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The Caitlin Clark Effect and the uncomfortable truth behind it: Let's be clear: Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her appeal as an influencer ...
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Quick Glance: The Caitlin Clark Impact and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It
- Caitlin Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her influence as an influencer is based on several key factors.
- Clark’s attractiveness to local companies and national corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black; a straight woman who is joining a league with a sizable LGBTQ+ player population; and a person who comes from America’s heartland, where residents often feel their beliefs and values are ignored or disrespected by the geographical edges of the country.
- There was a significant disparity in the competition for Caitlin Clark in the end. Nike offered 8 years / $28 million, Adidas 4 years / $6 million, Under Armour 4 years / $16 million, and Puma withdrew after hearing about $3 million.
- It is a fact that brand ambassadorship at her level is not simply a commentary on someone’s athletic ability. It’s also a reflection of society’s impact on who gets the biggest bags.
Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike contract valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
Photos: LSU's Bryant and Finnegan Capture Individual Championships: LSU senior Haleigh Bryant captured the Nation Championship in the all-around and junior Aleah ...
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Jameela, baby gorilla born in Fort Worth, spends more time with new Cleveland zoo family
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Quick Glance: Jameela, Baby Gorilla Born in Fort Worth, Bonds with Cleveland Zoo Family
- The entire Cleveland Metroparks Zoo gorilla troop is accepting well the Fort Worth-born gorilla baby Jameela as they spend more time together, as per a video update on social media.
- Dr. Elena Less mentioned in the video the great behavior of Jameela's surrogate mom Freddy and Freddy's son Kayembe, who have been positively impacted by bonding with the baby.
- While tending to her two children simultaneously, Freddy is also guiding Kayembe on being gentle with his new little sister. She has intervened to correct Kayembe's behavior when he displayed aggression.
- Jameela was born several weeks premature by emergency C-section on Jan. 5 at the Fort Worth Zoo and had to be sent to Cleveland after her mother showed no interest in her. The Fort Worth Zoo attempted to find a surrogate mother among the other female gorillas with no success.
A Fort Worth neighborhood was a food desert. Then an ex-Dallas Cowboys linebacker moved in
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H-E-B announces third Tarrant County location; Mid-Cities opening expected in 2026
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Should West 7th property owners pay a tax for safety? How Fort Worth’s plan would work
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Photos: LSU Captures The Crown Winning Its First National Gymnastics Title: LSU finished strong to capture the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championship ...
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What You See in the Dark by Rudy Gobert | The Players’ Tribune: This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Mark Pope lands a transfer. Amari Williams, an elite defensive big man, is coming to UK.
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You’re up. It’s breakfast time. What’s open in Fort Worth for chilaquiles or huevos?
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Texas Map Shows Where High Speed Rail Route Would Travel: A planned high-speed railway between Houston and Dallas would cut the journey time between Texas's two ...
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Captured by the Comanche in 1836, her long line of descendants touched Fort Worth & beyond
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Work from home in Texas, get paid nearly $400,000 a year; 10 jobs that pay the most
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Samuel Moreno, 32, was booked into the Fort Worth City Jail on Thursday. He faces a murder charge.
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Bois d’Arc Lake latest North Texas reservoir to open in 30 years. Here’s how to say name
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Botched rollout of redesigned FAFSA leads to steep filing declines for Fort Worth students
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What Happened to “The Shining” Actress Shelly Duvall, Who Vanished From Hollywood.
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Chicago Sky select LSU women's hoops star Angel Reese with No. 7 pick in WNBA draft
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career: The Iowa women's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will officially ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
Baby gorilla Jameela bonds with mom in second integration into gorilla troop at new zoo
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H-E-B announces third Tarrant County location; Mid-Cities opening expected in 2026
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On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
Dallas-Fort Worth resident wins $1 million on Powerball ticket, Texas Lottery says
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Richard Jefferson on overturned call in Lakers-Nuggets Game 2: ‘Makes me question everything I know about basketball’
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American Airlines pilot union warns of more safety issues: The pilots union at American Airlines says there's been a significant spike in safety and maintenance ...
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Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft: In elementary school, she wrote down one of her future goals: to make the WNBA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
This Fort Worth charter school will close due to competition, declining enrollment
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Le plus grand vitrail du monde dévoilé en Pologne: Avec ses 426 mètres carrés, le vitrail est légèrement plus grand qu'un terrain de basket.
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Quick Glance: World's Largest Stained Glass Window Unveiled in Poland
- The world's largest stained-glass window has been installed in a church in Kraków.
- Measuring 426 square meters, it depicts biblical scenes and was designed by Wincenty Kućma.
- Taking almost two years to complete, the artwork shows Jesus surrounded by disciples and saints.
- Kraków is home to other famous stained glass pieces, including 'God the Father - Arise' by Stanisław Wyspiański.
‘You need to speak up’: Family of teen killed at Fort Worth party seek info on shooting
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Fort Worth ISD could close these seven middle schools. Here’s why and what to know.
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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This hunky ‘Yellowstone’ actor is now an honorary Fort Worth Police officer
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Talk a walk along Main Street and see Fort Worth’s downtown art festivals: 2 art festivals take place on in downtown Fort Worth from April 18-21 ...
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Caitlin Clark Crashes SNL to Shame Michael Che for Hating on Women’s Sports: The “Weekend Update” co-anchor got brutally roasted to his face by the NCAA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
- Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way
- Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.
- She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.
- Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
Bill Oram: Trail Blazers need to follow Kraken’s lead and ditch Root Sports: The Blazers, with the NBA's biggest ratings drop, are "exploring all the ...
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How many years have Wyatt, Dunbar baseball missed playoffs? The droughts are finally over
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Remember I-30 toll plazas? Why some in Fort Worth cried the day DFW Turnpike was ‘freed’
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OU student from North Texas killed in car crash, remembered as ‘cherished friend’ by many
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Fort Worth will get weather sensors to help guide self-driving trucks along roads
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Be ready to pay if you overfill your Fort Worth trash or recycling cart. Here’s the fee
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Writing under a pen name for years, Fort Worth attorney publishes new novel in plain sight
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LSU women's basketball signing three transfers to replenish guard depth. Here's the list.
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Fort Worth council committee recommends transitioning from MedStar to fire-based EMS
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Sources - USC's Lindsay Gottlieb agrees to extension through 2030 - ESPN: University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- ...
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Popular Canada-based coffee shop opening north of Fort Worth. Try the maple doughnuts
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Two people critically injured following reports of a shooting in Fort Worth: Two critically injured people were transported to a hospital on Tuesday after police ...
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‘Fruitcake’ movie about Collin Street Bakery revived with Jennifer Garner: Paul Walter Hauser will star alongside Garner in the movie about Sandy Jenkins ...
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U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
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Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
The Blue Angels return to Fort Worth this weekend
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Golfer Scottie Scheffler spotted at Dallas bar Inwood Tavern: Inwood Tavern is one of Dallas’ oldest bars, dating back to 1964.
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LEONARD GREENE: Caitlin Clark’s paltry $76K salary shows WNBA players deserve more money
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Fort Worth ISD to stop giving free school supplies to elementary students in August
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Ted Cruz shares thoughts on Biden, college protesters during campaign stop in Fort Worth
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Man killed in shooting at east Fort Worth home late Saturday night: Police in Fort Worth, Texas are searching for suspect they say killed homicide victim ...
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Texas Nuns Defy Vatican, Seek Restraining Order on Bishop: Nuns at an Arlington-based monastery have accused Bishop Michael Olson of "an ugly attempt to seize ...
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Concert review: The communal future of country music is alive and well with Tyler Childers
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Caitlin Clark Poised to Land Eight-Figure Deal, Signature Shoe With Nike, per Report
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One Extraordinary Photo: An AP photographer explains how he captured the total eclipse
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Misunderstood dog finally gets chance at new life after three years in Texas shelter
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1 killed in early morning crash in northwest Fort Worth, officials say
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Give 'em hell, Doc. I'll be cheering for Rivers and Milwaukee Bucks in NBA playoffs.
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Wait, Caitlin Clark Is Only Getting Paid $76,000?: College basketball’s leading scorer became the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on Monday night ...
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Man shot wife to death in Fort Worth, police say. Her body was found wrapped in tarp
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Maryville’s Sydney Tiemann shatters NCAA Division II career lacrosse scoring record
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Man killed in shooting at east Fort Worth home late Saturday night: Police in Fort Worth, Texas are searching for suspect they say killed homicide victim ...
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Massive house has an underground gun range — and it’s in Texas, of course. See it
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Misunderstood dog finally gets chance at new life after three years in Texas shelter
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Motorcyclist killed in crash that closed Fort Worth highway for hours Wednesday morning
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Wings Over Cowtown Air Show featuring Blue Angels delayed due to off-site incident
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Severe weather, including tornado threat, expected to impact the Heartland: A tornado watch is in effect for northeast Texas into Friday evening.
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Quick Glance: Tornado Watch and Warnings in Omaha and Lincoln
- A tornado warning was issued for Lincoln at 2:35 p.m. The tornado was radar-indicated by the National Weather Service in Valley, with the possibility of ping-pong sized hail. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln advised individuals on campus to seek shelter in lower building areas and away from windows. The warning expires at 3:15 p.m. and affects around 225,000 people, including Waverly.
SCHSL will crown 2 state champs in largest classification: The S.C. High School League's classification for its largest high schools will be split into two ...
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Here’s why Fort Worth parking spaces are the size they are. Would my F-150 even fit?
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People Are About to Have a Dumb Debate About Caitlin Clark. Let’s Get Into It.: After losing the championship final, an inevitable conversation is coming.
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
The Big Number: $76,535: A look at why Caitlin Clark, the star women's basketball player, will be paid so little as a player for the Indiana Fever.
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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Caitlin Clark Had Such a Classy Gesture for Iowa Teammates At End of 'SNL' Appearance
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Man accused of shooting his mother’s boyfriend at Fort Worth home faces murder charge
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Fort Worth’s new H-E-B at Alliance Town Center is now open. Take a look inside
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This could be a big week as Mark Pope builds UK’s roster. ‘You’ll need a little patience.’
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