{
  "id": 5566342,
  "title": "WATCH: Caitlin Clark launches absurd logo 3 in Team USA’s World Cup opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/watch-caitlin-clark-launches-absurd-logo-3-in-team-usas-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T13:34:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-caitlin-clark-launches-absurd-133406967.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark showcased her remarkable shooting skills from the outset of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Just four seconds into Team USA's opener against China, the Indiana Fever star launched a spectacular 3-pointer from beyond the center-court logo, leaving the Americans with a 30-14 lead. USA Basketball highlighted the remarkable shot, calling it \"CC FROM RANGE.\" Clark's performance quickly set the tone for the United States' dominance, as she helped the team build a commanding 27-14 lead after the first quarter. Clark's long-range shot not only pushed the advantage to 16 points but also led to a 49-29 lead at halftime as Team USA held China to a low 30% shooting percentage. Young and Stewart also contributed to the balanced offensive effort, with Young scoring 10 points and Stewart adding seven points and eight rebounds.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark crossed half court and immediately launched a jaw-dropping 3-pointer during Team USA’s World Cup opener against China.",
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in women’s World Cup opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/caitlin-clark-helps-us-beat-china-and-7-foot-3-zhang-ziyu-94-61-in",
        "published": "2026-09-04T14:17:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Team USA's Caitlin Clark Decision Sparks Backlash at FIBA World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/team-usas-caitlin-clark-decision-sparks-backlash-at-fiba-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-04T14:20:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in women’s World Cup opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/caitlin-clark-helps-us-beat-china-and-7-foot-3-zhang-ziyu-94-61-in-5588273",
        "published": "2026-09-04T15:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "D’Tigress lose to South Korea in World Cup opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/dtigress-lose-to-south-korea-in-world-cup-opener",
        "published": "2026-09-04T16:04:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Team USA dominates China to open FIBA Women’s World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/team-usa-dominates-china-to-open-fiba-womens-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-04T16:31:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}