Sophie Cunningham vs Caitlin Clark’s net worth.(Image via David Butler II, Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)

Sophie Cunningham, the popular Indiana Fever’s star player, has become a household name due to her talent and skills. She is often compared to Caitlin Clark, her 23 year old teammate, as their bond has impressed fans over the years.Both the young WNBA stars have achieved a lot in their lives and have built a massive fortune for themselves and their families.

Sophie Cunningham’s Net Worth in 2025

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Sophia Cunningham has an impressive net worth that is estimated to be approximately $2 million.In 2025, the 29 year old Indiana Fever’s star player earned a whopping $100,000 as her salary.In 2023-24, Sophie Cunningham signed a one year extension with the team which amounted to $304,500. As per reports, her total earnings from the league are estimated to amount a whopping $637,780.Apart from her earnings from the league, Sophie Cunningham is also associated with popular brands, including Ring Home Security Cameras, Sun Cruiser, Adidas and more.

Caitlin Clark’s Net Worth in 2025

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Caitlin Clark’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million, which she has built over the years through her own effort.According to Spotrac, Caitlin Clark’s base salary from the Indiana Fever amounts to $78,066.Caitlin Clark’s four year deal with the Indiana Fever amounts to $338,056, as she is all set to be paid $85,873 in 2026 and approximately $97,582 next year.The Indiana Fever’s star player has also endorsed popular brands, including Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, Gainbridge and more.As per reports, Caitlin Clark’s total earnings from the endorsements have amounted to $11 million, as she gets paid a whopping $3 million per year because of her partnership with Nike.

Sophie Cunningham’s Net Worth vs Caitlin Clark’s Net Worth

Though Caitlin Clark has a significantly higher net worth than her Indiana Fever teammate, Sophie Cunningham, her WNBA earnings are significantly lower.

However, despite the difference in their net worths, both Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are two of the most talented players in the league as they enjoy a massive fan following.Also Read: Angel Reese and Wendell Carter Jr.’s combined net worth 2025: Exploring the power couple’s earnings, endorsements and lavish lifestyle

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GREATER NOIDA: The country’s senior boxers were left anxiously waiting for hours as chaos marred the opening day of the boxing National Championships, which was delayed by over four hours after the rings were not ready due to “logistical” issues here on Sunday.The prolonged delay forced organisers to reschedule 32 women’s bouts for Tuesday morning.

The tournament, meant to mark a landmark moment with the men’s and women’s national championships being staged together for the first time, was scheduled to begin at 2pm at the Gautam Buddha University.Instead, confusion and prolonged waiting defined the day.The competition rings, which are typically erected a day before the tournament, themselves were not ready. Three rings were scheduled to be in place, but only one was assembled by around 4pm and even that had to be reassembled due to a technical issue. In a bid to speed up the process, officials were seen working on building the ring themselves.The first of the 80 bouts — 38 women’s and 42 men’s — finally got underway at 6:30 pm with the men’s competition.While, the women pugilists were left waiting even longer as there was still no word till 8pm. Eventually only six women’s bouts were held.“The delay was because of certain logistical issues,” Boxing Federation of India secretary general Pramod Kumar told PTI.Sources familiar with the matter, however, said it was a due to payment related issues.“The vendor had not been paid. Work only began after the payment finally went through. There were no sponsors for the tournament either,” a source said.Reigning 48kg world champion Meenakshi Hooda, scheduled to fight in the opening bout in the women’s section, was seen curled up on a yoga mat inside the hall late afternoon, conserving energy while waiting for word on when she would fight.As the hours dragged on with no communication from organisers, she eventually left the stadium at 7 pm.Several other boxers tried to kill time, some plugged on their headphones, others paced the hall as hours ticked by with no announcement.“Pata nahi kab shuru hoga, kuch bata bhi nahi rahe hain (We don’t know when it will start, they aren’t telling us anything),” a boxer from Uttarakhand said.“Abhi toh bohot time lagega, ring bhi nahi set up hua hai (It will take a long time, the ring isn’t even set up yet),” another boxer added.Coaches warned that the prolonged delay could increase risk of injury as recovery would be hampered.“Some boxers haven’t eaten since breakfast because they were drawn for the early bouts. You can’t fight on a full stomach, but this kind of uncertainty affects recovery and increases the risk of injury,” a coach said.Even the technical officials were left clueless.“We are here since 12:30pm. We know nothing and we weren’t even give the option to go back an rest till everything was set up,” a technical official said.Amit Panghal, Sagar make winning startThe 2018 Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal of SSCB and Sagar of Haryana registered contrasting wins to advance in the competition.Amit, featuring in the bantamweight category, dominated Usman Mohd Sultan of Bihar to get an unanimous decision.In the heavyweight category, Sagar was made to work hard by Edwin of Kerala before managing to win by a split decision.Lalrambuat of Mizoram was the other boxer to win by unanimous decision in the bantamweight category, beating Santosh Kumar of Odisha.

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US President Donald Trump’s idea of taking control of Venezuela’s oil industry and inviting US companies to rebuild it after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro is unlikely to move global oil prices in the near term, analysts say.As per news agency AP, Venezuela’s oil sector has been hollowed out by years of neglect, mismanagement and sanctions, meaning any meaningful jump in production would take time and heavy investment.

Although some damage from recent US military action appears limited, analysts caution that the country’s oil infrastructure has been deteriorating for years. “It has been decaying for many many years and will take time to rebuild,” Patrick De Haan, lead petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, as per AP. Current output stands at about 1.1 million barrels per day, far below historical levels, though some experts believe production could eventually double or even triple if conditions improve.A key hurdle is political stability. American oil companies are unlikely to commit billions of dollars unless there is clarity on who governs Venezuela and whether contracts will be honoured. Uncertainty remains after Trump claimed the United States is now in charge, while Venezuela’s vice president had argued Maduro should be restored to power before the country’s top court named her interim leader.If the US manages to establish control quickly, optimism could rise. Phil Flynn, senior market analyst at Price Futures Group, said that if Washington appears to be running the country even for a short period, US energy firms may be encouraged to step in and revive production, according to AP.Over time, a stronger Venezuelan oil sector could help keep global prices lower and increase pressure on Russia, he added.Oil markets were closed over the weekend, and analysts do not expect sharp price moves when trading resumes. Venezuela’s production is already factored into OPEC output, and the global market is currently well supplied, limiting the immediate impact.Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven crude reserves, estimated at about 303 billion barrels, roughly 17 per cent of global reserves, according to US energy data cited by AP. That scale explains why international oil companies remain interested. Chevron is currently the only US firm with significant operations in the country, producing around 250,000 barrels a day through joint ventures with state-owned PDVSA. ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips exited Venezuela in 2007 after then president Hugo Chávez nationalised much of the sector.Chevron said it remains focused on employee safety and compliance with laws, while ConocoPhillips said it is monitoring developments but would not speculate on future investments, AP reported.Experts stress that the challenge is less about finding oil and more about trust and stability. “How do you get foreign companies to start pouring money in before they have a clear perspective on the political stability, the contract situation and the like,” asked Francisco Monaldi of Rice University.Even with massive reserves, Venezuela produces less than 1 per cent of global supply. Corruption, sanctions and underinvestment saw output slide from 3.5 million barrels a day in 1999 to current levels. Reaching four million barrels a day could take around a decade and require about $100 billion in investment, Monaldi said.Venezuela’s heavy crude is particularly valuable for producing diesel and asphalt, fuels that are in tight supply globally.As per news agency AFP, US refineries along the Gulf Coast are well-suited to process this type of oil, making access to Venezuelan crude attractive.

US Vice President JD Vance (AP)

US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday defended Washington’s decision to launch military action against Venezuela, saying the country has long been linked to drug trafficking and has used seized American oil assets to support what he described as “narcoterrorist activities.”His comments followed a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” carried out by the United States on Saturday. During the operation, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained in Caracas and transported out of the country as part of a coordinated effort involving US intelligence services and law enforcement agencies.

Rejecting arguments suggesting Venezuela plays little role in the global drug trade, Vance, in a post on X, said cocaine trafficking continues to be a key financial pillar for Latin American drug cartels.“You see a lot of claims that Venezuela has nothing to do with drugs because most of the fentanyl comes from elsewhere. First off, fentanyl isn’t the only drug in the world, and there is still fentanyl coming from Venezuela, or at least there was,” Vance wrote.“Second, cocaine, which is the main drug trafficked out of Venezuela, is a profit center for all of the Latin America cartels. If you cut out the money from cocaine (or even reduce it), you substantially weaken the cartels overall. Also, cocaine is bad too!” the post added.He also addressed concerns related to fentanyl trafficking from Mexico, saying the issue remains a priority for Washington.“A lot of fentanyl is coming out of Mexico. That continues to be a focus of our policy in Mexico and is a reason why President Trump shut the border on day one,” Vance said.Responding to criticism that oil interests drove the US operation, Vance pointed to Venezuela’s past nationalisation of American-owned energy assets.“About 20 years ago, Venezuela expropriated American oil property and until recently used that stolen property to get rich and fund their narcoterrorist activities,” he said.Vance acknowledged concerns over the use of military force but argued that a decisive approach was necessary.“Are we just supposed to allow a communist to steal our stuff in our hemisphere and do nothing? Great powers don’t act like that,” he said, adding that under President Donald Trump’s leadership, “the United States is a great power again.”Following the operation on Saturday, President Trump said Maduro and Flores have been charged in the Southern District of New York with alleged “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies” and will stand trial in the United States.He said Washington would temporarily take control of Venezuela during a transition period. “We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition. We want peace, justice and liberty for the great people of Venezuela,” Trump said.Trump added that the operation was intended to bring “outlaw dictator Nicolas Maduro to justice” and said US companies would work to repair Venezuela’s damaged oil infrastructure.

Former England captain Alastair Cook has addressed growing speculation surrounding his potential involvement with the England Test team as a future head coach. With Brendon McCullum currently in charge, recent media discussions have linked Cook as a possible long-term successor. While the former opener confirmed that no formal approach has been made, he admitted that contributing to England cricket in a meaningful role is something he would welcome in the future.

Michael Atherton column puts Alastair Cook’s name in spotlight

The debate gained momentum after former England skipper Michael Atherton suggested in a newspaper column that Cook would be an ideal candidate to eventually take over the head coach role. McCullum was appointed in 2022 following the exit of Chris Silverwood, bringing with him a bold and attacking philosophy that has reshaped England’s Test cricket approach.

Despite notable series victories and a revived style of play, England are yet to qualify for an ICC World Test Championship final under McCullum’s leadership, which has occasionally prompted discussions around the team’s long-term future.

Cook opens up on the possibility of becoming England’s next coach

Speaking on TNT Sports, Cook initially brushed off the suggestion in his typically understated manner. The former England opener joked that Atherton may simply have been looking to fill space in his article.

“The only thing I will say about it is the article needed to be 800 words and Mike Atherton had done 600 and used the final 200 and threw something in,” Cook said with a laugh.

His response reflected the humility that defined much of his playing career, during which he became England’s highest Test run-scorer and one of the most reliable openers in the modern game.

While Cook downplayed the immediate speculation, he did not rule out the possibility of returning to the England setup in a non-playing capacity. The former captain admitted that influencing the national side at some stage of his life is an ambition he holds.

“Look, at some stage in my life, would I like to be involved in the England cricket team? I think I would like to try and make a difference,” Cook added.

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Cook was also keen to clarify that there has been no communication from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding any coaching role. He stressed that the current management team remains firmly in place and that any talk of succession is purely speculative.

“At the moment there are people in jobs and all that kind of stuff. And there has been zero contact. Zero in it. Let’s just see,” he concluded.

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India’s retail inflation likely edged higher in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, driven by a strengthening in food prices across most segments, according to projections by Union Bank of India.The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2026, or the next working day if the date is a holiday.Despite the sequential rise, inflation is expected to remain well below the 5.2 per cent recorded in December 2024, even as the favourable base effect starts to fade, the bank said. Core inflation, which excludes food and fuel, is projected to rise to 4.68 per cent, largely due to a renewed rally in gold prices during December, reported news agency ANI.Food inflation is likely to stay in negative territory, though less so than in November. “We expect food CPI to print -1.19% as against -2.78% last month and a high base of 7.7% last Dec,” the Union Bank of India report said, noting that month-on-month food prices increased across most categories except a few segments such as milk. The assessment is based on on-the-ground prices collected by the Department of Consumer Affairs.According to the report, tomatoes recorded the sharpest price gains, as early winter boosted demand while October rains disrupted supply. The bank cautioned that while food inflation is expected to remain largely negative in the third quarter of FY26, there are upside risks from unseasonal winter rains and potential supply chain disruptions.With inflation largely under control, the Reserve Bank of India in December cut its CPI inflation forecast for 2025-26 to 2.0 per cent from 2.6 per cent earlier. Quarterly projections place inflation at 0.6 per cent in Q3 and 2.9 per cent in Q4, before rising to 3.9 per cent in Q1 of 2026-27 and 4.0 per cent in Q2, still within the RBI’s target range.RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra described the current macroeconomic situation as a “rare goldilocks period” of strong growth and very low inflation, ANI reported. His remarks followed the central bank’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in December, with nearly 80 per cent of the CPI basket showing inflation below 4 per cent, indicating broad-based easing.