Sabrina Ionescu Joins Caitlin Clark in the WNBA History Books on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Liberty suffered a heartbreaking 101-99 loss on Saturday night. Rickea Jackson hit a game-winner at the buzzer for the Los Angeles Sparks, which snapped the defending champions’ five-game winning streak.

Caitlin Clark ’s rise in the WNBA has been nothing short of spectacular, dominating headlines and living up to the hype in just about every way imaginable. But behind every breakout star, there are always a few key figures who helped pave the way.

A man who was escorted out of a July 15 Fever vs Sun game after heckling a Connecticut player has been identified as an off-duty police officer.

Even with Clark sidelined, the former Iowa guard received the most fan votes, earning All-Star captain honors. She selected her team during the All-Star draft and made headlines by orchestrating the first-ever All-Star coaching swap, trading Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve for New York Liberty ’s Sandy Brondello.

Both Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark missed the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever's matchup with their respective injuries, dealing a blow to the WNBA as the two stars look to get a clean bill of health