JOURNAL ARTICLE

Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Rematch Gives ESPN Historic Ratings.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mioduszewski, Brandon 3 of 3

Abstract

The WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever attracted an average of 2.3 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-viewed women's pro basketball game in 23 years. The Sky won by a point, with rookie Angel Reese scoring a career-high 25 points. The game featured a rematch between Reese and Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 draft pick, who faced off in the NCAA women's tournament quarter finals. The popularity of this year's WNBA rookies, including stars from the NCAA tournament, has brought new fans to the league. WNBA games have also seen the highest first-month attendance in 26 years. The NBA is in talks for a new broadcast agreement that could potentially provide more coverage for the WNBA. WNBA players will have the opportunity to negotiate higher pay in November. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178085292
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