WNBA Superstar Caitlin Clark's Eye Poked by Opposing Player in Playoff Game

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WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark had her eye poked during a playoff game against the Connecticut Sun.** The incident happened when DiJonai Carrington of the Sun stuck her long fingernail in Clark's eye while trying to block a pass. Clark, who was named the AP WNBA Rookie of the Year earlier in the day, played the rest of the game with a black eye. Despite the injury, Clark and the Fever are confident they can make adjustments and win the series. **The Fever and Sun meet for Game 2 of their three-game opening-round playoff series on Wednesday.

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College Football Playoff Rankings Shakeup: Boise State Surges Ahead of BYU

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  1. **Oregon (9-0, 6-0; Big Ten leader)
  2. **Georgia (7-1, 5-1; SEC leader)
  3. **Miami (9-0, 5-0; ACC leader)
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named the unanimous Associated Press WNBA Rookie of the Year on Sunday after breaking the league's single-season assist mark and scoring the most points ever for a rookie. She also helped the WNBA to record ratings and attendance.

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