{
  "id": 15872433,
  "title": "Caitlin Clark, Cookie Monster team up in hilarious new Xfinity ad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/caitlin-clark-cookie-monster-team-up-in-hilarious-new-xfinity-ad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T10:15:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/caitlin-clark-cookie-monster-team-101526033.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark, WNBA star and cookie enthusiast, has joined forces with the iconic Sesame Street character Cookie Monster in a comedic new Xfinity advertisement aimed at crafting the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. In the amusing clip, Cookie Monster breaks the fourth wall, witnessing Clark baking cookies on screen and decides to collaborate to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie. The trio of Clark and Cookie Monster, along with several iterations of chocolate chip cookies, was put to the test during a sudden thunderstorm that caused a power outage. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, Xfinity's reliable Wi-Fi backup power kicked in, restoring optimism for the duo and catapulting them to worldwide fame for their unbeatable cookie creation. Notably, Clark has previously teamed up with Cookie Monster, donning Nike Kobe 6 Protro \"Cookie Monster\" PEs during a game on July 13, 2025. Additionally, she jokingly expressed interest in judging the Chicago Cubs' quest for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in April. Apart from her latest ad with Xfinity, Clark continues to promote her Nike Caitlin 1 signature shoes, with the Halloween colorway set to release on October 23. Follow the latest Iowa news and opinions on Hawkeyes Wire, @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our Facebook page.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark and Sesame Street character Cookie Monster team up to perfect the world's best cookie in a hilarious new advertisement for XFinity.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}