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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark All-Star Update on Tuesday
Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark All-Star Update on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Just ahead of the WNBA All‑Star break, the Indiana Fever find themselves perched above .500 at 11-10, sitting third in the Eastern Conference. Advertisement Their mid‑season surge has been fueled by a franchise‑record 64 points in a single half on Sunday against the Dallas Wings and by securing the Commissioner's Cup title on July 1 with a 74-59 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Fever coach Stephanie White has guided her squad through peaks and valleys, but it's their recent home‑court success that has fans buzzing as they head into All‑Star Weekend. Adding to the hype, the WNBA announced on Tuesday that Fever star guard Caitlin Clark will make her professional debut in the 2025 WNBA STARRY 3‑Point Contest on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever took to X to celebrate Clark's moment shortly after, posting with the message, "HEAT CHECK 🔥 repping the home team, Caitlin Clark is locked in for the 2025 WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest at #WNBAAllStar2025! 👌🏀." Advertisement As the NCAA's all‑time Division I leading scorer and a two‑time national player of the year, Clark entered the WNBA in 2024 with immense expectations. Clark immediately lived up to the hype, capturing the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, leading the league in assists, earning All‑WNBA First Team honors and becoming an All-Star in her first year in Indiana. This season, Clark has continued to impress with averages of 16.7 points, 9.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game over 12 contests, while adding 1.7 steals per night. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Smith / IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Clark's entry into the 3‑Point Contest marks her first appearance in the league's long‑standing shootout and she'll line up against defending champ Allisha Gray, 3-point event record-holder Sabrina Ionescu, rising rookie Sonia Citron and WNBA veteran Kelsey Plum. Advertisement Having their star guard in a signature All‑Star event on Indiana soil only elevates anticipation for the weekend among Fever fans and the franchise Related: Lexie Hull Shares Honest Take on Playing Without Caitlin Clark Related: New DeWanna Bonner Update Emerges After Release From Indiana Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh shocks fans with home run derby debut and surprising role for dad Todd Raleigh
Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh shocks fans with home run derby debut and surprising role for dad Todd Raleigh (Image via Getty) Some exciting news just broke for Seattle Mariners fans and baseball lovers everywhere. Cal Raleigh, nicknamed 'The Big Dumper,' shared big news on social media: he will take part in his first-ever Home Run Derby. With an MVP-level season already underway and his powerful swing making headlines, this announcement adds serious buzz leading into the 2025 All‑Star Weekend in Atlanta. Cal Raleigh's Derby debut family ties and big momentum Cal Raleigh, the 28-year-old catcher for the Seattle Mariners, confirmed on Friday that he will compete in the Home Run Derby on July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta, home to the Atlanta Braves. This season he leads all of MLB with 32 home runs, making him the only player over 30 home runs before the break. Notably, he's the first catcher and first switch-hitter to ever reach this mark. — mlb (@mlb) But what makes this even more personal is that Cal's father, Todd Raleigh, a former college coach, will pitch to him during the event. Cal also hopes his younger brother, Todd Jr., will be on the field to catch him. Cal said, 'It'll be extra special for my family… it'll be easy for them to get to'. Todd Sr. added, 'As a dad, it doesn't get any better than that… it's kind of like one of those Hallmark moments'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Doctor: If You Eat Eggs Every Day, This Is What Happens WellnessGuide Learn more Undo Cal Raleigh's career year and Derby odds This season is already historic for Cal Raleigh. Through 79 games, he is slashing .275/.383/.659 with 69 RBIs, 58 runs, and an MLB-leading home run total. On June 20, he set a record by hitting two home runs in a single game against the Chicago Cubs, making him the catcher with the most homers before the All‑Star break in over 50 years. DraftKings odds now show Raleigh as a top contender to win the Derby, just behind Aaron Judge. He will go up against stars like Ronald Acuña Jr., who announced his own Derby entry this week. Also Read: Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh Becomes Fastest To Match Ichiro's Home Run Total Mariners fans remember legends like Ken Griffey Jr. winning the Derby three times. Cal now has the chance to be the first catcher and first switch-hitter to win it . With his family beside him and a historic season behind him, this could be a defining moment. The Home Run Derby is set for July 14, and all eyes will be on 'The Big Dumper.' Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
