Caitlin Clark's Absence From Three-point Contest Shakes WNBA

WHO:

Fox News - Caitlin Clark is described as a "fan-favorite" teammate of Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever.

Daily Mail Sports - Caitlin Clark is announced as the new cover star of NBA 2K27, making history as the first-ever WNBA player to feature on her own solo global premium cover for the video game franchise.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark is described as a "fan-favorite" teammate of Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever.

Sportskeeda - Emmanuel Acho referred to Caitlin Clark as the face of the WNBA, comparing her to LeBron James.

Daily Mail Sports - Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever star

Sportskeeda - Caitlin Clark, WNBA player

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Caitlin Clark was named the Associated Press Player of the Week by the WNBA for the week of July 13 to July 19.

Sportskeeda - During the week from July 13 to July 19, Clark averaged 25 points and 2 assists per game over three games.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever broke USA Sports' WNBA viewership record for the second straight week, averaging 1.14 million viewers.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark's absence from the WNBA 3-Point Contest is referred to as a "huge blow for embattled league" by multiple sources.

Sportskeeda - Caitlin Clark won another Player of the Week award, averaging 25 points per game during the week from July 13 to July 19.

Daily Mail Sports - Caitlin Clark has never competed in the WNBA 3-Point Contest, and this year will be no different as she declines the invitation.

Fox News - The WNBA has added logo shots to the contest, which were seemingly designed to highlight Clark's long-distance shooting abilities.

Daily Mail Sports - Caitlin Clark will not compete in the WNBA 3-Point Contest this year.

Sportskeeda - Caitlin Clark was named the Associated Press Player of the Week by the WNBA.

Sportskeeda - During the week from July 13 to July 19, Clark averaged 25 points per game over three games.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The week from July 13 to July 19 is referenced for Clark's performance.

WHY:

Fox News - Caitlin Clark's decision to decline the WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation is described as a major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN.

Daily Mail Sports - Caitlin Clark is described as continuing to "singlehandedly save the WNBA."

Fox News - The WNBA's addition of logo shots to the contest was designed to highlight Clark's long-distance shooting abilities, indicating the league's efforts to promote her brand.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark's decision to decline the WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation is described as a major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN.

Daily Mail Sports - Caitlin Clark's absence from the three-point contest is described as a "huge blow for embattled league."

HOW:

Sportskeeda - Clark's performance metrics include an average of 25 points and participation in three games during the specified week.

Caitlin Clark, a fan-favorite teammate of Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever, has been named the Associated Press Player of the Week by the WNBA for the week of July 13 to July 19, during which she averaged 25 points and 2 assists per game over three games. In a disappointing turn for All-Star Weekend and ESPN, Clark has decided to decline her invitation to the WNBA 3-Point Contest. Her absence from the event is being felt as a significant loss for fans and the league alike.