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USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
Indiana Fever sign Odyssey Sims to hardship contract with three guards injured
The Indiana Fever signed guard Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract, the team announced on Sunday, Aug. 10. The Fever were in desperate need of guard help after losing both backup point guards – Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson – to season-ending injuries while All-Star Caitlin Clark continues to recover from a groin injury. The Fever are coming off a 92-70 win over the Chicago Sky on Aug. 9 despite playing with only nine players in that game. All-Star shooting guard Kelsey Mitchell served as the primary point guard, scoring 26 points with a season-high eight assists and just one turnover in the victory. Sims has averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game across her 11-year WNBA career. The former Baylor standout was the second overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft by the Tulsa Shock – now the Dallas Wings. She started the season with the Los Angeles Sparks but was waived on July 2. Indiana Fever injury updates Colson (ACL) and McDonald (broken foot) were officially ruled out for the rest of the season on Friday. Both players were injured and left the game against the Phoenix Mercury on Aug. 7. Sims is expected to serve as the Fever's starting point guard until Clark returns. Clark made an appearance on the "Bird's Eye View" podcast with Sue Bird and mentioned that she still doesn't have a timetable for a potential return.
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky today: Time, TV channel
The Indiana Fever will look to snap a two-game losing streak on Saturday as they take on the Chicago Sky. The Fever lost back-to-back road games against the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury over the past week ... and have lost two of their point guards for the rest of the season. Guards Sydney Colson (ACL) and Aari McDonald (broken foot) were officially ruled out for the rest of the season on Friday. Caitlin Clark also remains unavailable and is expected to miss her 10th straight game due to a right groin injury. More: Caitlin Clark says no timetable for return as Fever lose two more guards for season Clark made an appearance on the "Bird's Eye View" podcast with Sue Bird and mentioned that she still doesn't have a timetable for a potential return. The Sky have lost nine of their last 10 games, including a game against the Fever on July 27. Angel Reese leads the Sky with 14.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game this season. What time is Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky? The Indiana Fever will host the Chicago Sky at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will air nationally on CBS. How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky: TV, stream
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
Caitlin Clark's Heartbreaking Reaction to Fever Teammates' Season-Ending Injuries
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's seemingly been one gut-punch after another for the Indiana Fever this season. The team has had to play more than half of its games without star guard Caitlin Clark, guard Sophie Cunningham was named in a lawsuit involving Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein (she's since denied it's true), and it parted ways with six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner in the most awkward and public way possible. Then on Friday, the Fever announced that both Sydney Colson (ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken bone in foot) would miss the rest of the season after suffering their respective injuries in Thursday's 95-60 loss to the Mercury, leaving Indiana with just three healthy guards — Cunningham, Lexie Hull, and Kelsey Mitchell. Sophie Cunningham #8 and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever react from the bench in the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 30, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sophie Cunningham #8 and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever react from the bench in the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 30, 2025 in Indianapolis, Basketball: WNBA Punishes Fever's Sophie Cunningham for Second Time in 2 Weeks After the news broke of the dual injuries, Clark took to social media to express her condolences to both of her teammates on her Instagram account. "Love you guys 🖤," Clark wrote on her Instagram story along with photos of both players. Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken bone in right foot) will both miss the remainder of the season after suffering injuries during our game in Phoenix on Thursday. more info: — Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 8, 2025 More Basketball: WNBA Commissioner Breaks Silence on Caitlin Clark Bullying Controversy Clark seemingly took the news hard, which broke not long after she appeared on Sue Bird's "Bird's Eye View" podcast, where she opened up about how difficult her injury has been on her personally. "It's just been so challenging being active and playing four games and then not," Clark said. "And like not feeling the best and then frustrated of how hard I worked in the offseason and then all I do is rehab and continue to do this process and just trying to trust that the best I can. "Obviously, there's really frustrating days and there's days where it's a little bit easier and you're very, very motivated and you're right up close to the finish line of getting back and being back." More Basketball: Diana Taurasi Silences Caitlin Clark Rivalry Talk With Latest Comments Things have been difficult enough for the Fever without Clark, but now down two more guards, the team is going to be challenged mightily if it wants to keep its playoff hopes alive. Indiana actually fared decently without Clark, going 5-4 since her recent groin injury that kept her out of the All-Star game, but now without two other depth pieces, the Fever are in an unenviable situation. They can't sign any players to a hardship contract until after Saturday's game against the Chicago Sky due to WNBA rules, meaning they'll have just nine players available for that game.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Caitlin Clark says no timetable for return as Fever lose two more guards for season
The Indiana Fever, who are already without All-Star guard Caitlin Clark, announced Friday they have lost two more guards — Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken right foot) — for the remainder of the season. League rules don't allow the Fever to sign a hardship player until after Saturday's game against Chicago, meaning they will have nine players available for that contest. The teams meet at 8 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Colson and McDonald each suffered injuries during the Fever's loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, Aug. 7. Colson was injured in the first quarter of the game in Phoenix while trying to track down the basketball near the Fever's bench. McDonald left the game limping in the fourth quarter. Neither player returned. For her part, Clark appeared on Sue's Bird podcast, "Bird's Eye View," on Friday and spoke about the frustrations of her injury-filled season and not having a grip on when she will be able to come back. After winning Rookie of the Year in 2024, Clark has played in 13 of 32 games this season and remains out indefinitely with a right groin injury. 'Obviously, there are really frustrating days and there are days where it's a little bit easier and you're very motivated and you're close to the finish line of getting back," Clark told Bird on the podcast. 'It's not like I have a training camp to build up to play in my first game again. It's like no, you're tossed into game 30 — like, 'Go try to play well.' It's hard, it really is.' Clark is averaging 16.5 points, five rebounds and 8.8 assists, she's shooting just 36.7% from the field, including 27.9% from 3-point range. Notably, she is 2 of 35 from behind the arc on the road. "It's just been so challenging being active, playing four games, and then not," Clark said. "Not feeling the best and then frustrated of how hard I worked in the offseason and all I do is rehab and continue to do this process. "That's been the hardest part, the stop-and-go of everything." Clark shared that she understands how much fans enjoy seeing her play and plans to continue to travel with Indiana Fever regardless of her injury. "You want to play," Clark said, knowing that people bought tickets for her games to get the chance to see a deep 3-pointer or amazing pass. "But I still try and make it memorable. I am going to sign autographs for way longer when I am hurt than when I am not injured." Clark started the season with a left quad injury, then injured her left groin and now the right. She her mom texted her after the most recent setback, who urged her to take the time she needs to heal. "She said, 'You have given so much to the game, take some time for yourself,'" Clark said. Clark also eluded about her career after basketball, joking about becoming a college coach because of the lack of defense played at that level. She then talked about being on the sidelines at games, "coaching the refs." "I should be ref," she joked. "I'd wouldn't miss a call."
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
Fever Superstar Caitlin Clark Again Throws Shot at WNBA Referees
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Indiana Fever are trying to stay alive in the WNBA playoff race. Unfortunately, they remain without superstar Caitlin Clark on the court. She has been dealing with a groin injury that has kept her out for quite some time. Even more unfortunate for the Fever has been the lack of any kind of return timetable. No one knows when Clark will be able to get back on the court. As of right now, Indiana holds a 17-14 record. Following a clutch five-game winning streak, the Fever have lost their last two games. It's clear that they are missing Clark's scoring and playmaking ability in a big way. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on before the game against the Dallas Wings at American Airlines Center on August 1, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on before the game against the Dallas Wings at American Airlines Center on August 1, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. Photo byRecently, Clark made an appearance with Sue Bird on the "Bird's Eye View" podcast. She talked about a variety of different topics. Read more: Angel Reese May Have Bigger Plans Beyond the Sky, WNBA When Bird asked her about coaching up her teammates from the sideline, Clark took the opportunity and fired some subtle shade at WNBA officials. "More so coaching the refs," she said. "I would make a good ref. I wouldn't miss a call." Clark has had her run-ins with WNBA referees throughout her first two seasons. She has also received more than her fair share of hard fouls and cheap shots. Throughout her second WNBA season, Clark has only been able to play in 13 out of the 31 games Indiana has played. When she has been on the court, Clark's production has taken a hit by dealing with the nagging injuries she has been forced to play through. In her 13 games played, Clark has averaged 16.5 points per game to go along with 8.8 assists, five rebounds, and 1.6 steals, while also shooting 36.7 percent from the floor and knocking down 27.9 percent from the three-point line. Read more: WNBA Punishes Fever's Sophie Cunningham for Second Time in 2 Weeks ESPN's injury report has had a suggested return date for Clark listed as August 12 against the Dallas Wings. With that date just a few days away and no positive updates being shared about her, that might not be realistic. Hopefully, some good news will come out about Clark in the near future. Until then, the Fever will have to simply tread water and try to stay within striking distance of the playoffs. During that time, Clark will continue being the team's biggest cheerleader from the sideline. Make sure to follow Newsweek Sports for all Indiana Fever and WNBA news and updates.
