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Caitlin Clark’s Jersey with the Canadian Team at the 2024 Olympics Sells More in One Day Than the US Team’s Jerseys Sold in a Year, Astonishing Fans
In a surprising turn of events. Caitlin Clark’s jersey with the Canadian team at the 2024 Olympics has set a remarkable record. It sold more in just one day than the total number of jerseys sold by the entire US team over the past year, leaving fans across the globe astonished.
Caitlin Clark, a standout player known for her incredible scoring ability and dynamic presence on the court has been a household name in basketball. Her decision to represent Canada at the 2024 Olympics has not only highlighted her versatile talent but also captured the imagination of fans worldwide. The rapid sales of her jersey underscore the immense popularity and support she commands transcending borders and national allegiances.
The numbers are truly staggering. In just 24 hours. Clark’s Canadian jersey surpassed the cumulative sales of all US team jerseys for the past year. This unprecedented feat has sparked widespread discussions and excitement within the sports community. Many are left to wonder how a player, representing a nation other than her own. could achieve such a feat reflecting the global appeal and admiration for Clark’s skills and persona.
This surge in jersey sales is more than just a statistic, it is a testament to Clark’s impact on the sport. Her journey from a college star at the University of lowa to an Olympic hopeful has been nothing short of inspiring. Fans are not only drawn to her athletic prowess but also to her character and sportsmanship.
Clark’s ability to connect with supporters on a personal level has undoubtedly played a significant role in this remarkable achievement
The sales phenomenon also highlights a broader trend in sports merchandising. where individual athletes’ brands often eclipse those of entire teams. Clark’s jersey sales have shown that the appeal of a single athlete can significantly outshine team merchandise, drawing attention to the power of personal branding in modern sports. This trend could influence how teams and sponsors approach athlete endorsements and merchandise in the future.
As the 2024 Olympics draw closer, Caitlin Clark’s jersey sales have set a new benchmark, not just for individual athletes but for the sport of basketball itself. Fans are eagerly anticipating the games, excited to see Clark don the Canadian jersey and continue to showcase her extraordinary talent on the world stage. This milestone is a reminder of the unifying power of sports and the enduring legacy of athletes who inspire millions around the globe.
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WNBA great turns Angel Reese ‘bully’ question into Caitlin Clark accusation
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes wasn’t having it when former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas said Sky rookie Angel Reese is a “bully” on the court.
During a recent installment of his “Gil’s Arena” podcast, Arenas and Swoopes discussed the discourse surrounding Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark in Chicago’s 91-83 loss to the Fever on Sunday.
Arenas, who said he doesn’t believe Reese is a dirty player, explained that she “is built for trying to be a bully” with her “rugged style” of play — and that Clark is a flopper.
Gilbert Arenas and Sheryl Swoopes talk about the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark foul discourse and WNBA storylines on his “Gil’s Arena” podcast on June 17, 2024.
“She’s not a bully,” Swoopes, a three-time WNBA MVP, said. “I mean, if you want to talk about bullies, we can talk about every time Caitlin [Clark] has the ball she pushes off. I’m just saying.”
Reese — who was called for five fouls, which were mostly in the paint — was whistled for a flagrant 1 when her forearm came down and struck Clark in the head while the Fever guard was driving to the hoop.
Afterward, Reese called it a basketball play, and Clark explained that the physicality and competitiveness is good for game.
Sheryl Swoopes and Gilbert Arenas talk about the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark foul discourse and WNBA storylines on his “Gil’s Arena” podcast on June 17, 2024.
Arenas explained that Reese’s hard fouls get media attention because she leans into the villain role.
“She physically can handle herself,” Arenas said, comparing Reese to Warriors star Draymond Green, who’s been suspended by the NBA numerous times for aggressive play. “… The way she plays the game is a rugged style. She’s built for let’s combat, put our hard hats on. I don’t care who it is.
“… One’s a flopper. We know that. We understand that… One is built for taking flops. That’s just the way she’s built her game. So any contact she feels she’s gonna flop a little bit and that’s how she sells her fouls.
“But with Angel, she’s rugged. She’s built for trying to bully. She’s a bully, right. No one feels sorry for the bullier.”
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Getty Images
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky fouls Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Getty Images
Arenas added that Reese and Clark are both under a microscope because they entered the WNBA with celebrity status.
“It’s the clip they wanna post because they’re gonna get all these likes and reposts, but that’s a basketball play,” Swoopes said of Reese’s foul. “She hit her on the head, so, of course, it should be upgraded to a flagrant 1. The ref looked at it. They upgraded it. Can we keep playing basketball?
“My thing is, every time Caitlin gets fouled we can’t make it seem like she was assaulted. Fouling is a part of basketball. You can look at a whole lot of different games and players and clips. A’ja Wilson when they played Dallas, A’ja had a bloody nose, a black eye — it’s basketball.
“… Then you got to social media and immediately, ‘Oh my goodness, she’s trying to take her out,’ [and] ‘she should be suspended.’ Who are you? And what did you do?”
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks for an open teammate on Sunday June 16, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 16, 2024.Jacob Musselman / USA TODAY NETWORK
The podcast episode — titled “Gil’s Arena BATTLES Over Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese” — centered around a Clark-Reese debate.
The conversation began when Swoopes explained that there wasn’t uproar when Sun star Alyssa Thomas was ejected for a hard foul on Reese during Connecticut’s 86-82 win over the Sky on May 25 — compared to the commotion over when Sky guard Chennedy Carter was called for a flagrant foul on Clark during the Fever’s win over the Sky on June 1.
“But she has the advantage of an Allen Iverson or [Steph] Curry because they’re light, they can hit you, do all the little cheap stuff and if you hit them they’re going to flop and fall,” Arenas said. “That’s just the benefit of being a guard.”
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles around Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) on Sunday June 16, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 16, 2024.Jacob Musselman/ For IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
Swoopes explained that she was frustrated over the lopsided discourse.
“Basketball is a physical sport,” she said. “It just is and I think what people are doing or saying when it comes to Angel Reese, Chennedy Carter, when it comes to the Chicago Sky, I think it’s coming from people that really don’t know the game and understand basketball.”
Swoopes also said she would pick Reese — who’s averaging a double-double — to win Rookie of the Year at the time of her appearance on Arenas’ podcast.
“To me, the stuff that Angel brings is one, she’s gonna play hard, period. It doesn’t matter who they’re playing… Rebound is about effort and I want it more than you … that is the best part of Angel’s game right now.”
The Fever face the Mystics in Indiana on Wednesday, while the Sky play the Wings in Chicago on Thursday.
Chicago hosts Indiana on Sunday.
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Angel Reese on Caitlin Clark: We ‘don’t hate each other’
ALBANY, N.Y. — LSU’s Angel Reese said Sunday she has no hard feelings toward Iowa’s Caitlin Clark as the two stars prepare for a rematch — this time in the Elite Eight.
Much has been made about the competitive fire and trash talk both players display when they are on the court. But when Reese pointed at her finger and made the John Cena “You can’t see me” hand gesture at Clark as LSU closed out its victory over Iowa in the national championship game last year, the discourse surrounding both her trash talk and relationship with Clark intensified.
Reese was once again asked Sunday about talking trash, particularly as it relates to what happened last year.
“I don’t think people realize it’s not personal,” Reese said. “Once we get out between those lines, if I see you walking down the street, it’s like, ‘Hey, girl, what’s up? Let’s hang out.’ I think people just take it like we hate each other. Me and Caitlin Clark don’t hate each other. I want everybody to understand that. It’s just a super-competitive game. Once I get between those lines, there’s no friends. I’m going to talk trash to you. I’m going to do whatever it takes to get in your head the whole entire game, but after the game, we can kick it. I don’t think people really realize that.
“That’s fine. I’ll take the villain role. I’ll take the hit for it, but I know we’re growing women’s basketball. If this is the way we’re going to do it, then this is the way we’re going to do it. You either like it or you don’t.”
Reese described her relationship with Clark as “super-competitive,” noting the two had been playing each other since high school and then again when Reese started her career at Maryland.
Asked about the way Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were always linked after playing each other in the national championship game, and whether that applies to Clark and her, Reese said: “People do compare that matchup all the time, but I’ve never seen the matchup, so I’m not really familiar with it.”
Clark said she saw similarities in her game with Reese that gave them something in common.
“There’s definitely that competitive fire,” Clark said. “Both of us want to win more than anything, and that’s how it should be when you’re a competitor and you get into a situation like this, whether it was the national championship, whether it’s the Elite Eight.
“I think that’s the main similarity is how competitive we are. We both grew up loving this game, and we’re going to do anything we can to help our teams win.”
If that includes a little bit of trash talk, so be it.
“It’s part of the game,” LSU guard Hailey Van Lith said. “When you think about hockey and the fights, people like to see that. That’s not why we do it. It’s our personalities. It’s what makes the game fun for us. I think enough people enjoy it, obviously, because women’s basketball is doing better than it’s ever done. You can choose to focus on the people that say bad things about it, but at the end of the day, they’re talking online for a reason.”
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