{
  "id": 16912585,
  "title": "Fans are loving Caitlin Clark’s ‘genius’ new venture away from basketball",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/fans-are-loving-caitlin-clarks-genius-new-venture-away-from-basketball",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T14:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fans-loving-caitlin-clark-genius-143500970.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark, a basketball star known for her remarkable skills on the court, has found another way to captivate her fans by expanding her business portfolio beyond sports. Her lucrative eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike, coupled with appearances in State Farm commercials, Gatorade branding, and Panini trading cards, speaks volumes about her rising influence. Even Wilson has recognized her talent by launching an exclusive signature basketball line.\n\nClark's latest venture might be her most impressive move yet. She announced on Instagram that she has written her very first children's picture book, called EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams. The 32-page rhyming book, aimed at kids aged four to eight, emphasizes the importance of hard work, teamwork, and chasing big dreams. The book is set to be released in hardcover on November 3, priced at $19.99, with illustrations by Adriana Predoi.\n\nFans have reacted positively to this news, praising Clark for her genius move in transitioning into a different demographic. Teachers and parents alike expressed excitement about the book, stating they can't wait to have it in their classrooms and homes. The anticipation is so high that one fan had already pre-ordered their copy in May.",
  "summary": "Just when you thought she’d conquered it all, Caitlin Clark found another lane to win over fans. Caitlin Clark’s pull away from the court is pretty much unmatched right now, building a business portfolio that puts her in whole different tax bracket from most WNBA stars.",
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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."
}