Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN
WNBA All-Star Weekend faces a setback as star players Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu decline invitations to the 3-Point Contest.
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The brief
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will not participate in the WNBA 3-Point Contest. Despite their absence, the league has revealed the full list of participants for the 3-Point Contest and Skills Competition.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and Bleacher Report emphasizes that Azzi Fudd of the Wings will headline the field, alongside other contestants including Mabrey and Howard. Fox News reports that Clark's decision to decline the invitation is a major blow to ESPN and All-Star Weekend.
Attention now turns to the performance of the confirmed contestants, specifically Azzi Fudd, during the upcoming All-Star events.
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Quick answers
Which star players are skipping the 3-Point Contest?
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu are skipping the event.
Who is headlining the 3-point contest field?
Azzi Fudd of the Wings is headlining the field.
Who are some of the other confirmed contestants?
Other participants include Mabrey and Howard.
Coverage (8)
- State Farm® Announces Star-Studded Celebrity 3-Point Contest Line Up State Farm · 3h ago
- 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest Participants WNBA · 3h ago
- Storm will have one participant in WNBA 3-Point Contest The Seattle Times · 3h ago
- 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, Skills Competition Participants Revealed Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Skipping WNBA 3-Point Contest Front Office Sports · 3h ago
- Wings’ Azzi Fudd headlines 3-point contest field at WNBA All-Star Weekend The New York Times · 3h ago
- Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants ESPN · 3h ago
- Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN Fox News · 3h ago
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