Chicago Sky lose to New York Liberty 99-74 in home opener
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Watch Caitlin Clark and the Fever take on the reigning WNBA champions today at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, with streaming available through FuboTV, DirecTV, and Sling.
Caitlin Clark cemented herself as one of the best players in the WNBA early in her career with the Indiana Fever. Last season with the Fever, Clark won the Rookie of the Year awar
Two games in, it’s clear the Liberty are big winners. The rest of the league, not so much.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever take on an early-season test as they welcome the defending champion Liberty to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty expert prediction, picks for today, May 24. Chloe Peterson's prediction: Liberty 93, Fever 81 "The Liberty, already being the defending champions
There will be plenty of stars on display on both sides. Caitlin Clark has picked up where she left off from her Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024 — making WNBA history while averaging 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 9 assists through the Fever's first three contests.
According to Ben Pickman of The Athletic, the Liberty are valued at $450 million after raising capital from a group of investors, which "is believed to be a record across professional women’s sports and is more than double that of the last publicly known capital raise made by a WNBA franchise."
The Liberty’s valuation has set a new global benchmark as momentum around women’s sports continues to soar. A recent round of capital raising from a group of investors put the franchise valuation at a record $450 million, a source confirmed to The Post on Thursday.
The Sky had a rough start to the season against the Indiana Fever. Chicago lost 93-58 in a game where the Sky shot just 29.1% from the field. Angel Reese had a 12-point, 17-rebound double-double, but she didn't get much support from her teammates during the contest.