Why Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark wasn't at WNBA Orange Carpet event - USA Today

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Caitlin Clark was not present for the WNBA's orange carpet event before the 2026 All-Star game. Fellow All-Stars arrived in vivid orange outfits, setting the tone for the evening without her. Clark took the podium the All-Star press meet, where she touched on her early years and pointed to the Chicago Sky rivalry that has fueled so many headlines. Away from the press room, the former president also stopped in the practice session at his Presidential library project.

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