Joy Taylor, Dave Portnoy, Caitlin Clark (Photos via USA Today and Instagram)
Joy Taylor claims Angel Reese’s viral celebration during LSU’s championship sparked Caitlin Clark’s rise to stardom.

“We would not be talking about Caitlin Clark the way that we do if it wasn’t for that moment with Angel Reese.”

Dave Portnoy was not a fan of those comments.

Angel Reese pointed to her ring finger while watching Caitlin Clark. The little action became one of the most talked-about moments of the year.

Taylor’s comment was shared widely online. Some fans agree with her, saying that moment helped push Caitlin Clark into a bigger spotlight. Others say Clark’s skills were already enough to make her famous, as other celebrities were already attending games to see her play.

Taylor drew parallels between the Clark-Reese rivalry and that of NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, framing the feud as pivotal to the WNBA’s growth and ultimately leading to the reaction of Portnoy.

“This is the Magic Johnson, Larry Bird moment for the WNBA,” Taylor told the Joe Budden Podcast. “This is great. I’m a storyteller. I think storylines are so f—ing important.

“I think you need villains. I think you need heroes. You need it to sell. You got to sell a fight, brand all of this.”

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has sharply criticized Taylor for what he called the “dumbest, most ridiculous rant of all time.”

“Nobody outside hardcore WNBA fans and LSU fans would know who Angel was if it weren’t for her riding Caitlin’s coattails. It’s made her a fortune, so kudos to her, but this is the dumbest take I’ve ever heard.”

Caitlin Clark Has Landmark Deal With Wilson

Caitlin Clarke (Photo By Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
Wilson has expanded Caitlin Clark’s signature basketball collection in year two of its landmark deal with the Indiana Fever star.

Clark continues one of her most groundbreaking off-court endeavors with a fresh batch of limited-edition Wilson basketballs.

Clark is only the second athlete to have their own ball, following Michael Jordan.

Social Media Is Sending Their Prayers To Clint Eastwood Today

Clint Eastwood (Photo By Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Clint Eastwood turned 95 recently, but it hasn’t been an easy year for the legendary actor and director.

On Tuesday, fans across the country poured out messages of support as news spread about his recent struggles. Eastwood has been mourning the sudden death of his longtime partner, Christina Sandera, who passed away from a heart attack earlier this year.

The Hollywood icon has kept a low profile since her passing. For fans who’ve followed his career for decades, seeing Eastwood go through this personal loss has struck a chord. Though the actor has rarely been seen in public in recent months, his son Scott Eastwood shared a welcome update that gave many people a reason to breathe a little easier.

Fans Rally Behind Eastwood

Clint Eastwood and Christina Sandera (Photo Via Instagram/@clinteastwoodfans01)

Scott Eastwood, in a recent interview, reassured fans that his father is holding up. “He’s doing good,” he said. “He’s a survivor, a trouper. He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle.” That perspective seems to be carrying Eastwood through yet another chapter of hardship.

Supporters didn’t hesitate to show their love. Social media lit up with tributes, memories, and heartfelt messages. Many highlighted not only his contributions to film but also his resilience as a person.

“There are literally hundreds of reasons why a man doesn’t get better with age,” one fan posted on X.

Another fan commented, “HE IS NEVER GONNA STOP!!!!”

Another fan chimed in, “I hope he blesses us with his presence for many more years!”

Photographs from December 2018 show Eastwood attending the premiere of The Mule with Sandera by his side. The two had been together for years, and her sudden loss clearly left a mark on him. Though the grief remains, Eastwood isn’t ready to slow down completely. In an interview with Kurier on May 30, he reflected on aging with intent. “There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age,” he said. “And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.”

Clint Eastwood, who has eight children- Laurie, Kimber, Alison, Francesca, Kyle, Kathryn, Scott and Morgan- continues to lean on family during this time. For fans, the hope is simple: that he keeps creating, keeps going, and, most of all, keeps finding strength in the days ahead.