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Caitlin Clark's groin injury puts participation in WNBA All-Star Game in jeopardy
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, center left, sits on the bench beside Lexie Hull after sustaining a right groin injury against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday in Boston. (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press) WNBA All-Star weekend is only a few days away, with the anticipation of hometown favorite Caitlin Clark serving as captain of Team Clark for the game in Indianapolis palpable among fans. Nothing like a pulled muscle to mute the buzz. Advertisement The Indiana Fever superstar guard grabbed her right groin and appeared to be holding back tears as she exited with 39.6 seconds to play in a victory against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. "[Clark] just felt a little something in her groin,' Fever coach Stephanie White told reporters. 'She's being evaluated, we'll see where we are with that, and certainly we'll have another evaluation, probably a conversation in the morning, and see where we are." Read more: Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini found guilty of murdering father-in-law Teammate Aliyah Boston tried to console Clark as she walked to the basket stanchion and tapped her forehead against it before sitting down and covering her head with a towel. She did not speak with reporters after the game. Advertisement This is the fourth leg injury of the season for Clark, who is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and five rebounds a game. She missed five games — including the Commissioner's Cup Championship — because of a left groin strain and missed five games with an injury to her left quad. She also missed the Fever's preseason opener May 3 because of tightness in her quad. Before this season, Clark, 23, had never missed a game in college or the WNBA because of injury. She played all 139 games at Iowa, then 46 games in a row to start her WNBA career. "It's been challenging mentally, just, you know, staying in it," Clark told reporters July 8 before her return from the left groin injury. "I've been here for hours and hours on hours trying to get my body right and do everything I can to put myself in a position to be available the rest of the year.' The Fever plays the New York Liberty on Wednesday at Barclay Center ahead of the All-Star Game, which will be played Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Fever's home arena. Clark is also scheduled to compete in the 3-point contest Friday. Advertisement Clark and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx were named captains of the All-Star teams and drafted the rosters after getting the most fan votes. Clark finished with a record 1,293,526 fan votes and Collier received 1,176,020. Read more: Shaikin: How to revitalize baseball's All-Star Game? Bat flips Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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11 hours ago
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National Higher Education Nonprofit Launches Creative Commons Photo Library to Reflect the Realities of Today's Students
Indianapolis, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Complete College America (CCA)—a national nonprofit on a mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the United States—today announced the launch of the Complete College Photo Library, a free public collection of Creative Commons photography featuring authentic images of today's college students. The library showcases the wide range of student experiences and campus settings across the country—including community colleges, HBCUs, regional universities and workforce training programs—highlighting how many of today's students are balancing college with jobs, family, and other complex real-world responsibilities. 'College students are more likely to be working learners, parents, veterans, first-generation college-goers, and professionals seeking to upskill, rather than the full-time, residential, straight-from-high-school archetype depicted in the majority of media and publications on higher education,' said Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, president of Complete College America. 'The way we depict students—regardless of the medium—has to evolve beyond the outdated stereotypes of the past. This project is about shifting the visual narrative to match the realities.' For decades, the prevailing narrative about higher education in media and public discourse has focused narrowly on traditional, four-year residential colleges and the experiences of students in their late teens. At the same time, recent data from the Common App shows a sharp increase in students who are financially independent, many of whom are returning to college later in life. Nationally, more than one in four students (26%) is raising a child while pursuing their education, and roughly 40% of undergraduates are over 25. Research also shows that today's students attend a broad range of institutions – over 40% of students enrolled in postsecondary education attend community colleges , HBCUs enroll 10% of all Black students in the U.S., and Hispanic Serving Institutions enroll more than 65% of all Hispanic undergraduates. To help produce a more complete picture of the lived realities of today's students, Complete College America invited institutions from across the nationwide CCA Alliance to apply for participation in the inaugural cohort of a new storytelling and visual identity initiative. Through this process, the organization selected seven partner campuses and coordinated a series of multi-day, on-campus photo shoots to create a national library of high-quality, authentic imagery. 'Colleges and universities today are shaped by the unique experiences, backgrounds and identities of our diverse student bodies -- it's what strengthens and binds our community together,' said Eric M. Friedman, President at Bergen Community College. 'Serving as one of the flagship colleges in the Complete College America Photo Library not only speaks to the tapestry of cultures at Bergen Community College, but how those many identities enrich our institution and how we provide visibility for our community members to the entire society.' The result is the newly-unveiled photo library, which now includes nearly 1,000 curated, professional-quality images featuring a wide range of students in real college and workforce settings across the country. The images were captured by renowned photojournalist and photographer Allison Shelley, who traveled to each campus to capture authentic students and scenes. All images are free and accessible for use by all through a Creative Commons license, which ensures that journalists, institutions, policymakers, funders, and advocates will have access to these materials. The initial cohort of institutions selected to contribute to the Complete College Photo Library includes Bergen Community College, College of Northern New Mexico, College of Southern Nevada, Salish Kootenai College, Pasadena City College, Tougaloo College, and the University of Indianapolis. Complete College America invites media outlets, freelance journalists, education organizations, and researchers to explore and use the new Complete College Photo Library. The collection features authentic, high-quality images that reflect the diversity and experiences of today's college students. Visit to explore and share. ### About Complete College America: Complete College America (CCA) is a bold national advocate for dramatically increasing college completion rates and closing institutional performance gaps by working with states, systems, institutions, and partners to scale highly effective structural reforms and promote policies that improve student success. To learn more about CCA, visit Attachment Complete College Photo Library Media Relations Complete College America (317) 829-0483 [email protected]
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13 hours ago
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'Good Morning America' Makes Big WNBA All-Star Announcement
'Good Morning America' Makes Big WNBA All-Star Announcement originally appeared on The Spun. The WNBA could continue to attract an expanded audience during this year's All-Star festivities. ESPN will air the Skills Challenge and Three-Point Shootout on Friday night before ABC televises the All-Star Game on Saturday. Disney is devoting considerable attention to the events. Advertisement As revealed on Tuesday, "Good Morning America" will broadcast live from Indianapolis on Friday. Robin Roberts will interview All-Stars such as Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Allisha Gray and hold segments alongside ESPN analysts Elle Duncan, Andrea Carter, and Chiney Ogwumike. BIA and G-Eazy will also perform live as part of GMA's Summer Concert Series. According to Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports, GMA co-hosts George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan will stay at the show's New York studio. Roberts is also expected to talk to "several members" of the Indiana Fever, but it's unclear if those guests include Caitlin Clark. GOOD MORNING AMERICA - Show coverage of "Good Morning America," on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 airing on the Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Television Network. GMA18 (Photo by Paula Lobo/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) MICHAEL STRAHAN, ROBIN ROBERTS, GEORGEESPN play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco discussed the magnitude of GMA's involvement in WNBA All-Star events. Advertisement "We've seen the All-Star game over the last handful of years become this big event in sports pop culture and the landscape of big summer events," Ruocco told Constabile. "When GMA goes somewhere, it's validating and has this verifying effect on wherever they are. It signals 'this is a big deal' because GMA is there." Friday is certainly shaping up to be a big deal for the WNBA. The league confirmed Tuesday that Clark will participate in the Three-Point Contest in a stacked field featuring reigning champion Gray, 2023 winner Sabrina Ionescu, rookie All-Star Sonia Citron, and 2022 All-Star Game MVP Kelsey Plum. Gray will also compete in the Skills Challenge against Natasha Cloud, Courtney Williams, Skylar Diggins, and Erica Wheeler. Ratings for last year's All-Star game skyrocketed from 850,000 to 3.4 million. Last week, Clark drafted a team featuring Ionescu, A'ja Wilson, and Fever teammates Boston and Kelsey Mitchell to oppose a squad captained by Collier. Advertisement Friday's live "Good Morning America" starts at 7 a.m. ET on ABC. Related: Angel Reese Sent Classy Message To WNBA Star Napheesa Collier 'Good Morning America' Makes Big WNBA All-Star Announcement first appeared on The Spun on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13 hours ago
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Caitlin Clark Can't Hide Excitement After WNBA All-Star News
Caitlin Clark Can't Hide Excitement After WNBA All-Star News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will be headlining the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game on July 19. This will be the first time Indianapolis will get to host the All-Star festivities, which makes the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year's participation even more significant. Advertisement Clark will be captaining her team in the All-Star Game after receiving the most fan votes. She drafted Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, among others, to her squad, and they will get to face Napheesa Collier's team in what is expected to be a real spectacle. As it turns out, the All-Star Game won't be the only event Clark will take part in over the weekend. The WNBA announced on Tuesday that the 23-year-old will also compete in the 3-Point Contest on Friday. The former Iowa star will battle reigning champion Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream, as well as Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum and rookie Sonia Citron. Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (middle) will take part in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK On Tuesday, ahead of Indiana's game against the Connecticut Sun, Clark shed light on her decision to join the 3-Point Contest. Advertisement "Yeah, I mean, not much went into [the decision] other than 'Yes,'' she said. 'Obviously, it's exciting. I've never participated in a three-point competition before, never practiced before. So, just go out there and have fun. 'I think the lineup of people competing is tremendous. So, more than anything, it's just going to be really great for our league and for women's basketball as a whole, just to have a lot of fun and experience that. So, yeah, I'm just excited." Based on her statement, Clark isn't putting too much pressure on herself ahead of the highly anticipated event. In fact, she admitted that she hasn't even had the opportunity to practice shooting the ball off a rack, and she's unsure if she will still have the time to do so with the competition scheduled in three days. Advertisement Be that as it may, there's no denying that Clark is an intense competitor, which means that she very likely won't be coming into the 3-Point Contest without the intention of winning it all. Related: Caitlin Clark Makes Decision Amid 'Very Important Time' for WNBA Related: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Clash Draws Bold Statement From Fever Coach Stephanie White Related: Congratulations Pouring In For Fever Star Sophie Cunningham This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15 hours ago
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They pulled off huge March Madness upsets. Now they're opting out of revenue sharing
FILE - The national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis is shown on March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) Saint Peter's, Fairleigh Dickinson and Maryland-Baltimore County — three schools that have taken March Madness by storm at various points in the past decade — have declined to opt in to college sports' new revenue sharing model. The newly formed College Sports Commission, which oversees revenue sharing following the House settlement, posted a list of schools that have opted into revenue sharing. All members of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference are participating, and other Division I schools had to opt in or out by June 30. Advertisement Saint Peter's, which reached the men's Elite Eight as a No. 15 seed in 2022, did not opt in. Iona and Manhattan, who play with Saint Peter's in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, didn't either. UMBC and Fairleigh Dickinson, the only two teams to pull off a 16-over-1 upset in the men's basketball tournament, opted out as well. Fairleigh Dickinson is part of the Northeast Conference, which had just one school — Long Island University — opt in. 'It's expensive to opt in,' Idaho athletic director Terry Gawlik told the Lewiston Tribune. 'We don't have that kind of money to pay for that." Idaho is one of several Big Sky schools opting out. Advertisement In addition to the costs of sharing revenue directly with athletes, Title IX concerns and scholarship limitations are among the reasons a school might opt out. 'Revenue sharing and scholarship limits are really one piece, but the big thing for us is the roster limitation,' Central Arkansas athletic director Matt Whiting told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette while explaining his school's decision to opt out. Military rules prevent Navy, Air Force, and Army from compensating athletes through name, image and likeness deals, but aside from them, the Football Bowl Subdivision leagues have full participation in the settlement. Other conferences with all full members opting in included the Atlantic 10, Big East, Coastal Athletic, Horizon, Missouri Valley, Southwestern Athletic, Western Athletic and West Coast. The Big West had everyone opt in except Cal Poly and UC Davis, which play football in the Big Sky. Advertisement Nebraska-Omaha is the lone full member of the Summit League to opt out, and Tennessee State is the only full Ohio Valley member to do so. The Ivy League said in January that its eight schools — which do not award athletic scholarships — would not participate. The Patriot League didn't have any full members opt in either, although Fordham, Georgetown and Richmond — associate members who play football in that conference — did. Of the 68 schools that made the NCAA men's basketball tournament last year, only American, Nebraska-Omaha, Saint Francis and Yale have opted out of revenue sharing. Five schools that made the women's tournament opted out: Columbia, Fairleigh Dickinson, Harvard, Lehigh and Princeton. Commissioners of historically Black conferences have expressed concern that the push to make athletes school employees could potentially destroy athletic programs — but the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Southwestern Athletic Conference had everyone opt in except North Carolina Central. Advertisement Some schools that don't play Division I football or basketball opted in — such as Johns Hopkins with its storied lacrosse program. Augusta University, which is located in the same town as the Masters and perhaps unsurprisingly competes in Division I in golf, was on the list of teams opting in. ___ AP sports:
