Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN
Caitlin Clark is among three WNBA stars who have declined invitations to the State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.
Velocity timeline
How fast coverage is spreading — measured hourly from article rate × source diversity. How this works →
The brief
Caitlin Clark has declined an invitation to participate in the 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest. According to coverage from Yahoo Sports, she is one of three WNBA stars who have turned down the opportunity to compete in the event.
Yahoo Sports highlights the reaction from the Dallas Wings following the news and the inclusion of Azzi Fudd in the contest. Other coverage from the WNBA, The Seattle Times, and State Farm focuses on the finalized lists of participants, including a star-studded celebrity lineup.
Attention now turns to the confirmed participants and the specific roster for the Seattle Storm, which will have one player in the contest.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 17m ago.
Quick answers
Who declined the 3-Point Contest invite?
Caitlin Clark and two other unnamed WNBA stars declined the invitation.
Who is participating in the event?
Azzi Fudd is among the participants, and the Seattle Storm will have one player competing.
What else is happening during the All-Star Weekend?
State Farm has announced a celebrity 3-Point Contest lineup.
Coverage (6)
- Wings' star rookie Azzi Fudd to participate in WNBA's 3-point contest Dallas News · 7h ago
- Valkyries Janelle Salaün to compete in 3-point contest Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Dallas Wings React to Azzi Fudd Making 3-Point Contest After Caitlin Clark Becomes One of Three WNBA Stars to Decline Invite on All-Star Weekend Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- State Farm® Announces Star-Studded Celebrity 3-Point Contest Line Up State Farm · 7h ago
- 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest Participants WNBA · 7h ago
- Storm will have one participant in WNBA 3-Point Contest The Seattle Times · 7h ago broke it first
People, places & organizations
Topics
Related trends
Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants
Azzi Fudd, Alli Mabrey, and Maya Moore lead the field for the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-point contest as high-profile stars opt out.
Love her or hate her, Sophie Cunningham won't be ignored
Sophie Cunningham is emerging as a WNBA megastar through her polarizing role as the Indiana Fever's primary protector.
Liberty crushed by Caitlin Clark, Fever after unraveling in pitiful third quarter
The Indiana Fever secured a dominant 108-88 victory over the New York Liberty, fueled by a standout performance from Kelsey Mitchell.
Caitlin Clark smacked in the face by WNBA legend after getting foul that could trigger fine in big win
4 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — Newsylist is tracking how fast it spreads.
Sandy Brondello Suspended By WNBA for Angel Reese Comment During Dream's Win vs. Tempo
WNBA coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game after referring to star player Angel Reese as a 'protected species'.
Fever's Caitlin Clark records WNBA's 1st 45-point, 10-assist double-double
5 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — Newsylist is tracking how fast it spreads.