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  "id": 5716535,
  "title": "What makes pressure a ‘cool’ thing for Caitlin Clark after historic FIBA World Cup performance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/what-makes-pressure-a-cool-thing-for-caitlin-clark-after-historic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T04:30:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/makes-pressure-cool-thing-caitlin-043035196.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark played a crucial role in Team USA's dominant opening victory in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. The Indiana Fever star contributed 14 points and 11 assists, committing no turnovers. As she prepared for the game, doubts arose about her ability to handle the spotlight in the absence of A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. However, Clark addressed those concerns and explained why pressure is not a negative for her.\n\nClark emphasized that being part of the USA team is an honor and privilege, adding that her excitement to play basketball is what keeps her motivated. She urged herself to focus on the team's goal of winning gold, stating that she aims to do whatever she can to help her teammates succeed. Clark also praised head coach Kara Lawson for boosting her confidence before the tournament.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark played a pivotal role in Team USA’s flying start to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Team USA have silenced their doubters following a stunning 94-61 opening-day win over Team China at the FIBA World Cup.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-04T13:34:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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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."
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