Bill Simmons and Caitlin Clark (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Following an extraordinary college career, Caitlin Clark has started to create a buzz in the WNBA due to her exceptional skills. After being selected by the Indiana Fever, Clark stunned the basketball community with her stellar skills on the court.
Clark finished fourth in MVP voting, was honored with the Rookie of the Year title, and brilliantly guided the Fever to the playoffs. Notably, she averaged an impressive 19.2 points and topped the league with 8.4 assists per game.
Clark gained a significant fan base during her debut season thanks to her impressive accomplishments. Her outstanding performances have received praise from fans, players, and analysts alike. In a recent episode of The Ringer podcast, host Bill Simmons noted that there is no question that Clark is more prominent than any NBA star under 30.
Simmons’ statement sparked a debate among basketball fans, who began sharing their opinions in the comment section of NBA Central on X (formerly Twitter). One fan commented, “She has 0 global brand for now. Awful take. Maybe one day, but not close at the moment.”
Meanwhile, another fan remarked, “Wemby? Ja? Ant? LaMelo? Shai? Booker? I can keep going like what are we doing man.”
Another fan mentioned, “She is bigger. The old heads Bron Durant Steph and Jimmy still run the league.”
A sports enthusiast commented, “This is an all time terrible take..what about Antman,Jayson Tatum,Luka ?”
Another fan mentioned, “She’s far more entertaining than any NBA player.”
A basketball enthusiast commented, “This is a crazy take. He must be doing it for the views.”
Another fan remarked, “Clark’s rise is incredible and she’s a household name, but saying she’s bigger than every NBA star under 30 might be overstating it.”
Chuck Klosterman Lauds Clark For Her Stellar Success
Clark finished fourth in the MVP voting and was awarded the Rookie of the Year title. She skillfully led the Fever to the playoffs, averaging an impressive 19.2 points per game and leading the league with 8.4 assists per game. Unfortunately, the Connecticut Sun eliminated the Fever in the first round of the playoffs.
As a result, NBA viewership dropped significantly since Clark was not present in the subsequent series. This indicates the stardom the Fever star has achieved in her debut season, which Chuck Klosterman recently praised in his discussion with Simmons.
“Her stardom, in a way, it has changed many conversations about sports. Especially women’s sports.” Klosterman said.
Clark has made a lasting impact on fans, players, and analysts, which will continue to grow over the years.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift is the most famous pop star in the world. She has broken records in the music industry time and time again. Travis Kelce is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, and his Chiefs squad is currently undefeated.
Swift and Kelce began dating in September 2023 after Kelce relentlessly tried to get the mega-famous pop star’s attention. He was successful, and the two have made tons of headlines since then.
One of the more read headlines was that the two might be nearing an exciting point in their relationship, especially for fans of the aptly named “Tayvis” relationship, and that is that they were soon to be engaged.
It has been reported repeatedly that Swift and Kelce have wanted to get engaged for a while now, but nothing has come to fruition. However, a ring that Swift wore to the Chiefs game against the Broncos once again has fans talking.
Taylor Swift’s Ring (via Getty Images)
Are Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Getting Engaged Soon?
Swift showed up to the game in style, as always. She wore a stylish flannel-like skirt with a matching coat over a black top, which coincidentally matched her boots. To complement it all, she wore a $33k ring.
“Rubies have long been regarded as symbols of strength, passion, and protection,” said jeweler Steven Stone, who valued the ring. “Known for their deep red hue, they’re believed to bring courage and vitality to their wearer, making them an ideal choice for someone like Taylor Swift, whose resilience and power shine through as her Eras Tour continues to captivate audiences around the world.”
Taylor has been spotted many times wearing jewelry that references her boyfriend. However, nothing has been confirmed about the couple’s engagement yet. If one thing is certain: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting Engaged would break the internet.
Suspicious NFL Fans Are Accusing Deshaun Watson Of Using A Burner Account From The Locker Room At Halftime To Defend Himself During Browns’ Loss To Raiders
Deshaun Watson (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
In the wake of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s miserable season-opening outing against the Dallas Cowboys, Browns fans speculated if he had a burner account to defend himself.
Internet detectives zoned in on the X account of one Leroy Bickerstaff (@LeroyBickers4), who has posted glowing remarks about Watson despite a disappointing start to the season.
That was then, and this is now.
It appears that fans have found a separate account that is now being linked to Deshaun Watson.
The account, @VPritchs, suddenly began defending the Browns quarterback during halftime of Sunday’s game, and many accused the quarterback of running the page and tweeting from the locker room.
TRENDING: #NFL fans are saying that #Browns QB Deshaun Watson was TWEETING FROM THE LOCKER ROOM during halftime on his burner.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 29, 2024
The Cleveland Browns had multiple opportunities in the fourth quarter to rally for a win for the second straight week, but they ultimately fell short.
Deshaun Watson said to blame himself after Cleveland blew an early 10-0 lead and lost 20-16 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
The loss dropped the team to 1-3 on the year.
Deshaun Watson Is Once Again Dealing With More Off The Filed Trouble Amid Rough Season
Deshaun Watson and the Browns lost yet again on Sunday, Falling to the Raiders, 20-16, in Las Vegas.
He finished the game by completing 24 of 32 passes for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
Watson’s woes on the field can also be attributed to what he is dealing with off the field, as another woman is accusing him of sexual assault stemming from an alleged October 2020 incident in a new lawsuit filed earlier this month.
He was previously suspended for 11 games in 2022 and fined $5 million by the league amid accusations of sexual misconduct by massage therapists.
Twenty-three of the 24 civil lawsuits filed against Watson were settled in 2022, according to ESPN.
Travis Kelce Used One Word To Describe His Whirlwind Relationship With Taylor Swift
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce is proud to have girlfriend Taylor Swift by his side, and he doesn’t mind that the whole world is watching.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since at least September 2023 when she shocked everybody by showing up to Arrowhead Stadium. The move came months after Kelce first publicly expressed interest in Swift, after attending one of her concerts and failing to send a friendship bracelet to her with his number on it.
Travis Kelce knows just how obsessed the world is with his relationship.
“I’m very aware,” Kelce said when asked whether he understands the “impact” his romance with Taylor Swift was having on the NFL.
“Obviously, this is mostly because Taylor’s in my life now and we got her [to be] part of Chiefs Kingdom,” he explained in a resurfaced interview with sports reporter Laura Okmin ahead of the Super Bowl.
“And sure enough, that brought an entire entourage of human beings who just love to support her and love to support everything that she’s about.”
He used an incredible word to describe their relationship.
“With that being said, I do, you know, have a guarded approach to it,” he explained before Super Bowl 58. “But at the same time, I know what me and Taylor have is special, so I get [the interest].”
Taylor Swift was spotted at 13 of Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs football games this past season, first popping up in a box at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri on Sept. 24, 2023. The team won 10 of the 13 games at which she’s been in attendance.
That also included the team winning playoff games over the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and then the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.
Kelce finished the Super Bowl with nine receptions for 93 yards, including a crucial catch in overtime.
The 34-year-old slowed down slightly in 2023, finishing with 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns. It should be noted he did miss two games, Week 1 due to injury and Week 17 as he chose to sit out with the Chiefs not playing for anything.
