Caitlin Clark Receives Obama’s Encouragement as WNBA All-Star Game Draws Record Crowd in Chicago

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• [○ 1 SOURCE] The league faced scrutiny over racism, online abuse and player safety after a June 24 game in which Alyssa Thomas was suspended for a flagrant foul. blkalerts.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Jonquel Jones recorded 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and was named All‑Star Game MVP. thesheffieldpress.com · www.sportshistori.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] Former President Barack Obama met Caitlin Clark at the All‑Star weekend and encouraged her not to be discouraged. tmspn.com · hot1009.com · hotspotatl.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Ticket prices for the All‑Star Game rose to roughly $340 on the day of the event. jack1065.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129‑122. thesheffieldpress.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Attendance at the All‑Star Game reached a new record of about 19,800 fans. www.theixsports.com · thesheffieldpress.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] The 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game took place at the United Center in Chicago on July 25, 2026. thesheffieldpress.com · www.theixsports.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Caitlin Clark scored 17 points, including three early three‑pointers, for Team Spoon. thesheffieldpress.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Jonquel Jones recorded 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, earning MVP of the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game. www.sportshistori.com · thesheffieldpress.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The WNBA Players Association did not request the league to drop a USA 250 commemorative patch from All‑Star uniforms. www.world-today-journal.com
• [● 5 SOURCES] Barack Obama met Caitlin Clark at the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago and encouraged her not to be discouraged. tmspn.com · hot1009.com · hotspotatl.com · 92q.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129‑122 in the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game at the United Center in Chicago. thesheffieldpress.com · wfnz.com