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Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky, start time, TV, schedule. Is Caitlin Clark playing?

Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky, start time, TV, schedule. Is Caitlin Clark playing?

Indianapolis Star14 hours ago
The Indiana Fever (17-14) are back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after going 2-2 on a four-game road trip.
On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Fever face off with the Chicago Sky (8-22). It will be the first of three straight home games for Indiana.
Caitlin Clark has missed the last nine games with a right groin injury and has no timetable for her return.
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8 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
TV: CBS
Stream: Fubo
Watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky on Fubo
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analysis)
Fever coach Stephanie White said ahead of the team's Aug. 3 game against the Seattle Storm that there continues to be no timetable for Caitlin Clark's return.
Caitlin Clark has not played since suffering a right groin injury on July 15. She sought a second opinion during the team's trip to New York.
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Fever a 49.1% chance of winning.
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