Компания Кевина Дюранта поставила Кейтлин Кларк на третье место в рейтинге самых коммерчески привлекательных игроков WNBA
Медиакомпания Boardroom, принадлежащая Кевину Дюранту, представила свой рейтинг самых коммерчески привлекательных (marketable) игроков WNBA на предстоящий сезон. Согласно публикации, Кейтлин Кларк заняла лишь третье место, уступив действующей MVP Эйдже Уилсон и Пейдж Букерс. Ангел Риз оказалась на четвертой позиции.Данный рейтинг вызвал дискуссии в спортивной среде из-за расхождений с другими показателями. Так, согласно индексу маркетинговой привлекательности WNBA 2026 от Covers, Кларк лидирует в лиге с результатом 83 из 100 баллов, опережая Ангел Риз (80 баллов). Кейтлин Кларк демонстрирует высокие показатели влияния на индустрию: все 44 игры команды «Индиана Фивер» в текущем сезоне транслируются по национальному телевидению. Ее присутствие способствует росту интереса к лиге, увеличению доходов и переходу матчей на арены NBA. В коммерческом плане Кларк также выделяется: ее именные кроссовки Nike Kobe быстро раскупаются, а стоимость ее редких коллекционных карточек достигает 660 000 долларов, что значительно превышает показатели других игроков.Несмотря на высокую медийную активность и коммерческий успех, Кларк периодически сталкивается с неоднозначным освещением в СМИ и рейтингах, где она иногда уступает место другим звездам лиги.
Kevin Durant's media company says Caitlin Clark is the third most marketable WNBA player
Caitlin Clark has been a lightning rod since she entered the WNBA. She’s broken the minds of opponents and media members for years now. Fellow WNBA players like DiJonai Carrington have claimed her fans are racist. ESPN’s Monica McNutt has claimed her white skin is why fans are flocking to fill NBA arenas to watch her play. ESPN shockingly ranked Caitlin Clark the sixth-best rookie early in her rookie season. Even an anonymous media member decided to ruin Clark’s bid for a unanimous rookie of the year award, giving Angel Reese her solo first-place vote. Clark is no stranger to disrespect in rankings, awards, play and coverage over the years.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!On Friday, this was no different. Kevin Durant’s sports media and entertainment company, Boardroom, came out with their ranking of "The Most Marketable WNBA Players Entering This Season." Caitlin Clark should be first, right? Nope. She’s third behind reigning MVP A’ja Wilson and Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers. Angel Reese is fourth on the list.If we're being honest, Caitlin Clark is EASILY the most marketable WNBA player. That’s a given by any metric. So either Boardroom is being contrarian for clicks, or they're trolling us. According to Covers’ new "WNBA Marketability Index 2026" from a few days ago, Clark tops the league with a score of 83 out of 100, while Reese came in second at 80. How can Boardroom be so drastically different unless there is some sort of agenda here?CAITLIN CLARK TOPS WNBA MARKETABILITY RANKINGS WITH ANGEL REESE CLOSE BEHIND IN NEW STUDYI mean, come on. Every single Indiana Fever game is on national TV this season. All 44. Why? Caitlin Clark. A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Paige Beuckers aren’t drawing close to that kind of interest from sports fans. The WNBA and it’s media partners know Clark’s marketability is off the charts.The main reason the WNBA is talked about at all nowadays, and has any chance at profitability, is Caitlin Clark. She’s the golden ticket. She’s the reason the WNBA Players Association was able to force the league to pay them more money. She’s the reason teams started flying private two seasons ago. She forces teams to move to NBA arenas and sells them out. A’ja Wilson and Angel Reese have both come out with signature shoes. Neither of them had more buzz than Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe crossover. It took only about a minute for her Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year shoes to sell out. Most were going for well over $350 on the secondary market, with one pair even costing $642.CAITLIN CLARK'S INDIANA FEVER SOLD 90 TIMES MORE TICKETS ON STUBHUB IN HER ROOKIE SEASON THAN IN 2023Caitlin Clark’s sports cards sell for exponentially more too. For example, Caitlin Clark’s 1 of 1 rookie Flawless WNBA logowoman card sold for a whopping $660,000, while Angel Reese’s highest sports card sale, her 1 of 1 rookie Immaculate WNBA logowoman, sold for less than 5% of Clark’s ($30,000).Caitlin Clark is the Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan of the WNBA. She’s a transcendent star, who will go down as potentially the most impactful and influential female sports star in American sports. She’s that popular. She moves the needle that much.If we wanted to have a conversation about who is a better player between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, we can have that conversation. Both are rookie of the year award winners. Both had impressive college careers, though Bueckers' was derailed by injury. Paige Bueckers may be on countless commercials ranging from Gatorade to Carmax, but acting as if she is more marketable than Clark, is laughable.I don’t know what metrics Boardroom was pulling from as they compiled this list, but it's getting lambasted online, rightfully so. This is par for the course for the media, though. Reese was put on the cover of the NBA 2K26: WNBA Edition over Clark. Reese and Wilson were on the cover of the Wall Street Journal over Clark after she won Rookie of the Year. The Indiana Fever and Clark tip off their season at home on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET against the Dallas Wings and their star Paige Bueckers, alongside the No. 1 pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, Azzi Fudd.
Стороны конфликта заявили о нарушениях трехдневного перемирия, организованного США, однако крупных ударов пока не зафиксировано.
News24 | Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of ceasefire violations
— Russia and Ukraine on Saturday traded accusations of violating a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, but no major strikes were reported by the warring sides so far.
Федерация футбола Ирана выдвинула ФИФА десять условий для участия страны в предстоящем мундиале.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
— The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Разовое удаление личной информации с сайтов-агрегаторов не гарантирует безопасности, так как данные быстро обновляются и могут использоваться мошенниками.
Five data broker opt-out myths that leave retirees exposed
— One-time opt-out forms may not fully protect retirees from data broker exposure and elder fraud scams that exploit decades of personal records online.
Федеральное управление гражданской авиации (FAA) внедряет проект SMART, использующий искусственный интеллект для прогнозирования перегрузок в воздушном пространстве.
AI air traffic system promises fewer flight delays
— The FAA's new SMART system uses AI to predict air traffic congestion and adjust flight schedules early, but experts question if it can deliver results.
Иванка Трамп и Джаред Кушнер были замечены на эксклюзивной вечеринке в рамках этапа Формулы-1 в Майами. Пара, проживающая во Флориде, продолжает вести относительно закрытый образ жизни, уделяя основное внимание семье.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner enjoy date night after she opens up about deep bond
— First daughter Ivanka Trump wore a sleek black mini dress as she and husband Jared Kushner attended an exclusive Carbone Beach event during Miami Race Week festivities.
Все пассажиры судна будут эвакуированы в свои страны после прибытия лайнера на остров Тенерифе.
Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries
— The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
Знаменитый бейсбольный менеджер Бобби Кокс скончался в возрасте 84 лет. Он оставил после себя выдающееся наследие, включая победу в Мир-серии 1995 года.
Bobby Cox, legendary Atlanta Braves manager who led 1995 World Series champions, dead at 84
— Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 division titles and the 1995 World Series championship, has died at age 84, the team announced Saturday.
В ходе празднования Дня Победы Владимир Путин заявил о справедливости целей России в Украине. Впервые за последние два десятилетия торжества прошли без демонстрации тяжелой военной техники.
Putin says Russia fighting for "just cause" in Ukraine during Victory Day parade
— The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Такер Карлсон прошел путь от сторонника движения MAGA до антивоенного диссидента. Остается неясным, является ли этот поворот искренним или это продуманная смена имиджа.
Tucker Carlson’s pivot
— From MAGA loyalist to antiwar dissident - is Tucker Carlson’s pivot sincere or a savvy reinvention?
В Греции уничтожили найденный рыбаками в пещере беспилотное судно, которое предположительно имеет украинское происхождение.
Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
— The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
Благодаря современным технологиям анализа ДНК и генеалогическим исследованиям удалось установить личность преступника по делу об убийстве Деанны Огг, произошедшем в 1986 году.
Cold-case fugitive busted south of the border as new DNA tech allegedly ties him to teen’s roadside killing
— Bobby Charles Taylor Sr. allegedly murdered 16-year-old Deanna Ogg in 1986. DNA technology helped Texas deputies crack the cold case decades later.
В штате Нью-Йорк трем мужчинам предъявлено обвинение в попытке переправки десятков единиц огнестрельного оружия в Канаду.
2 Canadians among suspects charged in U.S. with attempting to smuggle guns into Canada
— U.S. authorities announced on Friday that three men — two of whom have Canadian citizenship — have been charged in New York state with allegedly attempting to smuggle dozens of firearms into Canada.
Прошедший в уменьшенном формате военный парад вызвал оценки, указывающие на возможную демонстрацию слабости российского лидера.
'Russia's scaled-down Victory Day parade felt more like a display of weakness for Vladimir Putin'
В аэропорту Денвера произошел инцидент с участием самолета авиакомпании Frontier Airlines, в результате которого погиб человек.
Moment passengers on Frontier Airlines flight evacuate after plane kills pedestrian
— Emergency slides can be seen being used after a Frontier Airlines plane struck a pedestrian at Denver Airport yesterday - the pedestrian was killed during the incident
Президент США Дональд Трамп опроверг информацию о планах по отстранению комиссара FDA Марти Макари от должности, заявив, что ничего не знает о подобных решениях.
Trump responds to reports FDA chief Mark Makary could be fired: 'Know nothing about it'
— Trump downplays reports he plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary over a vape approval dispute, telling reporters he knows nothing about it.
Премьер-министр Ливана и президент Сирии провели встречу в Дамаске для обсуждения вопросов безопасности, транспорта и энергетики.
Syria and Lebanon make ‘significant progress’ at talks on joint interests
— In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.
Бывшая звезда серии фильмов «Крик» Мелисса Баррера назвала «нечестными» своих бывших коллег, которые согласились на участие в седьмой части франшизы после её увольнения.
Ex-'Scream' star fired for anti-Israel rant agrees that co-stars who returned to the new film are 'scabby'
— Scream star Melissa Barrera, fired over her Israel-Hamas war posts, slams ex-castmates for returning to the horror franchise, calling them "scabby."
Убытки материнской компании платформы Truth Social обусловлены падением стоимости криптовалютных активов.
Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social site reports $400m loss this year
— Losses driven largely by depreciation of cryptocurrency assets as prices of digital currencies tumble.
Профессиональный гольфист Рори Макилрой высказался о возможности возвращения участников лиги LIV Golf на традиционные туры, назвав это правильным деловым решением.
Rory McIlroy says LIV golfers returning to PGA is 'good business,' but still takes one more shot at them
— Rory McIlroy said golfers who left for LIV Golf should be welcomed back to the PGA Tour, adding it is good business to make the tour stronger.
Состоялось проведение военного парада с уменьшенным масштабом.
Russia holds scaled-down military parade