Caitlin Clark Secures $28M, 8-Yr Nike Contract Amid WNBA Pay Debate

Checks over stripes

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History in the making

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Competitive offers

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Puma backs out

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The expiration of a deal

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Outrage over rookie salary

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Collegiate stardom

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Fashion milestone

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A night in NYC

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