Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN
Caitlin Clark has declined an invitation to the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest, shifting focus to other participants for the upcoming All-Star event.
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Caitlin Clark will not compete in the 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest. Following her decision, the official lineup for the competition has been confirmed by the WNBA, featuring Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, the WNBA, Dallas News, and The Seattle Times highlights the roster changes and participant reactions. While the league confirms the official list of shooters, reports also note that Sophie Cunningham addressed her exclusion from the event.
Upcoming coverage will track the competitive impact of these roster adjustments during the All-Star Weekend. It remains to be seen how the absence of Clark will affect the broadcast dynamics, as other athletes prepare to step into the spotlight.
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Quick answers
Will Caitlin Clark participate in the 3-Point Contest?
No, coverage indicates that Caitlin Clark declined the invitation.
Who is confirmed to participate in the contest?
The WNBA has confirmed the participant list, which includes Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd.
Has anyone commented on being left out of the event?
Yes, Sophie Cunningham has publicly responded to being excluded from the 3-Point Contest roster.
Coverage (7)
- Sophie Cunningham’s WNBA All-Star snub looks even worse after latest decision Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Caitlin Clark’s decision leaves door open for WNBA rookie to steal spotlight Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Wings' star rookie Azzi Fudd to participate in WNBA's 3-point contest Dallas News · 11h ago
- Sophie Cunningham Responds To Being Snubbed From WNBA 3-Point Contest Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- State Farm® Announces Star-Studded Celebrity 3-Point Contest Line Up State Farm · 11h ago
- 2026 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest Participants WNBA · 11h ago
- Storm will have one participant in WNBA 3-Point Contest The Seattle Times · 11h ago
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