Former ESPN star breaks silence on Angel Reese failure
The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry added another memorable installment Sunday, with Clark and the Indiana Fever outlasting Reese and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. The matchup also included a viral moment, with a smiling Clark being caught on camera in the background after Reese missed a game-winning layup on the final possession of regulation.…
On June 22, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, the Atlanta Dream lost a close game to the Indiana Fever 95-91, with the match extending into overtime. The highlight of the match was Angel Reese, a forward for the Atlanta Dream, missing a game-winning layup in the final minutes of regulation. This mistake allowed Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever's star player, to appear amused, as seen in a viral clip on social media.
The incident prompted a flurry of reactions online, including comments from former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn. Cohn, a known Caitlin Clark supporter, responded to the meme, stating that Clark's smile was likely a result of the team's fortunate opportunity to go to overtime rather than directed at Reese. Cohn's tweet resonated with fans, sparking a debate between Clark and Reese supporters.
Cohn, who has been vocal about her admiration for Clark, has been sharing her insights on her YouTube show "The Linda Cohn Show" since retiring from ESPN.
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