# Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-21 23:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 9 · Current Velocity: 9.75

## Executive Summary
Caitlin Clark's decision to decline an invitation to the WNBA 3-Point Contest has shifted the spotlight toward other rookies and stars for All-Star weekend.

## Intelligence Brief
Caitlin Clark is one of three WNBA stars who have declined invitations to participate in the 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest in Chicago. The WNBA has since announced the official field, which includes Marina Mabrey, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd, and Janelle Salaün of the Valkyries.


Coverage from Yahoo Sports highlights Clark's unusual routine behind the snub and suggests her absence creates an opportunity for another rookie to gain attention. Other reports from CBS News, the Dallas News, and the WNBA focus on the confirmed participants and the reaction from the Dallas Wings regarding Azzi Fudd's selection.


Further developments include the event's location in Chicago, where the Hyde Park Herald reports that Obama has greeted the All-Stars. Attention remains on the final lineup and the upcoming celebrity 3-point contest announced by State Farm.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who are some of the confirmed participants in the 3-point contest?
Confirmed participants include Marina Mabrey, Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings, and Janelle Salaün of the Valkyries.

### Did Sabrina Ionescu decline the invitation?
According to Yahoo Sports, Sabrina Ionescu denied reports that she turned down the contest.

### How many stars declined the invitation in total?
Caitlin Clark is one of three WNBA stars who declined the invite.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
WNBA, All-Star, Caitlin Clark, Azzi Fudd, Contest, WNBA All-Stars, Sabrina Ionescu, All-Star Weekend and ESPN, Dallas Wings React, Azzi Fudd Making

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Herald | Obama greets WNBA All-Stars on Home Court | 2026-07-24 20:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxPX0F4Qkd3N3VhVVlfeDcyUUhQLVFzSm5aMHE4Y28zTWN5Tjg5TGlqeF9zU1NxTXdfcHJXelJ4bnhoUjVlVXRhMHg5ZmlfVUhBb3h0aDlTWWlNNEh2QXYzSld5ZE5qeG56bi14X2ZaalY4Z25POTB2azg2U2phV0otRE1HOHpSbnlSQUtVMlBqSGNZeWFGZl82VzBSdkl5TEEzak96MVU5SGxwWWtTQ29SOXA2eGtkbWtPYVFfY21tY2Q4X0N4Z2NUcVdrZw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | The unusual routine behind Caitlin Clark's 3-Point Contest snub | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQOXJmVm1ZandtZmphTUdUNFN6aTFJN2YxdzBrcHJuNHJQTGNzLXNFeXRXYnA0cm1mcWpLdC14aWlmcEtyUDZKTnJKTnd0UXJaLUxMa2hrY1IyOGVIdEJyb0FpdlJGZk5BdnUzY1hPZlNfbjk4QW9hekdZOFJxODZhWHJKUkVoMGpyS0l2X0VvWQ?oc=5) |
| Chicago Sun-Times | WNBA announces three-point contest field for All-Star weekend | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQTERUdGYyZ3NuczQ3YVFsX0RiNW5jeUd3RjJHNVJsNU9KQURMbTFmWHJRTXhuanI1bzJZTXctVEg5cnVRbnFnbC1UX3AwdkdsRzNCWmNLMzFVRGIzTmJrREp2QnltcXprUW9RUzFZOHlxOTFwUmlEZVBjb2w1Y1dEaEZyY1FCcnVub2E2NWtabVhXWHRHcnNHWXQyQmk1Vl93c3hFQm5jcmNIQQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Sabrina Ionescu denies report she turned down WNBA 3-Point Content | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPUjRyVWpiT1o3aVQ1WGNJRWs2M1NqdU1zSzBaaGpFWng2UEdhRnAyeW5QZXJvTnIwalhrOUx5RXdpU1NFUElpWkNkTE5jUFVxazdteW9mMEdWbE5rUnpzV3FpVmpkR0xKby0tVVlwX3V1VDkxOXBmdGdTWEY1aVBrNzR5dk85X3Q1b2c?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd selected for WNBA All-Star 3-point contest in Chicago | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPVFQ0Q3VwU2tsdVpwLWtTQjdXUXY5ZzdVN01YTEtOakg4OEhudFJNdjljek5kUU1NcmVFWVFHM1pmbEV3UWZyMDhJZzFzOU1CU2pUSU5RbGwzRjVscC1LS2cyb1M1dFFUcVVuanZ1UXlhd2VUUlJoLVdtVzRsQ0lCc1dWZDU0clVDVEVyeVlUa0FiN0s4UVl4MERjdElkWEJXLVA0UDZuQVFNOUtBdWYzSGVB?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Caitlin Clark’s decision leaves door open for WNBA rookie to steal spotlight | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPZEdyS1psQlpaV1ZTU2NiVzJqQ0IzWURub3lZOFJCbXBzdjBVZmFwTkRFd2trNlpZSnFmQ1BOczBjSTN4dW9TdzJyaUVUTmh6RXlaS2NwQjQzX2Y1STIwOERGZmZJMm5oQ2d2NElLUERITmkxdEV4S0VuSzFlY2hHeVFJQl95YmJuWks0?oc=5) |
| Sportsnet.ca | Tempo star Marina Mabrey headlines 2026 WNBA three-point contest | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPdEtYUl9tQ0xCTUlIMHppaFdweVVXTHlqMERCWENEbV9Za0xpT09CakRiYUR0dGtYdzQ1Vk9naEZSUFJaZ2VtNDZHZGRZRnV6eUNUaGI5ZjRSNE9TeE1pRVlURXVSY2FXV1dpVFNha0tOOTM2VDVqSVFkbmszbFg2M1BKY1dqZ0FoVi1WQm9Id0R4UkpYNFlSMDhaWVRjeHVfdDF4dGVB?oc=5) |
| Dallas News | Wings' star rookie Azzi Fudd to participate in WNBA's 3-point contest | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxObnFiRDBxSng0TFcyZFgzVU9qd3hKQzVsZGpoV3l6QWR3QVVEZ2F6TFhYNi14QXpOZmJxd3dSRjJnbEd4ZW5Za3pGeWg3TXBfZjBWTGZGU3pCNmlaMWVEU1ROTElOX29WM3c3WHQtSGx3ZkU4MmZHTFJsSjJTaFEtYlZ5VFpOOEV3Vk5jQU9WTTU5QlVwUFpmeWNmeUtPUVU1?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Valkyries Janelle Salaün to compete in 3-point contest | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQaVotUzh5Tm41Y1d6a1laUnd5d0ZIcnN6TkZPM0IydkJ5anhheWtXSVdhUEFFNElNQlctR05kNDE1S29zLW8taWY5N0FRTEZiejlUQzlFdi1fc1dXaGdIMFRRcUFzd2dISlByelFfSzYtMnRxNmk2Z3ZCdnoyMlREVUJxTVhKc2NU?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | 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 | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOTmFIYjlpM2d0MlJYTnZwZDJ2bWRmLTQ4R3h4dm85aUJldTZTTXFtSHJOdWJxT3c2S2c5dm9yTTlfRmg4dnptREdYQnZJd1o4NHFCdFJQSlQ4RW5mdFlESk9GRTJoR2E4X0dZRk12RmkxOFNodl9CX2hqUDN4MmdRQmpzcw?oc=5) |
| State Farm | State Farm® Announces Star-Studded Celebrity 3-Point Contest Line Up | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPUG5tUXo3dDJnWTMtV1htRGJjdVhaUGJyVkZCd1BTeGdsRlBxc3dDUHBlSWMxaVE3NU1Ed1RwTk9UQ2VDbmNSSDlCLVZGbzRqTUZRZThTX2h6NE9Lal9OdU9JZDlmQm4yRFVFWC1KR2FmTURweFVpQmNtN0U4S2RRSHY1cVNxTktxYVZUUU1XSHhfTE1DNXRKS3BfMUNwSXZ3?oc=5) |
| WNBA | 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest Participants | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQaFpFVGVyTVRKSTU1QXItWFhNeElQbWgzOF9ncTY1WUNWc1lRU1Bka0RUc2h4S0lJSFN4WndwOVRDaGptQ3BkUi1CMF9Lb3VkbHdtbXlCc2NRWGpTdkN0bVBfSTZNNzdvNDc5eW1pZVc2OUZNVm1qSzljd25RVFhJag?oc=5) |
| The Seattle Times | Storm will have one participant in WNBA 3-Point Contest | 2026-07-21 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPaW9TYXFzTnhoRDVXVGNGT2phU25mTEJqbnJ5Q3QxLVFGd05sYXNCVkZBdVM5WmhOTUowSWFtR1h0NUdhSDNwdUM3Q2tDRnBqejRHRFlrWkdHakdHaDZyeEd0Zm4zNDdCNlJtUjZpQ1d6MWFZOFc2RkNTeXV5QmZMaEFiZHJQZDEwM2RvR0FVWjlLbTZNU3hiaXpDOXRXaXAwbExiZ09n?oc=5) |

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