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WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of this year's Indianapolis 500

First seen 5/19/2026, 12:04:57 AM · 4 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

⚠ BLINDSPOT

Only right-leaning sources have covered this story so far. The left side of the spectrum has not picked it up.

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has been named the Grand Marshal for the 110th Indianapolis 500, a notable event in the motorsport calendar. This announcement highlights her prominence in women's basketball and her connection to the Indianapolis community. (Source: ESPN)

Coverage varies in emphasis, with ESPN focusing on Clark's role and previous achievements in the WNBA, while Forbes highlights the significance of her appointment in the context of the Indy 500. ESPN's articles also mention Rob Gronkowski's involvement as a grand marshal, which Forbes omits, suggesting a different angle on the event's celebratory aspects.

No outlet has addressed the broader implications of Clark's appointment for gender representation in sports or the potential impact on the visibility of women's athletics at high-profile events, which may be a blindspot for both ESPN and Forbes.

Headline framing

The headlines cover the appointment of grand marshals for the Indy 500, featuring Gronk and Caitlin Clark, with a focus on their roles.

PER-SOURCE FRAMING

Center
ESPN F1

Gronk again grand marshal of Indy 500 Snake Pit

grand marshal

Focuses on Gronk's recurring role at the event.

Center
ESPN Top

Fever's Clark named Grand Marshal for Indy 500

Grand Marshal

Highlights Clark's appointment at the Indy 500.

Lean Right
Forbes Business

Caitlin Clark Of Indiana Fever Named Indianapolis 500 Grand Marshal

Grand Marshal

Emphasizes Clark's achievement in a prestigious role.

Coverage by perspective

Center · 2 sources

            ESPN — Top
            Center
          

Fever's Clark named Grand Marshal for Indy 500

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

            ESPN — F1
            Center
          

Gronk again grand marshal of Indy 500 Snake Pit

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

Lean Right · 1 source

            Forbes — Business
            Lean Right
          

Caitlin Clark Of Indiana Fever Named Indianapolis 500 Grand Marshal

A huge name in the WNBA will have a prestigious position in the 110th Indianapolis 500 as Caitlin Clark of the WNBA's Indiana Fever was named Grand Marshal of Indy 500.

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

Right · 1 source

            Fox News — Latest
            Right
          

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of this year's Indianapolis 500

Caitlin Clark named grand marshal of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, set to give the famous start command on May 24 at the sold-out race.

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

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