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Caitlin Clark letter rumor surfaces amid WNBA Finals Game 1 results

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Caitlin Clark letter rumor surfaces amid WNBA Finals Game 1 results

Summary

Caitlin Clark is rumored to have sent a letter to Angel Reese before the 2026 WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream began the Finals with a 68-64 loss to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1. Social media claimed this handwritten letter was delivered by pigeon, but the assertion has been debunked as false. The rumor followed a post from the 'Fever Update' account, which tried to create controversy between the players’ fanbases. Clark did not send any such letter, contrary to the claims circulating online.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark rumored to have sent letter to Angel Reese before Finals.
•Atlanta Dream lost 68-64 to Golden State Valkyries in Game 1.
•Social media claim about a pigeon delivery was proven false.
•'Fever Update' account attempted to stir fan conflict over the rumor.
•Angel Reese and the Dream aim to recover in upcoming games.

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9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark’s rumoured letter to Angel Reese before WNBA Finals explained

What they're saying

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A viral rumour on social media claims that Caitlin Clark sent a letter to Angel Reese before the 2026 WNBA Finals. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream didn’t have the best of starts to the 2026 WNBA Finals, as they were handed a 68-64 defeat by the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1.
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