Brennan's 'On Her Game' Explores the Caitlin Clark Effect on the WNBA
WNBA ARENAS, JUL 7 – Christine Brennan highlights Caitlin Clark’s standout rookie stats and explores controversies and league challenges during her first WNBA season in her book 'On Her Game'.
- In September 2024, veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan published *On Her Game*, covering six weeks of Caitlin Clark's rookie WNBA season amid her rising fame and media attention.
- Prompted by Clark’s rookie season averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and leading the league in assists and 3-pointers, Brennan examines the frosty reception influenced by race and attention.
- Building on Brennan’s six-week coverage, she attended games, quoted press conferences, and reported on incidents like Carrington's playoff eye contact, highlighting Clark's significant impact.
- In response to criticism, the WNBA Players Association called for Brennan’s credential revocation, highlighting tension over media coverage of Clark’s impact.
- Beyond the league's growth, legends like Taurasi and Swoopes question Clark's impact, sparking debate as Dr. Edwards urges harnessing the WNBA's surge in popularity.
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INTERVIEW: Christine Brennan Discusses New Caitlin Clark Book
Source: Matt Krohn / Getty Caitlin Clark is only in her second season in the WNBA and has already become a household name. America has never seen an athlete quite like Clark. Attracting record-shattering attendance and TV ratings, she has riveted the nation with her famous logo threes and thrilling passes and changed how fans across the country view women’s sports. Award-winning sports columnist and author Christine Brennan joins Kendall and Cas…
New book 'On Her Game' chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark
From college stardom at Iowa to shattering attendance records and becoming a top financial driver for the WNBA, Caitlin Clark’s rise has also come with its fair share of controversy. Clark is in many ways just getting started and a new book takes a deeper look at how she got there. Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan about “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports."
Christine Brennan's new book 'On Her Game' chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark
From college stardom at Iowa to shattering attendance records and becoming a top financial driver for the WNBA, Caitlin Clark’s rise has also come with its fair share of controversy. Clark is in many ways just getting started and a new book takes a deeper look at how she got there. Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan about “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports."
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