Caitlin Clark's All-Star weekend comes with extra baggage

NPR | By Jason Fuller,

Ailsa Chang, Janaya Williams

Published July 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT

Caitlin Clark is playing some of her best basketball, but debates over her fiery style, flopping and on-court confrontations haven't gone away. The Athletic's Chris Branch breaks down her season.

Jason Fuller

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Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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Janaya Williams

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