The second-year stars returned to the court this weekend, with Reese heading back to Baton Rouge with the Chicago Sky for a preseason fixture against the Brazil women’s national team on Friday. Clark played the South American team on Sunday, having made a homecoming herself.

They both had very decent outings. Reese recorded another double-double, registering 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Clark scored 16 points in her appearance, draining a three from logo range and adding six rebounds and five assists.

As expected, Clark’s game drew all the attention, as tickets sold out and ESPN broadcast the contest.

Close to 15,000 people showed up for Caitlin’s return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena while Reese’s Sky brought out just over 6,000 fans.

Reese’s mom took to social media to respond to fans pointing out the disparity in ticket sales, stating that her daughter brought a championship to LSU while Clark supporters can only cheer attendance numbers.

“Aww that certain fan base looking in the stands celebrating ‘attendance’ while others are looking up in the rafters celebrating championship banners,” she tweeted. “We ain’t the same. Different year same haters. Have a great day.”

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Reese and the Lady Tigers defeated Iowa in the 2023 National Title game. The contest sparked a rivalry due to Reese’s ring taunts at Clark near the end of the game.

While the Hawkeyes avenged the loss the following year with a win over LSU in the Elite Eight, they would go on to lose to South Carolina in the final.

Of the two, Angel is the one who boasts a championship, yet Caitlin remains the more popular player, by far, and attracts more eyes than anyone else in women’s basketball.

As luck would have it, they will open their sophomore seasons against each other, with the Fever and Sky scheduled to square off on May 17.

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“WNBA’s Billion-Dollar Coverup: Britney ‘Brian’ Griner, Hidden Records, and the Greatest Heist in Women’s Sports History”

The WNBA is facing a storm that no press release, sponsor deal, or Pride night can fix. For years, fans have cheered, invested, and even sacrificed to support a league built on the promise of fair competition, female empowerment, and trust. And for years, the league delivered—up until now. The recent explosion surrounding Brittney Griner—some calling her “Brian Grryer”—has thrown the WNBA into uncharted, toxic territory, raising questions about everything we thought we knew about women’s basketball.

At the heart of the chaos? Leaked medical files, viral clips, and a history of athletic dominance that doesn’t add up. If these documents are even partially legitimate, they reveal a side of Griner that the league has worked tirelessly to hide. Surgeries, hormone treatments, and biological records paint a picture that directly contradicts the public narrative. Suddenly, fans are staring at highlight reels, Instagram posts, and old press conferences with suspicion, asking themselves: has the WNBA been lying for years to protect a single superstar?

The timing of this scandal couldn’t be worse—or more explosive. Recall the viral moment when Griner was caught on camera calling Caitlyn Clark a “trash white girl.” That clip was a spark. The firestorm followed immediately, and suddenly Griner’s past—her time in a Russian prison, her alleged biological anomalies, her extraordinary recovery rate from injuries—became the subject of national debate. Fans began dissecting every dunk, every training session, every word she’s ever spoken. Social media exploded with theories, many pointing to the same glaring inconsistency: how could an athlete so physically dominant in women’s sports recover faster than any peer, while still performing at levels comparable to male professional athletes?

One highlight reel had fans questioning reality itself. Watching Griner slam dunks with apparent ease, soar past defenders, and recover from injuries in mere days, the general public began connecting the dots. Was this just exceptional talent—or something the WNBA never wanted scrutinized? Observers weren’t just theorizing—they were comparing her to male athletes, to NBA-level performance metrics, and to the physical standards expected in women’s sports. The evidence seemed impossible to ignore.

And it doesn’t stop at performance. A resurfaced topless Instagram clip only intensified the conversation. Unlike any other female athlete, Griner’s post wasn’t flagged by Instagram’s AI, which fans noted consistently censors female nudity. The platform’s silence was read as another sign that she wasn’t being treated like her peers—a biological outlier operating under the league’s protective cover.

Even her identity choices have fueled controversy. After the birth of her child, she insisted on being called “Pops” instead of mom, a moment that has since been meme-ified and turned into a rallying cry for fans questioning the league’s transparency. Online, some have openly labeled her “Brian Grryer,” arguing that the WNBA’s handling of Griner is not only deceptive but actively undermining the integrity of women’s sports.

This is not just chatter from trolls or Twitter warriors—it’s a systemic problem fans argue has been cultivated for years. Women’s sports exist to provide a level playing field for athletes with similar biological attributes. When an athlete allegedly outside that boundary dominates, it sparks questions of fairness and trust. And according to many, the WNBA has repeatedly ignored these concerns, prioritizing branding and political messaging over the legitimacy of the league itself.

Griner’s outspoken stance on trans athletes in sports has only added fuel to the fire. She has openly called restrictions a “crime” and argued that all athletes deserve a spot on the court, regardless of biology. For years, this was celebrated as advocacy. Now, with leaked records surfacing, the same statements are being interpreted as self-interest. Fans argue the league’s silence and protective measures were never about inclusivity—they were about maintaining a superstar’s dominance, no matter the cost.

Adding another layer of complexity is Griner’s international saga. In a prisoner swap for Victor Bout, one of the world’s most dangerous arms dealers, Griner was sent to a men’s Russian prison. Fans point out that this was not an accidental misclassification. According to commentators and online sleuths, Russian authorities recognized what the league never admitted: Griner’s biological profile might not fit traditional female categories.

The WNBA has avoided answering these questions publicly, likely aware that an official confirmation would spark a global backlash. If Griner’s biological status were verified, every women’s league—from track to tennis to soccer—could face renewed scrutiny and legal challenges. Fairness standards, hormonal testing, and eligibility rules would be debated worldwide. The financial and reputational consequences could be catastrophic. Sponsors would demand accountability. Players who lost endorsements or championships would sue. Fans who bought tickets under the impression of fair competition would feel cheated. The fallout would make a multi-million-dollar marketing campaign look like child’s play.