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's quad injury causes devastating 55% drop in WNBA ratings, exposing the league's total dependence on one superstar player for viewership success.

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.

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.

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

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

How did you think Caitlin Clark would play heading into her first game back after a three-week absence? Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White knew Clark’s adrenaline would be high to open the game. It was,

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