Collegiate women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update segment with Colin Jost and Michael Che.
Before Clark came on set, Che joked: “The University of Iowa announced that basketball star Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired and replaced with an apron.”
Clark, who plays for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is regarded as one of the greatest college basketball players ever. While waiting to hear her name called for the WNBA draft, Clark performed a skit in which she called out Che for mocking women’s sports and the WNBA.
She then revealed that she “wrote some jokes” for Che to hear and had him read them out loud.
Clark responded, “You make a lot of jokes about women’s sports, don’t you, Michael?”
Che then read Clark’s jokes, starting with, “The Indiana Fever has the first pick in this Monday’s draft.
Before Clark came on set, Che joked: “The University of Iowa announced that basketball star Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired and replaced with an apron.”
Clark, who plays for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is regarded as one of the greatest college basketball players ever. While waiting to hear her name called for the WNBA draft, Clark performed a skit in which she called out Che for mocking women’s sports and the WNBA.
She then revealed that she “wrote some jokes” for Che to hear and had him read them out loud.
Clark responded, “You make a lot of jokes about women’s sports, don’t you, Michael?”
Che then read Clark’s jokes, starting with, “The Indiana Fever has the first pick in this Monday’s draft.
- 4/15/2024
- by Anushka Desai
- Uinterview
Michael Che was humbled by basketball star Caitlin Clark when she crashed Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment after the comedian made a sexist joke at her expense.
“The University of Iowa announced that basketball star Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired and replaced with an apron,” Che said.
Che then introduced the real Clark ahead of the WNBA draft, where she is expected to be the No. 1 pick overall.
“I am a fan, Caitlin, by the way,” Che told the future WNBA star.
“Really, Michael? Because I heard that little apron joke you did,” Clark clapped back.
Clark called out Che for making a lot of jokes about women’s sports, which the comedian tried to deny. Colin Jost chimed in to say, “It’s definitely a lot,” and exposed Che with a super-cut of his past jokes.
“Unlike Che, I support women,” Jost said, throwing his co-host under the bus.
“The University of Iowa announced that basketball star Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired and replaced with an apron,” Che said.
Che then introduced the real Clark ahead of the WNBA draft, where she is expected to be the No. 1 pick overall.
“I am a fan, Caitlin, by the way,” Che told the future WNBA star.
“Really, Michael? Because I heard that little apron joke you did,” Clark clapped back.
Clark called out Che for making a lot of jokes about women’s sports, which the comedian tried to deny. Colin Jost chimed in to say, “It’s definitely a lot,” and exposed Che with a super-cut of his past jokes.
“Unlike Che, I support women,” Jost said, throwing his co-host under the bus.
- 4/14/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Hey, "Good Morning America" fans. We hope you guys had a terrific weekend. Now that it's over, ABC will be delivering a new set of Good Morning America episodes this week, starting with the Monday, January 16, 2023 edition, and we've got a brief preview for it to run by you guys. From the looks of this official, January 16, 2023 episode description, there is going to be quite a bit going for this 2-hour stretch. The first thing on the list is that the crew will be acknowledging today's Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Next on the list will be a visit by professional basketball player Maya Moore. She plays for the Minnesota Lynx, and she was named their inaugural Performer of the Year in 2017. Sports Illustrated called Maya the greatest winner in the history of women's basketball.
- 1/16/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
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When you can’t catch your favorite teams in person, the next best thing is to watch sports online from the comfort of your own couch — or wherever else you find yourself when the game is on. Online streaming services such as Hulu make it easy to watch baseball, basketball, golf, football, hockey, soccer, tennis and many other sports online without a cable subscription.
Even better: the streamer’s live TV package comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, so you’ll also get award-winning original series, films, exclusive sports content and more on a single plan.
It’s worth noting that ESPN+ will be increasing its subscription price starting Aug. 23 from 7 per month (or 70 per year) to 10 monthly (or 100 annually), so the bundle is a great option if you want to lock in a...
This story was created in paid partnership with Hulu.
When you can’t catch your favorite teams in person, the next best thing is to watch sports online from the comfort of your own couch — or wherever else you find yourself when the game is on. Online streaming services such as Hulu make it easy to watch baseball, basketball, golf, football, hockey, soccer, tennis and many other sports online without a cable subscription.
Even better: the streamer’s live TV package comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, so you’ll also get award-winning original series, films, exclusive sports content and more on a single plan.
It’s worth noting that ESPN+ will be increasing its subscription price starting Aug. 23 from 7 per month (or 70 per year) to 10 monthly (or 100 annually), so the bundle is a great option if you want to lock in a...
- 8/3/2022
- by THR staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Live sports are a major part of a well-rounded entertainment diet, and whether you return to arenas this year or play it safe at home, you can watch baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, college football, and pretty much every other nationally broadcast sport on ESPN+.
Not signed up? A subscription to ESPN+ comes with access to live sports and archival games, sure, but more importantly, the sports network’s trove of deeply fascinating “30 for 30” documentaries. Each film meticulously examines an event, a season, a star, or even a single play in an enlightening 90-minute package that’s engrossing for die-hard sports fans and disinterested novices alike.
You can access the entire archive of...
Live sports are a major part of a well-rounded entertainment diet, and whether you return to arenas this year or play it safe at home, you can watch baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, college football, and pretty much every other nationally broadcast sport on ESPN+.
Not signed up? A subscription to ESPN+ comes with access to live sports and archival games, sure, but more importantly, the sports network’s trove of deeply fascinating “30 for 30” documentaries. Each film meticulously examines an event, a season, a star, or even a single play in an enlightening 90-minute package that’s engrossing for die-hard sports fans and disinterested novices alike.
You can access the entire archive of...
- 7/16/2021
- by Jean Bentley and Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Paige Bueckers, point guard for the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team and Best Female College Athlete winner at the ESPYs on Saturday, devoted her acceptance speech to Black women, whom she said do not get enough credit for the contributions they have made to both basketball and society as a whole.
“With the light that I have now as a white woman who leads a Black-led sport and celebrated here, I want to shed a light on Black women,” Bueckers said. “They don’t get the media coverage that they deserve. They’ve given so much to the sport, the community and society as a whole and their value is undeniable.”
"To all the incredible Black women in my life, on my teams. To Breonna Taylor and all the lives lost. To those names I have not yet learned but I hope to share — I stand behind you...
“With the light that I have now as a white woman who leads a Black-led sport and celebrated here, I want to shed a light on Black women,” Bueckers said. “They don’t get the media coverage that they deserve. They’ve given so much to the sport, the community and society as a whole and their value is undeniable.”
"To all the incredible Black women in my life, on my teams. To Breonna Taylor and all the lives lost. To those names I have not yet learned but I hope to share — I stand behind you...
- 7/11/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The world’s No. 2 women’s tennis player made her first public appearance Saturday night after withdrawing from the French Open and Wimbledon. A pensive Naomi Osaka took the stage at the ESPYs to accept the award for for ‘Best Athlete, Women’s Sports.’
Osaka, who has revealed she suffers from social anxiety and depression, especially in public, gave a speech that lasted less than a minute. Her voice slightly quavering, the four-time major winner led with honesty.
“I just really not want to say a long speech because I’m a bit nervous,” she said as shouts of support rang out from the audience.
After thanking ESPN and her fans Osaka continued, “I know this year’s been really — it hasn’t even finished — but it’s been really tough for a lot of us and, for me, I just want to say I really love you guys.”
She...
Osaka, who has revealed she suffers from social anxiety and depression, especially in public, gave a speech that lasted less than a minute. Her voice slightly quavering, the four-time major winner led with honesty.
“I just really not want to say a long speech because I’m a bit nervous,” she said as shouts of support rang out from the audience.
After thanking ESPN and her fans Osaka continued, “I know this year’s been really — it hasn’t even finished — but it’s been really tough for a lot of us and, for me, I just want to say I really love you guys.”
She...
- 7/11/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
This Saturday, some of the world’s best athletes and biggest stars will join host Anthony Mackie for the 2021 Espys.
On Thursday, ESPN announced this year’s scheduled presenters, including GMA host Robin Roberts; musicians Kane Brown and DaBaby; social media stars Charli and Dixie D’Amelio as well as Dude Perfect; actors Alexandra Daddario, Taye Diggs, Nina Dobrev, Tracy Morgan, Zachary Levi and Iliza Shlesinger; comedians Desus Nice and The Kid Mero; and athletes such as Rob Gronkowski, Sabrina Ionescu, Chloe Kim, Joe Namath, Julius Randle, Mikaela Shiffrin, Kurt Warner and Retired Unc Basketball Coach Roy Williams.
Previously announced honorees scheduled to attend include: Chris Nikic, who is getting Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and Maya Moore, who will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Spencer Ludwig will be the musical director for the Espys, providing live music throughout the show. Former NFL star and emerging actor Vernon Davis...
On Thursday, ESPN announced this year’s scheduled presenters, including GMA host Robin Roberts; musicians Kane Brown and DaBaby; social media stars Charli and Dixie D’Amelio as well as Dude Perfect; actors Alexandra Daddario, Taye Diggs, Nina Dobrev, Tracy Morgan, Zachary Levi and Iliza Shlesinger; comedians Desus Nice and The Kid Mero; and athletes such as Rob Gronkowski, Sabrina Ionescu, Chloe Kim, Joe Namath, Julius Randle, Mikaela Shiffrin, Kurt Warner and Retired Unc Basketball Coach Roy Williams.
Previously announced honorees scheduled to attend include: Chris Nikic, who is getting Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and Maya Moore, who will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Spencer Ludwig will be the musical director for the Espys, providing live music throughout the show. Former NFL star and emerging actor Vernon Davis...
- 7/8/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
ESPN will debut the next installment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, “Breakaway,” about WNBA superstar and activist Maya Moore, on July 13. Directed by Rudy Valdez, the documentary explores the story of Moore, who was one of the best basketball players in the world when she stepped away from the […]
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- 6/23/2021
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Just ahead of its 27th festival, the annual Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its 2021 lineup that will showcase nearly 300 films from June 22 to 28.
“As we collectively move toward this next stage together, we feel a strong sense of gratitude to share the 2021 edition of ShortFest in person,” artistic director Lili Rodriguez said. “At the center of our plans has been a commitment to this great community of storytellers and moviegoers, and we’re excited to make our return to the silver screen a safe and enjoyable one.”
Out of the 5,500 submitted short films, the festival will have 32 world premieres, 13 international premieres, 46 North American premieres and 22 U.S. premieres. All in-theater screenings will take place at the Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
“The entire programming team was blown away by the quality and quantity of amazing films made and submitted during these unprecedented times. We think this program...
“As we collectively move toward this next stage together, we feel a strong sense of gratitude to share the 2021 edition of ShortFest in person,” artistic director Lili Rodriguez said. “At the center of our plans has been a commitment to this great community of storytellers and moviegoers, and we’re excited to make our return to the silver screen a safe and enjoyable one.”
Out of the 5,500 submitted short films, the festival will have 32 world premieres, 13 international premieres, 46 North American premieres and 22 U.S. premieres. All in-theater screenings will take place at the Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
“The entire programming team was blown away by the quality and quantity of amazing films made and submitted during these unprecedented times. We think this program...
- 6/1/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
In an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday, former WNBA player Maya Moore announced that she and Jonathan Irons, the man she helped free from prison after a wrongful conviction, got married over the summer. “We are super excited to continue the work that we’ve been doing together, but doing it as a married […]
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The post WNBA Star Maya Moore Marries Man She Helped Free From Prison, Jonathan Irons appeared first on uInterview.
- 9/25/2020
- by Yati Sanghvi
- Uinterview
Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons are married! Maya and Jonathan revealed they are now newlyweds in an interview with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts. The WNBA star shared, "We wanted to announce today that we are super excited to continue the work that we are doing together, but doing it as a married couple... We got married a couple months ago and we're excited to just continue this new chapter of life together." Their socially distanced wedding took place shortly after Jonathan walked out of prison a free man in late June. From the time she was 18, Maya and others advocated for his release, believing that he was wrongfully convicted...
- 9/16/2020
- E! Online
Robin Roberts and ESPN Films have teamed on a documentary about WNBA star-turned-activist Maya Moore and her years-long fight to free a man from prison for a crime he did not commit.
The untitled documentary project, produced in partnership with Roberts’ Rock’n Robin Productions, will explore Moore’s unwavering faith; her connection with Jonathan Irons, a man wrongfully convicted and serving a prison sentence for burglary and assault; and how she stepped away from basketball to pursue justice both to prove his innocence and inspire activism in others.
Moore has been on sabbatical from the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx since 2019 to focus on criminal justice reform.
Executive produced by Roberts and directed by Emmy-winning director Rudy Valdez (The Sentence), the project will feature never-before-seen archive and intimate verité, offering a deep look at Moore’s commitment to criminal justice reform and her pursuit of freedom for a man unjustly imprisoned.
The untitled documentary project, produced in partnership with Roberts’ Rock’n Robin Productions, will explore Moore’s unwavering faith; her connection with Jonathan Irons, a man wrongfully convicted and serving a prison sentence for burglary and assault; and how she stepped away from basketball to pursue justice both to prove his innocence and inspire activism in others.
Moore has been on sabbatical from the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx since 2019 to focus on criminal justice reform.
Executive produced by Roberts and directed by Emmy-winning director Rudy Valdez (The Sentence), the project will feature never-before-seen archive and intimate verité, offering a deep look at Moore’s commitment to criminal justice reform and her pursuit of freedom for a man unjustly imprisoned.
- 9/16/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Wnba star Maya Moore feels pure "relief" after successfully helping Jonathan Irons be released from prison. In an interview with Good Morning America, the former Wnba athlete shared that when she saw Irons, 40, exit the prison door, she "really felt like [she] could rest," after two years of working to help him be free. "It was an unplanned moment where I just felt relief... it was kind of a worshipful moment just dropping to my knees and being so thankful that we made it," the star explained. Now though, she says she's taking a beat before she decides her next steps. "For the first time in my adult life I'm trying to live in the moment," Moore said, adding...
- 7/3/2020
- E! Online
On the heels of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s historic World Cup win, sports and entertainment agency Wasserman has announced the formation of The Collective, a new division within the company.
The Collective aims to raise the visibility of women in sports, entertainment, and culture. In the words of the official announcement, the unit will “deliver unique strategy, insights, and ideas for talent, brands, and properties focused on empowering and speaking to women.”
The new division will serve as a resource for Wasserman, the company said, including its business and clients. The vision is for projects or clients that reach women to be elevated by the combined expertise and experience of The Collective and benefit from the new division.
Separately, the Wasserman Foundation, a private family foundation led by Casey Wasserman, has committed $1 million to fund charitable programs encouraging the growth and development of women in sports and entertainment.
The Collective aims to raise the visibility of women in sports, entertainment, and culture. In the words of the official announcement, the unit will “deliver unique strategy, insights, and ideas for talent, brands, and properties focused on empowering and speaking to women.”
The new division will serve as a resource for Wasserman, the company said, including its business and clients. The vision is for projects or clients that reach women to be elevated by the combined expertise and experience of The Collective and benefit from the new division.
Separately, the Wasserman Foundation, a private family foundation led by Casey Wasserman, has committed $1 million to fund charitable programs encouraging the growth and development of women in sports and entertainment.
- 7/11/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Howard Bryant’s book The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism, is in the works for television. Maverick TV, an All3Media America Company, will adapt the book into a multi-part docuseries, with Sacha Jenkins, and his production company Mass Appeal, attached to executive produce. Jenkins also will direct an episode. Each subsequent episode will be helmed by a different African-American filmmaker to provide a unique and personal perspective on the story.
The book, published by Beacon Press in 2018, is a powerful chronology of black athletes’ activism within a tense American political climate. The Heritage docuseries will articulate the narratives of today’s divided America from the iconic African American athletes of the 1950s and 1960s, like Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali whose actions created a “heritage” of black athletic political engagement, to those...
The book, published by Beacon Press in 2018, is a powerful chronology of black athletes’ activism within a tense American political climate. The Heritage docuseries will articulate the narratives of today’s divided America from the iconic African American athletes of the 1950s and 1960s, like Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali whose actions created a “heritage” of black athletic political engagement, to those...
- 7/8/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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