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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Caitlin Clark misses early All-Star events but teammates say her presence will be felt
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been absent from the early WNBA All-Star Game festivities, not participating in the orange carpet on Thursday night or media availability on Friday morning. The WNBA announced on Thursday that Clark would not play in the All-Star Game on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse because of a right groin injury sustained against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell said even without Clark on the court, her presence will still be felt. "Caitlin is going to be Caitlin guys, trust me." Mitchell said Friday morning. "She is going to be coaching. You will definitely see the competitive nature. But her body deserves what it deserves, from a break standpoint. "This weekend will still be about what her and other individuals have brought to this league."Clark, who is a team captain, was supposed to participate in the 3-point contest at 8 p.m. ET Friday night. She has been replaced by Fever teammate Lexie Hull. Her replacement for the All-Star Game is Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes. Team Clark coach Sandy Brondello said she plans to let Clark do as much coaching as she wishes. "Obviously, it's unfortunate about Caitlin not being in this game," Brondello said Friday. "But she is still going to have a great impact on this team. I will give the coaching hat to her and much as she wants. We will play around with it a little and have fun. "You have seen it with the Fever, she's been very active on the sideline when she wasn't playing, so we will utilize that as well." Fever teammate Aliyah Boston said they are all supporting Clark, who has missed time this season with injuries to her left quad, left groin and now her right groin. She has missed 11 of the Fever's 23 games. "Just continuing to be in her corner and cheering her on," Boston said. "The biggest thing as a player and a competitor, it's super hard when you have to sit out. "(She knows) we got your back, take your time, but we got you." Team Clark's Sabrina Ionescu said she has been sharing her experience with Clark. The New York Liberty guard fought through her share of injuries during her sophomore season in the league. "The second year, I had three to four soft tissue injuries that I was dealing with," Ionescu said Friday. "You look back and it is kind of a blessing in disguise. You are able to learn and grow and understand the game more. It is all part of your journey."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
"The belle of the ball can't get out on the dance floor" - Tim MacMahon says the WNBA All-Star weekend loses a lot of its glow after Caitlin Clark's withdrawal
"The belle of the ball can't get out on the dance floor" - Tim MacMahon says the WNBA All-Star weekend loses a lot of its glow after Caitlin Clark's withdrawal originally appeared on Basketball Network. The stage was set for the WNBA to have a memorable All-Star weekend. With the annual hoops shindig being held in Indianapolis, home of the league's most popular player, Caitlin Clark, the excitement was palpable. However, things took a turn for the worse when Clark had to withdraw from the festivities due to an injury. ESPN's Tim MacMahon commented on the situation, saying the unfortunate development is a huge buzzkill for the league, especially since Caitlin was set to compete in the Three-Point Contest and captain her team in the All-Star Game. A season riddled by injuries Many were looking forward to Clark's sophomore campaign after her sensational rookie season, wherein she won the Rookie of the Year award and established herself as one of the league's most dazzling playmakers. Unfortunately, she has been sidelined for nine of the Fever's 22 games this season due to a series of injuries, the most recent being a groin injury sustained during the Indiana Fever's recent victory over the Connecticut Sun. Due to this, she chose to step back from the All-Star events she was scheduled to participate in this weekend. However, CC confirmed she will still be present to support her team and the league. On NBA Today, MacMahon didn't mince words, saying Caitlin's absence on the court will take away a lot of excitement and entertainment from the All-Star Game. "It's a big-time bummer. Obviously, the belle of the ball can't get out on the dance floor, you know, and that — let's be honest — that puts a big-time damp on the whole party," he said. Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert believes Caitlin and the Fever are making the right decision by prioritizing her rest and recovery. By giving their star player time to heal, they're ensuring she'll be ready to contribute during the critical stretch run after the All-Star weekend. "I think it's smart," Shump noted. "I think that, you know, you want to play as much basketball as you can. You want to do it at the highest level you can, right? Going back to Indiana and not being able to put on the show that she wants to put on — I can totally understand her decision to want to sit it out."WNBA legend says groin injuries are no joke WNBA legend Lisa Leslie recently spoke on "We Need to Talk," offering insight into Caitlin's injury. She explained that the only remedy is ample rest — something the Fever star sadly can't afford with the WNBA season in full swing. "I really feel for Caitlin Clark, because I actually had that injury in 2006," Leslie, a three-time WNBA MVP who's considered one of women's basketball's all-time greats, shared. "I was heavily taped around my thigh, around my glute. And the hard part is that the groin is an area that you can't just go, 'Oh, it hurts right here.' You feel it deep, you have to get a lot of deep treatment, whether it's ice and heat and rest," she continued. "Well, Caitlin Clark, she can't find a lot of rest right now because she's midseason." Leslie explained that it's a deceptive injury — one moment, a player may feel perfectly fine and ready to return to action, but with a single wrong move, the pain can resurface. She explained that this injury is probably a significant reason why Caitlin has struggled to find her rhythm from beyond the arc this season, as she's shooting a hideous 27 percent from long distance. As much of a fighter Caitlin is, she and the Fever are better off erring on the side of caution and giving her the proper time to heal, even if it comes at the cost of missing a prestigious event like the All-Star story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.


The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Bouwer sisters aim for international breakthrough in Climbing
Caitlin and Tiffany Bouwer, two sisters from Centurion, are making an international name for themselves with their achievements in the fast-growing sport of Climbing. The Bouwer Sisters have once again made Gauteng proud after being selected to compete in the World Cup competitions of the International Council for Competition Climbing (IFSC), which will take place this month in various cities in Europe. After earning their Protea colours in this sport for two consecutive years, the sisters travelled to China in August last year to participate in the Youth World Championship. The IFSC Youth World Championships is arguably the most prestigious event for youth athletes to take part in, while the tough World Cup series is probably the biggest test for any international climber. 'I'm incredibly excited and honoured to be representing South Africa at the IFSC World Cup in Madrid. Competing on the world stage is always an amazing experience, and I feel proud to wear the green and gold. This will be my third time representing my country, and after seven years in the sport, it still feels just as special. I can't wait to climb alongside the best in the world and keep pushing my limits,' said Caitlin Bouwer shortly before their departure for Europe. Her sister, Tiffany, also couldn't hide her excitement and especially talked about the competition in Finland. 'When I was younger, climbing internationally always seemed so far away. The first year I made the team I was so excited to see what would come. This is my third year competing for my country and nothing has changed. I can't wait to visit Finland and make SA proud,' she remarked. The Bouwer Sisters, who also coach younger climbers at the local Rock Valley Climbing Club in Hennops Park, Centurion, train six days a week at this indoor climbing facility under the expert guidance of their head coach and father, Tiaan Bouwer. 'I am extremely proud of the girls. Having qualified for three years in a row shows their dedication to their sport they love. It's a privilege to be both their dad and coach. The fact that they are counted among the best climbers from not only Gauteng, but South Africa, is really a proud moment for me,' the proud father concluded. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!


Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark posts statement after groin injury, ruling her out to play in WNBA All-Star weekend
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is out of the WNBA All-Star weekend festivities after suffering a right groin injury earlier this week, she said in a statement posted to X on Thursday afternoon. Clark suffered a right groin injury, her fourth muscle injury of the season, on Tuesday night in the final seconds of Indiana's win over Connecticut. "I'm incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can't participate in the 3-point contest or the All-Star game," Clark wrote in part. "I have to rest my body. I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I'm looking forward to helping Sandy (Brondello) coach our team to a win." Clark was visibly emotional when she suffered the injury. Holding her upper-thigh/groin area after a bounce-pass assist to Kelsey Mitchell, Clark walked over to the stanchion, hit her head against it, then walked over to the bench with tears in her eyes. She was ruled questionable for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn, New York, but was downgraded to out after she got some imaging. Fever coach Stephanie White said she was still encouraged by the MRI and said Clark is "day-to-day." But it's of utmost importance that she rests her body as much as possible this weekend. "It's a big deal for us to have All-Star in Indianapolis. And of course, with Caitlin being a focal point of all of that," White said Wednesday before Indiana's game against New York. "As the coach of the Indiana Fever, it's not a bigger deal than our long term season, but it's also part of the fun. So those are conversations that Caitlin will have with her group. I probably won't be a part of those, but we're gonna support her no matter what." The Fever have not specified how long Clark will be out, or the severity of the groin injury. Clark was out for two weeks earlier this season with a left groin injury, then another two weeks with a left quad strain. In all, she's missed 10 of the Fever's 23 regular-season games this year. Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@ or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67.


Daily Record
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Scots mum with 36K boobs forks out £3,600 to drop 11 cup sizes after NHS 'rejected' her
Caitlin, from Glasgow paid for private 'life-changing' surgery after years of back and shoulder pain. A mum burdened with enormous 36K boobs that people stared at forked out £3,600 to drop 11 CUP SIZES - as the NHS 'rejected' her. Caitlin Telford suffered for 10 years with agonising back pain and deep grooves in her shoulders from the crushing weight of her chest dragging on her bra straps. The first time she went to her GP at 17, sporting a 32G chest, the travel company administrator claims she was rejected due to her age. Caitlin says she returned multiple times since then, but claims she was repeatedly refused surgery on the NHS due to her BMI and even when she lost weight she was still not approved. So when her boobs ballooned to their largest at 36K after giving birth to her son Luca in January 2023, she began searching for private surgery options in the UK. After being quoted £10,000 by UK clinics, size 12 Caitlin says her dreams of getting a reduction were crushed. But when she discovered she could fly to Istanbul in Turkey and get the same op for £3,600, she booked in for surgery earlier this month [June] using a loan from her parents. Six weeks on from going under the knife the mum-of-one, who's dropped a whopping 11 cup sizes and is now a C-cup, says the op was 'life changing'. Caitlin, from Glasgow, said: "It was the beginning of this year, just after New Year and everyone was out in their little dresses and I just thought 'I can't do this anymore'. I felt hopeless. "A few people I knew had been to Turkey and the price difference was unreal. "I'm very happy with them and it's changed my life." Caitlin said her chest attracted unwanted attention and she repeatedly went to her doctors but claims each time she was rejected - even when she dropped five stone. Determined to take matters into her own hands, she decided to go private abroad and hasn't looked back. Caitlin said: "By the time I had left primary school I was already bigger than most of the girls in my class. "They continued to grow and grow. They [my breasts] were just getting in the way of everything and were getting too much attention. "When I used to go out when I was 17 or 18 I'd get a lot of unsolicited male attention. "Even when I went out with my partner at the time, I would get attention and that would annoy them too. "It started with pain across my back and I've been on lots of different painkillers for this over the years. I was also developing grooves in my shoulders where the bra was pulling on them constantly. "When I was 17 I finally went to the doctors for the first time to see what they could do. "They panned me off and said because I was young, I hadn't stopped growing so they wouldn't put me forward for it. "I'm not sure what age I went back but I've been back two or three times and every time I've been told my BMI is too high. "It was annoying as they seemed to be taking my overall weight for my BMI [and not thinking about the weight of my chest]. "[In 2021] I had lost four or five stone at one point. I went back to the doctor when I'd lost the weight and got rejected for the treatment again. "It just puts you down as you feel like no matter how much weight you lose because you have a bigger chest, you're never going to be a weight that you can be in a BMI they want you to." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. After undergoing surgery on June 11th, a delighted Cailtin dropped down to a C-cup and is now excited to wear a strapless top or backless dress for her birthday in July. Caitlin said: "My birthday is in a few weeks and we'll be going out for that and I'm looking forward to wearing a backless dress or strapless top." NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) said that eligibility for breast reduction surgery is determined via the NHS Scotland Exceptional Referral process (ERP), which relates to procedures that are not routinely offered and can only be provided on an exceptional case basis. NHSGGC said the protocol ensures that only cases meeting all necessary criteria are considered for these procedures, through a clinical assessment that includes a range of factors such as the severity of symptoms, impact on daily life, and overall health.