Indiana Fever guard Clark and Atlanta Dream guard Howard exchange words in the first quarter / Screengrab via Prime Video

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As the Atlanta Dream try to pick up their second win over the Indiana Fever in three days Thursday, their plan was to let anyone but Caitlin Clark beat them. Atlanta Dream star guard Rhyne Howard stoutly defended Clark off the ball, limiting her touches and subsequent ability to get the Fever offense flowing.

Tensions boiled for a quick moment between the two stars late in the first quarter as the Fever traveled to Atlanta to play the Dream Thursday. As Clark brought the ball just across half court, Howard was called for a common foul as she pressured Clark, which led to a bump and brief exchange.

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard exchange some words 👀pic.twitter.com/8nybGMhxl4

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) May 22, 2025

The moment was a whole lot of nothing, as it resulted in a common foul, a heated moment between the two competitive stars and then play continuing on.

Lip readers were immediately all over the moment, as Howard appeared to say “try it” to Clark after the Fever star bumped her, to which Clark appeared to respond, “I’m not scared of you.”

Rhyne Howard has been all over Caitlin Clark to start, limiting her touches. After Howard was called for a foul, looks like she said “Try it.”

Clark responded: I’m not scared of you.”

Dream up 18-13 after 1; Fever shooting 26%, started 2 for 12.

— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) May 22, 2025

“I’m not scared of you.”

— Caitlin Clark. 👀

(h/t @sportingnews)

pic.twitter.com/CfLYr7vdKg

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 23, 2025

All in the spirit of competition.

The Dream beat the Fever in Indiana Tuesday in a close 91–90 game as the Fever couldn’t convert on a game-winning shot opportunity in the final seconds. Clark led Indiana with 27 points and 11 assists. Atlanta did everything possible to limit Clark to start the rematch Thursday, holding her to four points and three assists in the first half.

Tony Romo (Photo via CBS)
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is not the most popular guy on TV. That much was apparent while he was calling the Wild Card game between the Broncos and Bills for CBS on Sunday.

Romo, who has done very little to hide how much he admires Buffalo QB Josh Allen, had some praise for the MVP favorite while he was attempting to take his team to the Divisional Round.

Some fans felt like he was being overly gracious, while some simply couldn’t stand him talking in general.

“STFU AGAIN ROMO!!!!!!!!! I’M TIRED OF YOUR BILLS AND CHIEFS GLAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU’RE SICKENING ASF!!!!!!!!!!” an X user wrote.

“Can we start a petition to ban Romo from calling games,” another asked.

“Can Tony Romo get off his kneees for Josh Allen?” someone else chimed in.

“Tv muted when romo starts talking,” a fan claimed.

Tony Romo’s Partner Reached Impressive Milestone

While Romo was getting slammed, his broadcast colleague touched an impressive milestone.

Jim Nantz has been with CBS for over 40 years and reached his 500th game with the network calling Sunday’s fixture.

Nantz and Romo have been working together for seven of those 40 years.

VIDEO: A’ja Wilson Sends Social Media Into A Frenzy After Claiming She Would Beat Josh Hart In A 1v1

A’ja Wilson (Image Credit: @KnicksMuse/X)
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball. Her outstanding achievements and dominant performances on the court have boosted her confidence in her skills. However, this confidence has recently caused her some trouble, as NBA fans criticized her for a recent statement she made.

In a recent episode of the “Roommates” show, Wilson stunned both the NBA and WNBA by claiming that she could defeat New York Knicks star Josh Hart in a one-on-one matchup. Additionally, she predicted that the final score would be 11-8.

“Score would be 11-8, me. I’m not saying you gonna go scoreless, 8 to 11 is pretty solid. So, what do you think it’ll be, Josh?” Wilson said.

Although Josh and Wilson both had a good laugh during their conversation, Wilson’s comment stirred up the basketball community. “She’d lose 11-0 w him only playing w his offhand,” one fan said.