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Fox News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Fever president appears to delete X account after clip of 'enduring beyond' Caitlin Clark comments surface
Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf appeared to delete her X account, and social media users took notice ahead of the team's Friday night win over the Atlanta Dream. The previously-active account with the handle "@k2indytex" is now offline. The account was believed to belong to Krauskopf. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Fever for a response. The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced. During Krauskopf's Oct. 8 introductory address, the team president spoke about making the Fever an "enduring brand like Apple," while discussing Clark's presence on the team. "This is about the Indiana Fever. Yes, we have a foundational player in Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, and we're going to continue to add to that. But I want this team to be a leader in the country and a brand, an enduring brand, like Apple or something. We have a real opportunity here," Krauskopf said. Clips of that quote went viral on Friday, prompting criticism from passionate Clark fans. In her full Oct. 8 press conference, Krauskopf suggested the team will look to move on to focusing on a new demographic, compared to the fans that it appealed to when it won its only WNBA championship in 2012. "This is the moment where it takes a generation some time to get to that level," Krauskopf said. "I would tell our players, 'Look, we're building this for someone else. We're building this for someone's 10-year-old daughter now,' because that's what you do. We wanted to keep moving it forward, pushing it forward and paying it forward." "I know what kind of support we have, and we have it and that's where I feel empowered and very confident in the direction that we're going, because we have that level of support." Krauskopf pointed out that Clark was 10 years old when the Fever won its first title, and emphasized the player's value in recruiting. "If you're a smart basketball player and you watch the way [Caitlin Clark] plays, you would want to play with her," Krauskopf said. The Fever went on to beat Atlanta 99-82 on Friday night, as Clark scored 12 points in her second game back from a groin injury. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Indiana Fever president deletes social media account after being slammed by fans for bizarre Caitlin Clark comment
Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf has reportedly deleted her X account and is laying low after fans took exception to a bizarre comment she made about Caitlin Clark. The Fever are in a rough patch of form and some fans have been looking for any excuse to throw shade at the front office. In a recent press conference, Krauskopf gave her detractors some perfect material, when she claimed she wanted to make the Fever 'as big as Apple', with some believing she put star player Clark down in the process. Speaking to the media, the president of basketball and business operations in Indiana said: 'We want to sustain the growth and the interest level in the franchise. I mean this is about the Indiana Fever. 'Yes, we have a foundational players in Caitlin Clark... and Aliyah Boston, and we're going to add to that. But I want this team to be a leader in the country, and an enduring brand... like Apple or something. We have a real opportunity here.' Fans immediately jumped on the comment, with one claiming: 'Enduring brands lean into their visionary. Apple became a global icon by making Steve Jobs both its visionary and its star.' Fans have claimed she is 'fumbling' Indiana's opportunity of having the biggest name in the W Another added: '95% of your brand is Caitlin Clark,' and a third said: 'They are fumbling this opportunity so hard. I think CC goes overseas and becomes the global superstar she could be if things don't shift by the end of her contract.' A fourth summed up fans' feelings by posting: 'Kelly... I'd say 75% of Fever fans go where Caitlin goes. Get mad at me, but the moment CC leaves Indy is the moment I quit buying Fever tickets. This is so stupid, she has no idea how to capitalize on the moment properly. You build around CC. She is the brand right now.' Seemingly in a bid to get away from the blowback to her comments, by Friday night Krauskopf had deleted her X account altogether, with an error message in its place. As of Friday night, the Fever president had deleted her account on the social media site X A win against the Atlanta Dream took the Fever's record back to .500 for the season, with 10 wins and 10 losses - but it has been far from plain sailing. Clark has, at times, been injured, and in recent days has struggled for form on the court, with her teammates stepping up instead. Kelsey Mitchell had 25 points and three assists on Friday, while Aliyah Boston had 19 points and Sophie Cunningham contributed 16 off the bench.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever President Deletes Account Hours Before Friday Night Game
Indiana Fever President Deletes Account Hours Before Friday Night Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the Indiana Fever prepared for a Friday night game against the Atlanta Dream, team president Kelly Krauskopf reacted to rising pressure on the front office by deleting one of her social media accounts. Advertisement Krauskopf led the WNBA franchise from 2000 to 2018 before leaving to join the Indiana Pacers and become the first woman in NBA history to hold an executive basketball management role. She returned to the Fever in September 2024 as part of a massive offseason overhaul that included hiring new head coach Stephanie White, general manager Amber Cox and significant roster turnover with the aim of rapidly building a contender around Caitlin Clark after her phenomenal rookie season. Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations Kelly McEldowney/IndyStar On Friday, a video of Krauskopf gained traction on social media ahead of the game against the Dream. She said she wanted the Fever to become an enduring brand beyond Clark, naming Apple as an inspiration. Advertisement Even though it is part of Krauskopf's job as President of Basketball and Business Operations, many fans expressed their concerns about the Indiana president aiming for such lofty goals off the court while the team entered Friday's game with a sub-.500 record of 9-10 in the 2025 regular season. In particular, the idea that the brand would continue to be a "leader in the country" in a future that is not guaranteed to include Clark beyond the end of her rookie contract in 2027 left social media users upset. After receiving waves of backlash throughout the afternoon, Krauskopf deleted her X account. Advertisement During Krauskopf's first stint with the Fever, they made the postseason 13 times, played in three WNBA Finals in a seven-year span and won a championship in 2012. She was also named the WNBA's first Director of Basketball Operations in 1996. In the groundbreaking role, she was responsible for helping to create rules, scheduling, and officiating policies ahead of the league's inaugural season. Related: WNBA All-Star Makes Promise After Not Getting Drafted By Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever President Turns Heads With Statement on Wednesday
Indiana Fever President Turns Heads With Statement on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever became champions for the first time in the Caitlin Clark era, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 in the Commissioner's Cup Championship on Tuesday. While it isn't the ultimate goal of a WNBA title, it's still a significant accomplishment worth celebrating. Advertisement Clark wasn't on the floor as she continues to recover from a groin injury that has now kept her out of three games. Early on, it looked like it could be a long night for Indiana without the reigning Rookie of the Year. They fell behind by 13 but stormed back and never let up. Natasha Howard had one of her best games of the 2025 WNBA season, leading the team with 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. After the win, Howard was named MVP, and the celebrations were on for her and the rest of the Fever, popping bottles and partying in the locker room. On Wednesday, Fever president Kelly Krauskopf reposted the team's post and wrote about the team on X. "Total team win. Proud of this group. Good early season test ☑️," Krauskopf tweeted. Advertisement Fans were quick to leave a response in the reply section. "They did great!" One fan tweeted. "Thanks for getting Aari back! Any chance the Fever gets Messeman or Aliyah Edwards? Whoever fits best to protect the locker room." "Goat Kelly just get us a wing bro and we can really win this year please," another wrote. "Kelly the midterm has been passed the next step is the Final exam," tweeted another. "Good win but make some good moves to help the team," another wrote. "We need to see some moves!" Tweeted a fan. "We just need to add Emma Meesseman and we'll be top contenders," one wrote. Indiana Fever president of basketball and business operations Kelly Krauskopf.© Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Krauskopf is in her first season as the Fever's president, returning this past offseason after serving as the team's general manager from 2000-17. Advertisement She was responsible for Indiana's WNBA championship in 2012. Related: Sophie Cunningham's $30,000 Flex Draws One-Word Reaction from Aliyah Boston Related: Indiana Fever Deliver on Caitlin Clark's Promise to WNBA Commissioner This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sophie Cunningham Left Speechless by Statement From Indiana Fever President
Sophie Cunningham Left Speechless by Statement From Indiana Fever President originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever announced on Friday that both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are expected to return to action in their game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Advertisement Both guards have been dealing with respective injuries that have forced them to miss Indiana's last few games. While there's no denying that Clark's return is a big development here, the Fever are also excited to get Cunningham's services back now that she's recovered from her ankle injury. On Friday, a strong message from team president Kelly Krauskopf caught Cunningham's attention. The veteran guard shared a post from ESPNW that contained the Fever boss' statement about team chemistry. "In sports, there are two types of chemistry: the on-court chemistry and then the things you don't really know until you get everybody together and see how they interact," Krauskopf said in a recent interview. Cunningham decided to also share the quote via her Instagram stories. Cunningham was left speechless by Krauskopf's message. The 28-year-old guard did not have any caption for her post, instead letting the quote speak for itself. Advertisement Cunningham joined the Fever in the offseason via a complex 10-team trade. Compared to the other players on the squad who have been playing alongside each other for multiple years now, Cunningham is considered the new kid on the block. However, it is clear that she has gotten along well with her teammates over the last four months. The fact that she reposted Krasukopf's message appears to indicate that Cunningham also believes in the importance of team chemistry. Injured Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) react from the bench against the Chicago Sky. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Fever, though, will want to see more of that chemistry on the court. Cunningham has missed five out of Indiana's first nine games this season due to her lingering ankle issue, which has prevented her from showing what she can bring to the table for the team on a consistent basis. Advertisement Cunningham appears to have finally recovered from the injury, and she will now be looking to remain on the court to help her teammates achieve their ultimate goal of winning a championship this season. Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Addresses Sophie Cunningham Problem Related: Sophie Cunningham Reacts to the WNBA's Message About Her Pregame Actions Related: Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues Exciting Message on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
