On a crisp Friday night in Indianapolis, the Gainbridge Fieldhouse is preparing for what should have been a straightforward WNBA showdown. But thanks to one stunning announcement by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, the upcoming Indiana Fever game has turned into something much bigger: a cultural flashpoint, a political lightning rod, and perhaps the most talked-about game-day spectacle in WNBA history.

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The Towel Frenzy

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The Kirk Tribute

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Caitlin Clark Caught in the Crossfire

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The Backlash

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The Fans’ Dilemma

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Bigger Than Basketball