly email newsletter The 23-year-old has turned into a global icon for the sport and Brazil's head coach Leo Figueiro made sure she knew so during the game: "You're an amazing player," he told Clark as she walked towards their bench You've changed the history of basketball." Caitlin exchange with the Brazil coach“You’re an amazing player congratulations. you’ve changed changed the history in basketball”“I appreciate it thanks for coming here. most people you’ve played in front of?”“Yeah” 😭 pic.twitter.com/T4oGGVHOQO Thanks for coming here and playing us," she responded before asking: "Most people you've played in front of?" "Yeah," Figueiro answered with a smile Clark finished Sunday's exhibition with a game-high 16 points that included a ridiculous three-pointer from the same spot where she broke the NCAA's all-time scoring record Sunday was the Fever's second of three preseason games before kicking off the 2025 regular season They open their campaign this coming Saturday and the Chicago Sky from Indiana's Gainbridge Field House Iowa — A day that started with Caitlin Clark’s triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena ended with the WNBA basking in the spotlight No Iowa athlete in the last 80 years can match Clark’s impact and that was on full display from the parking lot tailgates four hours before tipoff to the 117-decibel explosion when she connected on her first 3-pointer Sunday afternoon Tickets for Indiana Fever’s exhibition — a 108-44 win against the Brazilian national team — sold out in 24 minutes and nearly every row in the 14,998-seat arena featured a No Complete 𝗖𝗖haos 🤯@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/I6rXUnZ9CT — Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) May 4, 2025 “I felt like a Hawkeye today,” Mitchell said It was good connecting back with college students from walking across the campus yesterday but they’re also going to be here cheering for you and our entire team I think that’s what’s so great about these fans is they really rally around the entire team.” It’s not an unprecedented move for the WNBA to play exhibitions on college campuses the Las Vegas Aces and A’ja Wilson played one at South Carolina the Brazilian national team competed against the Chicago Sky at LSU which Sky forward Angel Reese led to the 2023 national title Iowa ranked second in NCAA women’s basketball attendance in each of the last two seasons and the second of which didn’t involve Clark the Hawkeyes sold out every home game and nearly every road environment She became the most popular athlete in college sports and the Hawkeyes’ NCAA championship loss to South Carolina picked up 18.9 million viewers — 4.1 million more than the men’s championship game that year it’s natural for the WNBA to bring its product to Iowa City Iowa women’s basketball fans immediately followed the Fever when Clark became the No Interest in the WNBA soared with fans buying subscriptions to the league’s app to watch the Fever and other teams summer sports conversations that once revolved around the Chicago Cubs or St Louis Cardinals shifted to the Fever or Las Vegas Aces which former Hawkeyes Megan Gustafson and Kate Martin called home last year Hundreds of Iowa fans traveled to Minnesota last August to watch a Friday-Saturday doubleheader featuring the Lynx playing the Aces and Fever Many others have made the trip to Indianapolis But that’s not the same as seeing the teams at home The Fever coming to Iowa City as a testament to Clark’s popularity acknowledged the interest and can pay major dividends for the team and the league “We have great college basketball fan bases throughout the country that deserve an opportunity to witness these women doing what they do at the highest level,” said Fever coach Stephanie White who played at Purdue and has broadcast numerous games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena “I love these kinds of environments and opportunities for our team for our league and to bring special talents back home.” Fever shooting guard Lexie Hull rocked a Clark Iowa No 22 T-shirt to the arena as a nod to her teammate and friend I was so excited to see it firsthand,” Hull said you see all the clips or you see the decal on the floor but being here is a whole different story.” CC goes crazyyyy 🤯@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/vO7JeyKf3c — Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) May 4, 2025 Clark was the star attraction and hundreds of youngsters mobbed her after the game for autographs just like when she was a student She scored 16 points and donned the exact Nike brand Bruce Lee Kobes like she did for every big Iowa game But her Fever uniform contains a splash of red which serves as a metaphorical connection that the future isn’t just black-and-gold for Iowa’s WNBA fans “Just the way that Caitlin has not only gotten Iowa people together it’s just amazing,” Fever forward Sophie Cunningham said “For us to come back and have them celebrate where she’s at I think that’s such a smart move for Iowa and the WNBA but also let’s bring them home so people can celebrate them at the pro level (Photo of Caitlin Clark: Matthew Holst / Getty Images) Scott Dochterman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering national college football and the Big Ten He previously covered Iowa athletics for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Land of 10 Caitlin Clark hasn't missed a beat as a long-range shooter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena The Indiana Fever star made four of her first six attempts from 3-point range Sunday in an exhibition game vs The fourth 3-pointer ignited the Iowa City crowd as Clark unleashed the shot from beyond the logo − 36 feet away from the hoop The former Hawkeyes star celebrated near the ESPN broadcast table and acknowledged fans after the shot The basket was reminiscent of the shot Clark took to break the NCAA career scoring record in 2024 The location of that shot is marked with a "22 Clark" logo on the floor Clark is battling a left leg injury that kept her out of Saturday's preseason game against Washington She was cleared to play in Sunday's game and had 16 points in about 19 minutes through three quarters Clark spent part of Sunday's game on a stationary bike near the Fever's bench Indiana is being cautious with Clark's minutes due to the injury Caitlin Clark returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday as the Indiana Fever played the Brazil National Team in an exhibition game Clark and the Fever have one more preseason game Indiana opens the regular season May 17 at Chicago Clark has been battling a left leg injury that kept her sidelined during Saturday's preseason game vs She was cleared to play Sunday but she's expected to top out around 20 or 25 minutes A sellout crowd enthusiastically cheered for the Fever during the first half of Sunday's game Here's a look at Clark's statistics through the first two quarters More: Caitlin Clark final stats in Indiana Fever game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Caitlin Clark missed the Fever's exhibition opener Saturday because of a left leg injury but she is expected to play Sunday when Indiana takes on the Brazil national team at the University of Iowa (4 p.m Clark initially was listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Washington Mystics and warmed up before tipoff in Indianapolis But she was announced as out just before the game started and watched from the bench as the Fever won 79-74 in overtime Veteran free agent signee Sydney Colson started in place of Clark and other Fever players spent time at point guard Coach Stephanie White noted how Clark was very active on the bench talking to her teammates and the staff during the game "Her communication was outstanding," White said and I felt like at one point she wanted to go back and put her uniform on and come out and play she's had a lot of progress in the last 24 hours We'll see what happens and how she feels after the workouts that she went through today a first-team All-WNBA pick and Rookie of the Year last season played in all 40 regular-season games and both playoff games in 2024 Clark never missed a game in her four seasons at Iowa (2020-24) where she became the all-time Division I scoring leader More than 13 months after her final game there as a college at Iowa, Caitlin Clark once again got the chance to thrill the crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City It was the second of three preseason games for the Fever Clark had missed Indiana’s preseason game Saturday against the Washington Mystics with a left leg injury but logged 19 minutes and made six of her 10 shots The reigning WNBA rookie of the year was one of four starters from a new-look Fever team to finish in double figures Kelsey Mitchell had a game-high 17 points and three steals Indiana made 15 of its 33 3-pointers (45.5%) and forced 26 Brazil turnovers The Fever will wrap up its preseason on Saturday with a matchup against the Atlanta Dream before their regular-season opener on May 17 against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky Here are updates and highlights from the Fever's blowout victory against Brazil: REQUIRED READING: 'It sold out in 45 minutes.' Iowa can't wait to celebrate Caitlin Clark homecoming including a 4-of-6 mark from 3-point range the Fever looked like a much-improved squad from what it was a year ago when Clark was a rookie rolling past the Brazilian national team 108-44 Kelsey Mitchell led all players with 17 points and three steals while Clark had 16 points and a game-high five assists in her return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena While Indiana's win was just an exhibition game against an overmatched opponent it's worth noting Brazil lost to the Chicago Sky by 27 points on Friday With Clark likely on the bench for the rest of the afternoon the Fever is up 90-35 on the Brazilian national team Indiana has dominated in every facet of the game holding Brazil to just 25% shooting and forcing its opponent into 19 turnovers On what was likely her final play of the afternoon with the Fever up by 52 late in the third quarter Clark crossed halfcourt and proceeded to pull up to swish a 35-foot 3-pointer from only about a foot behind where she broke the NCAA Division I women's basketball career scoring record in 2024 during her senior season at Iowa Clark's deepest 3 during her rookie season with the Fever was 32.5 feet For as much excitement as there was about Clark's return to Iowa the Fever is having its way with the Brazilian national team Indiana is 24 of 42 from the field (57.1%) including a ridiculous 12 of 18 from 3-point range (66.7%) After grabbing her fifth rebound of the day Clark immediately turned her eyes up court and tossed an outlet pass to a streaking DeWanna Bonner who caught it in stride and got a layup to extend the Fever's lead to 40 points It was the second assist of the day for Clark Fever up 20 on Brazil at end of first quarterCaitlin Clark and the Fever are having no problems with the Brazilian national team through the opening 10 minutes A Clark transition 3-pointer pushed Indiana's lead to 20 Clark has six points and has made two of her three 3s in seven minutes The Fever stretched its first-quarter lead to 15 points in style with Sydney Colson finding Natasha Howard with a deft behind-the-back pass on a 2-on-1 fast break for an easy layup In what’s undoubtedly a familiar sight for the thousands crammed into Carver-Hawkeye Arena Caitlin Clark made her first shot of the day coming off a screen and appearing to absorb some contact to drain a 3-pointer from the top of the key for the first points of the game In the hours leading up to the Fever’s game against Brazil there had still been a question of whether Caitlin Clark’s Iowa homecoming would include her actually playing in the game On that front, the home fans in Iowa City got some good news, as Clark was listed as available on the Fever’s pregame availability report Clark missed the Fever’s preseason opener against the Washington Mystics with a left leg injury something Clark described as “a little bit of tightness.” She went through warmups with the team and wasn’t wearing a brace "She had a lot of progress in the last 24 hours, and that was our goal," Fever coach Stephanie White said Saturday "Our goal is to see how she progresses every day so we'll see what happens and see how she feels after the workouts that she went through today and then hopefully she'll be ready tomorrow." What channel is Indiana Fever vs. Brazil on today?TV channel: ESPNLivestream: ESPN app | ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)The Fever's game against the Brazilian national team will air on ESPN Streaming options for the game includes the ESPN app, ESPN+ — ESPN’s subscription streaming service — and Fubo the last of which offers a free trial for potential subscribers Watch Indiana Fever vs Brazil live with Fubo (free trial) The Fever and the Brazilian national team are scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m May 4 from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Clark and the improved roster around her will put on a show against a solid Brazilian national team albeit one that doesn't feature an active WNBA player REQUIRED READING: Indiana Fever will win 2025 WNBA championship... if these 5 things fall the right way Sunday's game against Brazil is the second of three preseason games for the Fever who will wrap up their preseason slate on Saturday Below is a look at the Fever's first five games of the 2025 WNBA regular season. To see Indiana's full 2025 schedule, click here IA) – It was a homecoming for the ages for Caitlin Clark She and the Indiana Fever played an exhibition game against the Brazilian National Team on Sunday and came away with a dominant performance going 6-of-10 from behind the arc in front of her old college fans Indiana will close out the preseason this Saturday against Atlanta City of Greensburg Announces Veterans Banners Honorees Largest Domestic Investment in Three Decades expected to create over 900 jobs CHICAGO, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced plans to invest over $2 billion over the next 5 years in its North America business marking the company's largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years Amid rising demand for its consumer brands these investments will significantly enhance its US manufacturing capacity accelerate its innovation plans and support its ambitious growth targets This broad-based investment program centers on two transformative projects: a new advanced manufacturing facility in Warren site with a state-of-the-art automated distribution center It also includes additional capital expenditure linked to innovation and automation upgrades across its North America supply chain network These projects are expected to create more than 900 highly skilled jobs in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing "This landmark investment represents a strategic bet on the American consumer and our ability to drive innovation-led sustainable growth for Kimberly-Clark," said Russ Torres "It reflects the confidence we have in our long-term growth plans and complements a broad range of commercial and R&D investments we have been making throughout the business as part of our Powering Care transformation journey." Closer to ConsumersThe new facility in Warren strategically located in geographic proximity to roughly 117 million consumers will serve as a vital hub for the Northeast and Midwest regions Spread across more than a million square feet the Warren facility will provide the capacity needed to unleash future growth for Kimberly-Clark's fastest growing personal care categories Its proprietary manufacturing technologies will enable the creation of new and improved next-generation consumer products "We welcome Kimberly-Clark's first investment in Ohio," said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine "Kimberly-Clark has advanced-production facilities all over the world and the fact that they are now coming to Trumbull County says a great deal about the area's workforce and Ohio's leadership in rebuilding the domestic manufacturing supply." "Kimberly-Clark's decision to make its first Ohio investment in Trumbull County would not have happened without close collaboration from our partner at Lake to River as well as at the state and local level to establish a site that is attractive for both rapid development and long-term growth," said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P "We all look forward to working closely alongside Kimberly-Clark as it launches its new cutting-edge manufacturing facility," he added Faster and more Hi-Tech Logistics Network of the FutureMeanwhile a new Regional Distribution Center (DC) in Beech Island will create the infrastructure necessary to support future scale and unlock network efficiencies Located next to the company's largest manufacturing facility the automated DC will significantly increase the site's ability to direct-ship and streamline its distribution footprint The facility will leverage advanced robotics and high-density automated storage to dramatically improve operational efficiencies and fast-track speed to market "Thanks to South Carolina's exceptional business climate global leaders like Kimberly-Clark Corporation are finding lasting success in our state The company's commitment to investing in South Carolina is truly something worth celebrating and we congratulate Kimberly-Clark and Aiken County on this milestone." "These investments in North America represent the strong progress we are making on our end-to-end supply chain transformation specifically in terms of network optimization," said Tamera Fenske "By bringing together manufacturing and distribution under one automated roof and resilient manufacturing network that will enhance service levels for our retail partners and contribute to our gross productivity plan Beech Island is the largest site in our network so this new investment will drive impact at scale," she added The announcement comes one year after Kimberly-Clark launched its company-wide transformation initiative – the most comprehensive in its 150-year history The investment underscores how the company is executing against its strategy to deliver on global growth targets with North America positioned to be a key growth driver Construction for both facilities is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and expected to be completed over the next 2-3 years Forward Looking StatementsCertain matters contained in this news release concerning the business outlook including our future planned investments constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based upon management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Kimberly-Clark There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated or that our results will be as estimated Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and we undertake no obligation to publicly update them The assumptions used as a basis for the forward-looking statements include many estimates that depend on the achievement of future cost savings and projected volume increases including the risk that we are not able to realize the anticipated benefits of the 2024 Transformation Initiative and the planned future investments described in this press release (including risks related to disruptions to our business or operations or related to any delays in construction hiring and implementation), war in Ukraine (including the related responses of consumers and suppliers and sanctions issued by the U.S. government trade or similar regulatory actions (including current and potential trade and tariff actions affecting the countries where we operate and the resulting negative impacts on our supply chain fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates the prices and availability of our raw materials disruptions in the capital and credit markets counterparty defaults (including customers suppliers and financial institutions with which we do business) failure to realize the expected benefits or synergies from our acquisition and disposition activity impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and our projections of operating results and other factors that may affect our impairment testing severe weather conditions, regional instabilities and hostilities (including the war in Israel) potential competitive pressures on selling prices for our products general economic and political conditions globally and in the markets in which we do business as well as our ability to maintain key customer relationships could affect the realization of these estimates "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 could cause our future results to differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf Other factors not presently known to us or that we presently consider immaterial could also affect our business operations and financial results Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported first quarter 2025 results driven by resilient consumer demand is announcing the launch of its new XXL size Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Paper, Forest Products & Containers Retail Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: 2025 8:55 AM EDTCaitlin Clark is hardly the only competitive person in her family The Indiana Fever star and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year had her fair share of on-court issues during her rookie campaign racking up six technical fouls - just one away from a mandatory one-game suspension As it turns out that competitive spirit might just come from her father Clark's father admitted in an interview that he “I was a pretty emotional player,” he said “I even recall fights in a couple of games Caitlin and I see a lot of me in her in that way but I think she does a much better job of controlling her emotion but she has the presence of mind not to react when someone says something or does something to her I wish I had a little bit more of that maturity when I was at Simpson.” Fast forward eight months and the Fever were back out on the court - and Clark's dad was back in the headlines was interviewed during her game against Brazil back in Iowa City During his conversation with ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe Clark was asked what her learned about being a WNBA parent for the first time He immediately called out the officiating from around the league I think there's a lot of room for improvement there I've kind of noticed a little bit of a difference [on Sunday] it looks like they're really officiating the game like it should be officiated," he said plainly people are going to like the product even more than it is right now." complained quite about the officiating several times during her rookie campaign but didn't have any complaints following the team's 108-44 victory on May 4 in the preseason showdown May 4, 2025 2:00 PM EDTIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made it a point to get stronger this offseason after WNBA veterans attempted to bully her during her standout rookie season I think that was the biggest thing for myself While she certainly got stronger this offseason, Clark still managed to suffer an injury that kept her out of the team's preseason debut on May 3 - much to the chagrin of WNBA fans everywhere.  The injury announcement seemed like more of a precaution allowing Clark some grace before her first true game of the season She and the Fever are back on the court today for an international friendly against Brazil back in Clark's old stomping grounds in Iowa City Ahead of the game Clark was spotted in an all-gray outfit that caught the attention of social media "The fit is [fire emoji]," one fan said "She looks goooddddd," said another "The people asking if she is playing need to stop They held her out of yesterday's game TO MAKE SURE SHE COULD PLAY TODAY IN CARVER Freak injuries happen and how bad would it be if she played the 1 game they have before the Carver game and she gets hurt and can't play in IC?" offered another hoping to calm the fears of those wondering if she'll miss another game Caitlin Clark makes her on-court return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena today as her Indiana Fever plays a preseason game against the Brazilian National Team in Iowa City The game is sure to ignite the always passionate Iowa women's basketball fans, hoping to see Clark and the WNBA's Fever put on a show for Hawkeye nation one more time More: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever score today: Live updates, highlights for WNBA in Iowa city More: What to know about Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's WNBA preseason game in Iowa Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will play on ESPN. The game can also be streamed on FUBO which offers a free trial to new subscribers More: Most expensive Caitlin Clark game? It may be the Fever's preseason game at Carver You can stream Clark and her Fever's preseason game on FUBO one had to look long and hard to identify Zaydrius Rainey-Sale He was the one guy among the 94 who gathered for last Friday's closing proceedings who hasn't played a snap of college ball yet The freshman linebacker was that person in the short hair and thick glasses which was sort of an conservative if not studious look for him The 6-foot-3 225-pound Rainey Sale from Bethel High School in suburban Tacoma -- recovering from a schoolboy knee injury and surgery that forced him to miss all of spring ball -- by all accounts is hardly a boring guy and the room lights up because he’s in it,” UW linebackers coach Brian Odom said He’s thirsting for knowledge of the scheme "If he plays half as good as he prepares right now walking behind quarterback Demond Williams Jr his spring game appearance was more than a little surprising because during his intense recruitment Rainey-Sale gave off sort of a hipster vibe his 4-star recruit sneer unmistakable in photos shoots from Florida State to Montlake While he's bigger than all of the other UW scholarship linebackers and has a reputation for physicality the newcomer in his bookish appearance at Husky Stadium looked like he could out-study you to death Or he was doing his best Clark Kent impersonation / UW Rainey-Sale was one of about a dozen players who didn't play in the two-hour spring finale coach Jedd Fsich said he expected each and every one of them to be ready to go in three months for fall camp That'll give Rainey-Sale plenty of time to ditch the glasses and resume a somewhat scary personna to match his football reputation If UW Named Spring MVP, It Would Have Been Clark Interceptions and Young Players Highlight Spring Game LB Deven Bryant Rates As Spring Football Surprise This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Paris ISD CTE senior engineering students had the opportunity to explore real-world engineering in action during visits to Harrison Walker & Harper and Kimberly-Clark recently students toured high-tech manufacturing lines and sustainability come together in one of the world’s leading consumer product companies They then had a chance to ask questions from a panel of KC engineers students first got a tour of their offices with CEO Jordan Harper followed by an inside look at project planning and how architectural designers bring ideas from ideation to development Architectural Designer Kelsey Turk walked the students through the design build project from concept all the way through to construction documents “This hands-on experience gave our students valuable insight into career paths and the exciting challenges that engineers solve every day Huge thanks to the teams at HWH and Kimberly-Clark for investing in the next generation of engineers.”  and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Designed and Developed by 1st Street Media playCaitlin Clark: 'The vibes are really good' with the new coach and teammates (0:56)Caitlin Clark says it has been a learning process with her new coach and teammates but she highlights the team's strong physicality and pace heading into the season Given her tremendous college career and record-setting rookie year will be contending for the league's highest individual honor in just her second season -- but it's her immense popularity with the betting public that truly pushed her to favorite status a result of massive betting action behind her: Several major sportsbooks report at least 50% of tickets supporting her MVP campaign and a lot of the bigger money is also buying in with ESPN BET topping out at 77.7% of its MVP handle share backing the Iowa Hawkeyes legend It's the culmination of years of ardent fan support which sportsbooks have grown accustomed to and prepared for "The thing about Clark is that she just draws a lot of money no matter what [odds] we put her up at," DraftKings sportsbook director Johnny Avello told ESPN so I don't think we're going to get hurt too bad [if she ends up winning]." Avello acknowledges that the sportsbook's Clark liability could increase as the season goes on and the pot gets larger Where he and other bookmakers are more concerned is the growing hazard on the Fever as a whole with ESPN BET director of North American sports trading Adrian Horton previously calling them the book's "biggest liability by a wide margin." Indiana's ascendency after a big offseason that saw it acquire key players DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard "A'ja Wilson's team won so many games more than the Fever and Clark I think this year it's just going to be relatively close in the standings which helps Clark's case," Caesars Sportsbook pro basketball lead David Lieberman told ESPN "They're expected to be a top-three team in the league which gives Clark a perfectly good opportunity to snag the MVP." the preseason favorite has gone on to win the award every season; Clark would have the second-shortest odds to win Clark won 2024's Rookie of the Year after entering the campaign with astoundingly short -750 odds. The 2025 favorite is significantly longer than that, but is still odds-on, as Dallas Wings first-year player Bueckers shows -225 at ESPN BET have all been first overall draft selections While it's not quite as fervent as the support Clark always seems to receive Bueckers has gotten robust backing at several sportsbooks with both Caesars and DraftKings reporting heavy action on her "The bettors know Bueckers and so that's who they're isolating on as the season starts and goes on," Avello said but at this point it's been all Bueckers." One player who could provide a real challenge to Bueckers is second overall draft pick Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm skill and professional experience in her native France make her an intriguing flier for many bettors as ESPN BET reports 44.4% of bets and a huge 70.9% of handle backing her for Rookie of the Year but maybe Malonga will put up absurd rebound numbers and blocks and stuff like that to inch her a lot closer to Bueckers in the Rookie of the Year race than maybe people were expecting." Lieberman clarifies that although Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made the 2024 race competitive with excellent defensive metrics he believes Clark's all-around performance put her over the top It remains to be seen how that will play out between the top two candidates in 2025 It seems like forever ago since she last played here – even though it’s only been 13½ months, since Iowa outlasted West Virginia in a second-round NCAA Tournament game in late March of 2024. Now, Clark was set to play as a second-year Indiana Fever guard before a sold-out crowd at Carver-Hawkeye with an ESPN national audience watching her team’s May 4 exhibition game against the Brazil National Team. Indiana opens the regular season May 17 against the Chicago Sky, so this was a tune-up – and Clark’s first exhibition after she sat out the day before against the Washington Mystics. What did she have in store for her adoring fans at Iowa, where she made four years of memories including two national title-game runs? “I certainly give the fans something to cheer about. That's my goal. Get them involved. Get them loud,” Clark said. “Because, I told my teammates, it's going to be the loudest arena you’ve ever played in. So, I’ve got to make a few shots and be able to get them on their feet.” Here are some other topics Clark addressed in her pregame media availability. “One of the best parts about the fan base is it’s not a one player thing. It was the same thing during my time at Iowa. You go down the roster, and they loved every single girl on the team, whether they played 40 minutes a night or whether they never got in the game.” “This is an opportunity for us to really work on ourselves and build chemistry and get better.” What Clark said about her expected playing time“I just love to compete at the end of the day. This is a building that I'm very comfortable playing in, a fan base I love playing in front of.” “A lot of those games were high-intensity games, I was playing 40 minutes. I won't be playing 40 minutes, shockingly. As a competitor, those are the moments you live for, when the spotlight’s on.” What Clark said about her new team and coach Stephanie White“Some of the things we do defensively is completely different than how they were taught last year. And that's not a bad thing by any means. It's just you have to break some habits, and that's going to take some time. … So, I think it's just continuing to build chemistry, trying to get lineups on the floor, different lineups on the floor that work.” (Of note, this was her first full professional offseason after going straight from college to the WNBA last April) “I think just consistency, that's what it was for me. Like I hadn't had six or seven months to just be consistent in everything that I did, whether that was on court skill development, whether that was how I ate, whether (it was) being in the weight room. “I think that has led me to look a little bigger. We'll see if it helps, I don’t know, that remains to be seen. But it's worked in our workouts so far. But I think just from a stamina standpoint … it's going to help me feel better by game 40 to 44 and then the playoffs, the most important time of the year. It’s physical, refs tend to swallow their whistle.” Clark on when she noticed Carver-Hawkeye first really come to life“I would probably say my sophomore year, when we played Michigan, was our first sellout. We're playing for the Big Ten regular-season title. … Nobody really expected us to win the Big Ten that year. “I think that was probably the real first point. I was like, ‘Wow, this is special,’ and I still have two more years to be here and enjoy this. And we certainly, every year, elevated it and elevated it, even when I didn't know if we could continue to do that with how much success we had and how great our fans were. But they continued to show up.” “Somehow it feels like the pressure is always taken to another level and another level. But I always remind myself, it’s not a moment I haven’t been in before. I understand the expectations, I understand the pressure, and … I wouldn't want that any other way. I like to embrace that. There's going to be nights that are great. There's going to be nights that you struggle a little bit. It's just how you respond.” “You live your life completely different than you were in college, like you're a pro. You have to take care of yourself, you have to watch film. You have to get in and do treatment, whatever it is. So I think that was the biggest adjustment in Year 1. ... But really more than anything, just embracing it.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. By Madie Chandler | FeverBasketball.com In the initial moments of her return to Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Caitlin Clark drifted left off a screen and rattled down a 3-pointer from the center court Hawkeye logo. It was her first possession of her preseason debut, and her first shot back inside the arena at which she captivated college basketball as she wrote a new chapter of history for women’s sports. “I love to compete at the end of the day,” Clark said pregame. “But also, this is a building I’m very comfortable playing in.” Clark broke the NCAA’s all-time scoring record in Carver-Hawkeye, earning a stamp on the arena’s hardwood in her honor. Her No. 22 sits on the exact spot that she shot the record-breaking basket from – a forever reminder of the one-of-one player that thrilled the sold-out crowds of Iowa City before her Fever career. Now, back on Iowa’s campus to kickstart her second year campaign, Clark dazzled the crowd once again. She recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists in the first half to lead the Fever to a 70-point total at halftime. Clark was on a mission to put on a show for her Iowa City fans, stating before the contest that she told her Fever teammates that Carver-Hawkeye would be the loudest arena they’d ever played in. Her first bucket earned a pop of energy from the crowd, and that reaction snowballed with each consecutive basket by Clark. But those cheers rained down for her teammates, too. Kelsey Mitchell knocked down a 3-pointer directly following Clark’s opening basket, and Carver-Hawkeye erupted with the same enthusiasm it had for Clark. “I think it’s really good for our fans that might not have a chance to go see us play in the [WNBA],” Clark said of WNBA games played in college arenas. “…I think it gives them a great opportunity to come and cheer for us, and also see a team they’ve probably watched on TV quite a few times. “I’ve told my teammates they’re going to be here cheering for me, yes, but they’re also going to be here cheering for you and our entire team. And I think that’s what’s so great about these fans is they really rally around the entire team, it’s not just myself.” Clark finished her preseason debut with 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists. She made six of her 10 shots – 60 percent from the field, including 67 percent from beyond the arc. But the most memorable of Clark’s moments on Sunday afternoon came at the end of the third quarter as she raced up the floor with under a minute remaining in the period. She took three dribbles, eyed up her signature logo, and launched a 3-pointer from beyond it. Her 36-footer didn’t touch the rim as it sailed through the bottom of the net. As she embarks on her second year as a pro, Clark clings to her time at Iowa. “Those are some of the best memories I have in my entire life,” she said of her days playing in a Hawkeye uniform. “So just soak it in and enjoy it.” She gave Iowa City something to enjoy on Sunday, leading a ferocious Fever charge to a 108-44 victory in their second preseason contest. The reigning Rookie of the Year returned to her alma mater and gave her fans more memories in the arena that is now synonymous with her name. Clark sat down on the bench following her final minutes of action, and holding out her hands in a heart, she showed her love to the people that supported her on the campus that built her. IOWA CITY, Iowa — As soon as Hadley Carsjohns and Maya Conover heard Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were coming to Iowa they were telling their parents to get tickets in any way possible told IndyStar from the line to get into Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon “I was begging my mom for tickets,” Carsjohns Those tickets immediately became hard to come by. The Fever’s game against the Brazilian National team sold out in under 45 minutes wasn’t an option either — those ticket prices were sky-high They have family friends who are season-ticket holders who invited them to the game allowing Conover and Carsjohns to see Clark play again in the arena where she built her stardom They started watching Clark during her freshman year at Iowa when COVID-19 locked down games across the nation only family was allowed in to watch games during that 2020-21 season they could see how she lit up the Hawkeyes the whole court light up a bit,” Carsjohns said The two friends followed Clark’s career through college and even brought some of what she did on the court to their own youth basketball team “I think it showed our team that you don’t have to be selfish with the ball was waiting to get into the game with her mom and brother has been watching Clark since she went to a game with her grandparents when she was 5 years old The game was an early birthday present for Miller “I like that she doesn’t only think she’s the best at shooting,” Miller said “I like that she lets other teammates participate… and I thought it was fun now that she’s in the WNBA Those three girls were only a few of the hundreds of young fans that came to watch Clark and the Fever in her return to Iowa City Clark made sure to make time for every fan she could taking pictures and signing autographs before and after the game she was enveloped by fans hoping for a glimpse of her or a signed jersey and the young girls and young boys that stand there and I don't take that for granted,” Clark said I would be lying to you if I thought that was just like normal So I'm glad I can be a role model for them.” Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Fever newsletter IOWA CITY — Her final shot of the game looked familiar That memento is only on the Carver-Hawkeye Arena floor because of a shot she hit back in February of 2024 During her senior season with the Hawkeyes she launched from way beyond the 3-point line which broke the all-time NCAA women’s basketball scoring record “That’s just who she is,” Fever coach Stephanie White said of Clark's range after the Fever’s 108-44 win Nobody tells Steph Curry not to take good shots That was the last shot Clark took all game — a fitting end to her outing six rebounds and five assists on an efficient 6-of-10 shooting from the field a video montage of her record-breaking shot against Michigan played on the jumbotron in between the third and fourth quarters right after she drilled a near replica of it It was the present-day ushering nostalgia of the past May 4 was homecoming and Clark was the queen Her return to Iowa City was that of a rock star That is if the rock star is a globally recognized basketball player “I think it’s hard to put into words what exactly it means to me,” Clark said after the game Like I’m just very thankful to be able to come back to a place that continues to support me And see old friends that are having a great time getting to watch me do my thing that don’t play basketball anymore that are just my friends It’s just fun to come back here and kinda feel like you're in college again in a way.” it wasn’t difficult to see that something meaningful was happening There was already a line down the sidewalk near the south entrance There was no shortage of people donning 22s — Clark’s jersey number — whether that came in the form of Iowa gear or Indiana Fever branded Clark emerged from the tunnel that leads into the depths of Carver-Hawkeye Arena The area around that tunnel was jammed with people and Clark seemingly appeared out of the mosh She had finished up her pregame media session This is the university where her stardom grew to new heights It's the program that she took to back-to-back national championship appearances the first of which was preceded by knocking off formidable giant South Carolina in the Final Four This was the venue where Clark generated iconic moments Buzzer beaters against Indiana in 2023 and Michigan State in 2024 The record-breaking three against Michigan The University of Iowa did not make Caitlin Clark Caitlin Clark But it is the place where that rise to global prominence took place “It’s amazing just to see how many people love her in this city,” Fever rookie Makayla Timpson said of Clark “She made her mark here and it’s just incredible to see all the fans and just how much she’s put into working and the impact she’s had on this city Iowa’s 3-point sniper and lockdown defender she made a crucial play down the stretch during Iowa’s win over UConn in the 2024 Final Four by forcing an offensive foul Former longtime Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder was there who made a sudden decision to retire following Clark’s final season at Iowa was in attendance to watch her former player who recently left the Hawkeyes’ staff to become the head coach at Florida Gulf Coast Current and former Hawkeye players were there Those are the ones who know Clark in a more intimate setting But they aren’t the only ones who have had a profound impact on her “Just seeing the amount of people — and young girls and young boys that stand there and scream for me to sign their stuff — I don’t take that for granted,” Clark said I would be lying to you if I thought that was like normal and everybody gets to do that So I’m glad I can be a role model for them I’m sure they still would’ve been there screaming my name and wanting an autograph and I think that just really kinda puts into perspective the impact There’s a lot more bigger things in life than basketball.” At a parking lot near Carver-Hawkeye Arena three young girls are dribbling and passing a basketball around At least two of them are wearing red Indiana Fever Clark shirts with 22 on the back preparing for her second season in the WNBA departs from the place that holds a special place in her heart Follow Tyler Tachman on X @Tyler_T15 Closures & Delays Sports | Indiana Fever Cruise In Caitlin Clark’s Return To Iowa Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark scored 16 points in 19 minutes of action in her return to Iowa City as the Indiana Fever rolled to a 108-44 victory over the Brazilian national team in sold out Carver-Hawkeye Arena Clark was four-of-six from three point range and grabbed six rebounds while adding five assists as she deals with a leg injury that kept her out of Indiana’s exhibition opener Clark was four-of-six from three point range and grabbed six rebounds while adding five assists showing little or no signs of the a leg injury that kept her out of Indiana’s exhibition opener who led Iowa to back-to-back trips to the NCAA championship game Clark says playing exhibition games on college campuses is a great way to take the game to the fans Fever coach Stephanie White on the atmosphere in Carver-Hawkeye Arena White feels it is a good way to promote the WNBA White says getting Clark back on the floor was a boost on offense including 12 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