Without Caitlin Clark, WNBA viewership nosedives, proving she’s the league’s brightest star and biggest ratings draw.

Caitlin Clark’s absence is not just a setback for the Indiana Fever on the court; it has a significant impact on the entire WNBA. According to Nielsen data reported by USA Today, since she met with injury and remained sidelined due to her left quad strain,

Caitlin Clark didn't just return from a quad injury on Saturday; she stormed back like she had been binge-watching her highlight reel. With 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, she not only handed the previously undefeated New York Liberty their first loss of the season but also ignited a bold new chapter in WNBA history.

In their second matchup, the two superstars lived up to the hype - and proved this potential rivalry is already must-see basketball.

WNBA legend Candace Parker will not be joining other league veterans or retired stars who've shown hostility toward the game's newest stars, specifically Caitlin Clark, and the new faces of the league's effort to grow women's basketball.

Caitlin Clark‘s absence due to a strained left quad has had a significant impact on WNBA television ratings. We knew

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s absence due to a strained left quad has had a significant impact on WNBA television ratings.

Caitlin Clark delivers for bettors in her return, Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, and a longshot wins the U.S. Open.