Sabreena Merchant

Women’s basketball writer, The Athletic

Women’s basketball writer for The Athletic

Sabreena Merchant on KCRW

Basketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?

Will the ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ boost LA Sparks ticket sales?

Basketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?

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