Overview

• Time Magazine excluded Caitlin Clark from its 2025 Most Influential People list, despite naming her 2024 Athlete of the Year.
• Clark's rookie WNBA season shattered viewership records, with all 14 most-watched games featuring her Indiana Fever team.
• Fans and commentators, including Colin Cowherd, criticized the omission, calling it a dismissal of her transformative influence on the sport.
• Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier were included for co-founding the Unrivaled league, sparking debate over differing influence criteria.
• Critics argue the snub reflects broader biases in recognizing women athletes’ achievements, even as Clark continues to drive unprecedented WNBA growth.