Caitlin Clark, a rising star in women's basketball, is making headlines with a lucrative Nike shoe deal and significant endorsements. She has outperformed notable athletes in popularity polls and jersey sales, sparking discussions about race and privilege in sports. Clark's impact on the WNBA's profitability and future potential is being closely watched, with her signing a major deal with Nike expected. Her achievements, including winning prestigious awards and setting records, have garnered widespread attention and praise, highlighting the growing popularity and commercial value of women's sports.
Headline in Breitbart: Black USA Today columnist upset white Caitlin Clark got shoe deal. Besides the ugly racism of this, I specifically stated, in an almost comically overdone way, that it was great Clark got her deal. This is bad even for them.
Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. https://t.co/YBHnbffGC9
Caitlin Clark makes more history as she notches another accolade https://t.co/N5mUPYIWgq
Caitlin Clark is 'getting screwed' in $28million Nike deal and it should start at $80m, insists Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy: 'It's STEALING - I hope she has an early opt out' https://t.co/VaYsZIToCK https://t.co/O3PtWnblOL
One of the founders of the Big 3 writes for @outkick that the Big 3 offered Caitlin Clark $15 million to play ten games against men in their league, explains why. Interesting piece: https://t.co/DmXXcqmxhq
Caitlin Clark is 'getting screwed' in $28million Nike deal, insists Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy https://t.co/DXOjkG3FMF https://t.co/mx23WzzvTB
🏀 Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation's top college athlete https://t.co/X4eYYW4g5F
Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. The Iowa basketball star who was recently the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft won the James E. Sullivan Award for the second straight year Tuesday night. https://t.co/LKvjRSfWRL
#CaitlinClark is set to sign #Nike for $28 million, inking 8 year https://t.co/S2D7t9ccDO https://t.co/M5OPduLvnc
Caitlin Clark is reportedly one step closer to scoring a major endorsement deal. https://t.co/r1CagsWOxx
For the first time, three WNBA teams have sold out of season tickets: Atlanta, Dallas, and reigning champions Las Vegas. Caitlin Clark has created big buzz around women's basketball—but the WNBA's booming popularity goes beyond the yet-to-debut star. @mgfleming12's story ⬇️
🏀🧺: Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. https://t.co/UooqVL1YN6
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. https://t.co/W4lk545YJ4
Lefty USA Today Sports Columnist Slams 'Ugliness' of Caitlin Clark's Nike Shoe Deal https://t.co/wP7LZSSQk4
If people want to complain about Caitlin Clark getting screwed complain about this. 8 year 28 million deal is STEALING. 8 years 80 million min is her worth and that's still prob too cheap. I hope she has an early opt out if they don't pay up when she blows through this deal. https://t.co/VNyPg7wPpS
Nikola Jokic's lack of major shoe deal with Big 3 brands throws cold water on Caitlin Clark white privilege narrative. https://t.co/IvOoh9UuuW
Caitlin Clark will reportedly receive the richest sponsorship contract for a women's basketball player ever 🤑 https://t.co/E5LDa04Bu7
.@nyliberty CEO @KeiaClarke talks with Axios' @sarafischer about the rising popularity of women's sports and partnering with brands: "It is a movement. This is the tipping point, it's for the long haul now and it's our job to really showcase the value and longevity." #BOWSS24 https://t.co/kPhMLCzG2a
The race-hustlers say it's racist that Nike gave Caitlin Clark a show deal over black women. Yet they leave out that Nike gave several black players shoe deals over Jokic, the best player in the game. https://t.co/IvOoh9UuuW
The popularity of women's sports will last and brands who aren't in the game are missing out, New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke says. https://t.co/Vl1lt4iRQi
The #WNBA's growth is propelling negotiations for the next CBA 📈 With increased recognition of women's sports' financial worth, salary caps could double or even triple. Read more ⬇️
.@RutgersWBB head coach @CoqueseWashing highlights the shift in thinking around women's basketball: "With the @WNBA, more girls want to be pros ... they want to be GMs. They look at women's basketball as a career to be involved in." #BOWSS24 https://t.co/SRAfCy4gKb
The future of women's sports is shining bright 🌟 The #WNBA's record-breaking draft viewership & the historic NCAA WBB championship game are just the beginning. Commissioners Cathy Engelbert & Jessica Berman discuss the game-changing momentum ⬇️ https://t.co/rTk2tmGzJ6
Jason Whitlock crowns Caitlin Clark: "Basketball is a black sport, and this little white girl is dominating. Caitlin Clark is like the underdog. She’s something unexpected. That’s why we love her." https://t.co/fEpIdwd0au
Good morning from the Business of Women’s Sports Summit! @sarafischer and Laura Correnti just kicked us off, noting this isn’t a moment. It is THE moment. This TN50 event will explore how we can best support the next 50 years in women’s sports Stay tuned! #BOWSS24 https://t.co/824bpJVlF9
The Indiana Fever are getting even more TV coverage. The team has struck a deal with Tegna to place 17 of the team’s games on the media company’s over-the-air stations in Indianapolis. It’s also part of a larger trend, @AEricFisher writes ⬇️
In a very predictable move, USA Today's race-obsessed columnist Mike Freeman has taken serious issue with Caitlin Clark getting a signature shoe deal. Why? Because she is white. READ: https://t.co/7nc8yKstil https://t.co/unmMzvM0wR
While Caitlin Clark’s four-year deal with the Indiana Fever has drawn criticism, her 'Name, Imagine and Likeness' (NIL) will continue to benefit her on the WNBA stage as she is reportedly preparing to sign a major deal with Nike. https://t.co/BTQZUYk6a3
Caitlin Clark and the Fever to Receive Even More TV Coverage MORE: https://t.co/UAnDExO0JX https://t.co/JHn35XOBxE
Could Caitlin Clark's impact spark wider interest in the league's future? 🤔 Clark's WNBA arrival put a spotlight on the league's profitability and has highlighted a hard truth that largely goes unspoken about the WNBA and many women’s sports leagues. https://t.co/OEpUg3vRBV
WNBA commissioner on league’s newfound popularity and what’s next: ‘We have household names coming in’ https://t.co/Co0A5KFpeH
In completely predictable fashion, USA Today's race-obsessed columnist Mike Freeman has taken serious issue with Caitlin Clark receiving a signature shoe deal. Why? Because she is white, of course. READ: https://t.co/7nc8yKt17T https://t.co/Fv7I20Pgwc
Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever Jersey Outsells The Dallas Cowboys Entire Team's Jersey Sales for the Whole Year https://t.co/urzCp3g6iQ https://t.co/Feit6R4tKs
Caitlin Clark comes second in poll of NBA players' favorite athletes outside of the league beating out Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani: 'Her game is so pretty to watch' https://t.co/2EdP1egFqU https://t.co/aOvOzqxsie
This was an interesting take from @seanhurd Caitlin Clark is reportedly getting a Nike shoe. Where is A'ja Wilson's? https://t.co/LQjpLDqqSA