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Caitlin Clark and a Warriors-Hawks game drawn into Senate clash
Original: How Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game became the subject of a Senate argument https://www. nytimes.com/athlet
During a Senate hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt tried to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a contradiction by citing Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game, turning an ordinary basketball matchup into an unexpected point of political argument. The exchange drew attention for pairing one of basketball's biggest stars with a congressional grilling, with sports and political observers alike commenting on the odd crossover.
Why now: An unusual mention of Caitlin Clark and an NBA game during a high-profile Senate hearing with Jack Smith gave people something surprising to discuss.
Caitlin ClarkJack SmithEric SchmittGolden State WarriorsAtlanta Hawks
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- How Caitlin Clark and a 2024 Warriors-Hawks game became the subject of a Senate argument https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7643942/2 026/09/29/jack-smith-senate-eric-schmitt-caitlin-clark/ A senator hoping to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a lie at a Senate hearing… · athletic_bb@sportsfeed.me · 1
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