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The Herald Scotland
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Caitlin Clark questionable vs. Liberty, status unclear for All-Star Game
After a bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell for a layup with 39.1 seconds remaining, Clark held the inside of her right thigh before walking over and banging her head against the stanchion in apparent frustration. Clark walked to the Fever bench, where she put a towel over her head. Status Report for tonight's game against New York: Caitlin Clark - Questionable (right groin) — Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 16, 2025 Clark suffered a left quad injury during the Fever's 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty on May 24 missed five games. Clark returned to the Fever's lineup on June 14 in the Fever's 102-88 win over the Liberty and dropped 32 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in her first game back. Clark then sustained a left groin injury four games later in the Fever's 94-86 win over the Seattle Storm on June 24, which resulted in her missing the next five games, including the Fever's 2025 Commissioner's Cup win over the Minnesota Lynx on July 1. The Fever went 5-5 without Clark in the lineup. The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is being held in Indianapolis, which Clark previously called "really special to do it here in this city." As a captain, Clark picked teammates Aliyah Boston (starter) and Kelsey Mitchell (reserve) to compete against captain Napheesa Collier's team, but Clark's availability is now in question. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday. Clark is also supposed to participate in the WNBA's 3-point contest on Friday. "It's exciting. I've never participated in a 3-point competition or practiced before, so just go out there and have fun," Clark said on Tuesday in her pregame news conference. "The lineup of people competing is tremendous .... it's going to be great for our league and for women's basketball as a whole." If Clark is out, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert would name a replacement. Earlier Tuesday, Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride was named an All-Star replacement after a knee injury sidelined Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard (reserve).
The Herald Scotland
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Fever's Caitlin Clark out vs. Liberty with right groin injury
Clark has already missed 10 regular-season games and the Commissioner's Cup win over the Minnesota Lynx with left quad and a left groin injuries. The Fever are 5-5 without Clark this season and sit at 12-10 in the final game before the WNBA All-Star break. Clark, a first-team All-WNBA selection last year, is slated to start in Saturday's All-Star game. As a team captain, she selected the players who will suit up for her team. She and Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, the other captain, received the highest amount of fan votes in the All-Star balloting. Clark is also slated to participate in the 3-point contest on Friday. She is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and five rebounds in 13 games this season.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liberty Superstar Makes History Against Caitlin Clark-less Fever
Liberty Superstar Makes History Against Caitlin Clark-less Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever faced the conference-leading New York Liberty on Wednesday, falling 98–77. They were without star guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her tenth game of the season due to her third injury this year. Before this season, Clark had never missed a game in her college or professional career. However, her second WNBA season has been plagued by injuries, limiting her to 12 appearances, in which Indiana has gone 7-5. Clark has averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists this season, which are slightly underwhelming numbers considering the impressive rookie year she had. With the All-Star Game approaching and Clark serving as a team captain, her availability remains up in the air. On the other hand, New York's superstar saw Wednesday's matchup as an opportunity to make history at Barclays Center. Liberty forward Breanna Stewart led the charge, scoring 24 points on 66% shooting, adding 11 rebounds and seven assists. With this performance, Stewart, who's been in the league since 2016, now has the third most 20-point games in WNBA history. Wednesday's victory marked New York's fifth 20-point victory of the season, extending their lead for the most such wins in the WNBA this year. The Liberty won three straight and four out of their last five heading into the All-Star break, in which Stewart and guard Sabrina Ionescu will be representing them. They will face the Fever once again after the break on Tuesday, seeking their fourth consecutive victory in a relatively tight Eastern Conference. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty highlights: New York pulls away early as Indiana falters without star rookie
(Image Source - Getty Images) The New York Liberty secured a strong 98-77 win against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The reigning WNBA champions displayed their strength and depth, taking an early lead and maintaining it throughout the game. For the Fever, missing star rookie Caitlin Clark due to a right groin injury was a significant setback, particularly on the second night of a back-to-back. Here's all the info you need about the game, including major highlights, essential context, and player reactions. Indiana Fever struggle without Caitlin Clark and shoot just 36.8 percent from the field The New York Liberty set the pace right from the beginning, increasing their lead to 26 points by the third quarter. Breanna Stewart was phenomenal, putting up 24 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, dishing out seven assists, blocking four shots, and stealing the ball once. Five players from the Liberty reached double figures, demonstrating the team's diverse scoring options. Sabrina Ionescu contributed 15 points and seven assists, just shy of a double-double. The Indiana Fever had a tough time on offense without Clark, hitting only 36.8% of their shots from the field, this was their fourth-worst performance of the season. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 16 points, but that wasn't enough to withstand New York's constant pressure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo This defeat left the Fever tied in their season series against the Liberty at 1-1, with Clark having participated in both previous games. First quarter: New York Liberty Set the Pace Score: New York Liberty 32, Indiana Fever 24 The New York Liberty came out strong, shooting a remarkable 68.4% from the field and going 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Ionescu led the charge with 10 points, including a slick reverse layup in the closing seconds that pushed the lead to eight, as mentioned in the game recap from Barclays Center. The Fever kept things interesting, hitting 41.2% of their shots and making 4-of-9 from beyond the arc, while Mitchell contributed eight points. Unfortunately, Aliyah Boston had a rough outing, going 0-for-3 from the field but ended up with four points. Second quarter: Indiana Fever fade Halftime Score: New York Liberty 53, Indiana Fever 38 New York beat Indiana 21-14, pushing their lead to 15. The Fever struggled offensively, hitting only 32.4% and missing nine shots in a row, according to the halftime report. Boston, who has the best field goal percentage in the league at 57.7%, didn't score from the field (0-for-4) and had to depend on five free throws. By halftime, Stewart was close to a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds, and Ionescu chipped in with 12 points. The Liberty really took control in the paint (28-14) and on fast breaks (10-0). Third quarter: New York Liberty Peak, Indiana Fever rally late Score: New York Liberty 74, Indiana Fever 57 The Liberty increased their lead to 26 points, thanks to a shooting percentage of 56.9% and almost 50% from beyond the arc. Stewart achieved her fifth double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds by the end of the quarter, plus six assists and four blocks. The Fever really battled back, wrapping up with a 9-0 run, but their 34.5% shooting percentage couldn't help them catch up. Mitchell had 13 points, and Boston finally got her first field goal, finishing with seven. Fourth quarter: New York Liberty seal the deal Final Score: New York Liberty 98, Indiana Fever 77 New York held on tight, gliding to a 21-point win. The Fever's late surge fell flat, while the Liberty's depth was highlighted by Leonie Fiebich (10 points) and others stepping up. Players who stood out the most Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty): 24 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks, 1 steal—a masterclass in versatility. Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty): 15 points, 7 assists, just shy of a double-double. Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever): 16 points, leading Indiana's scoring effort. Sophie Cunningham (Indiana Fever): 12 points off the bench. Aari McDonald (Indiana Fever): 10 points, providing a spark. Damiris Dantas (Indiana Fever) : 11 points, another solid bench contribution. Stephanie White stays optimistic but admits Clark's repeated injuries are mentally draining The New York Liberty were the favorites going into the game, especially with the Fever being short-handed. This was the final game for both teams ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend, where Clark, Boston, and Mitchell (Fever) and Stewart and Ionescu (Liberty) are all set to shine—Ionescu will be on Team Clark with Boston and Mitchell. Caitlin Clark's absence was a big deal. She got injured during Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun and was downgraded from questionable to out after some imaging, as Fever head coach Stephanie White told the press at Barclays Center. This was her 11th game missed this season, following earlier injuries to her left groin and quad strain. Stephanie White Pregame Media Availability at New York Liberty | July 16, 2025 Stephanie White told reporters before the game that 'The most important thing for us is to keep her upbeat, continue to support her and let her know we got her back,'. 'Being injured and continuing to have setbacks is frustrating … we're prioritizing her long-term health.' he later added. Also Read: "I'm her protector. Now, pick on me" — Shaquille O'Neal threatens to punch Robert Griffin III over Angel Reese The New York Liberty's impressive win was a clear demonstration of their depth and home advantage, whereas the Indiana Fever's challenges without Clark revealed how much they rely on the rookie standout. With both teams heading into the All-Star break—tip-off was at 7:30 p.m. ET on July 16—the spotlight now divides between celebrating the league's stars and contemplating its future. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hamilton Spectator
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Stewart leads Liberty to win over the Fever as Clark missed game with groin injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists to help the New York Liberty to a 98-77 win Wednesday night over the Indiana Fever, who played without star guard Caitlin Clark. Clark missed the game after injuring her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the game against Connecticut in Boston. Clark has a busy weekend ahead as Indiana is hosting the WNBA All-Star Game and she's slated to compete in the 3-point contest and is captain of one of the two teams. Sabrina Ionescu, who will also be in the 3-point contest, added 15 points and nine assists for the Liberty (15-6). Stewart got the Liberty off to a strong start as they led 32-24 after one quarter and were up 15 at the half. The Liberty's All-Star forward had 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists by the break. New York put the game away in the third quarter behind Stewart, whose three-point play with 3:57 left made it 71-48 much to the delight of the crowd of 17,371. The Fever could only get within 15 the rest of the way. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana (12-11) with 16 points. The Fever fell to 4-6 when Clark has missed a regular season game this season. DREAM 86, SKY 49 CHICAGO (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 15 points, Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray each added 14 points, and Atlanta cruised past Chicago. Atlanta opened the third quarter on a 14-0 run and closed the frame with a 74-36 lead. The Dream made 13 field goals in the third — one more than the Sky had through three quarters. The score was 62-26 before the Sky made their second field goal of the second half with 3:24 left in the third. The Dream led by as many as 43 in the fourth. Rookie Te-Hina Paopao finished with 13 points and Naz Hillmon scored 10 for Atlanta (13-9). Jordin Canada had eight assists. Rebecca Allen had a team-high nine points and three 3-pointers — all in the third quarter — for Chicago (7-15). Kamilla Cardoso added eight points and 11 rebounds. Chicago avoided its lowest scoring game in franchise history when Moriah Jefferson made a jumper in the lane with 30.3 seconds left. LYNX 79, MERCURY 66 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Minnesota beat Phoenix to improve to 12-0 at home this season heading into the All-Star break. Jessica Shepard's one-handed putback just before the third-quarter buzzer made it 64-49. The Lynx made five 3-pointers in the frame to outscore the Mercury 27-16. Napheesa Collier scored eight of her 10 points in the third and Alanna Smith finished with 11 points for Minnesota (20-4). Williams recorded five-plus assists in her seventh straight game. Alyssa Thomas had 12 points and nine assists, and Kalani Brown had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Phoenix (15-7). DeWanna Bonner also scored 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting. STORM 67, VALKYRIES 58 SEATTLE (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points to move into sixth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list and Seattle beat Golden State. Ogwumike passed Candice Dupree (6,895 points) by one point and is now behind Tamika Catchings, who scored 7,380 in her career. The Storm (14-9) went to Ogwumike quite often down the stretch. She had 11 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter, including a pivotal layup with 2:09 remaining and a pair of free throws at the 1:18 mark to put Seattle up 61-54. Erica Wheeler had a strong third quarter, sinking back-to-back 3-pointers early and following with a running layup at the 7:41 mark to put the Storm up 39-33. With 2:32 to go in the third, Wheeler converted a three-point play to give Seattle a 45-37 lead. The Valkyries (10-12) made it 56-54 with just 4:48 to go in regulation on a layup from Veronica Burton. Ogwumike's late efforts were enough to stymie the late Golden State push. Wheeler had 15 points. Skylar Diggins scored 10 and Lexie Brown scored seven off the bench. Cecilia Zandalasini had 12 points and Janelle Salaun scored 10 for the Valkyries. ACES 90, WINGS 86 DALLAS (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and Las Vegas held off a late rally to beat Dallas. Wilson, who had 34 points and 16 rebounds in a 104-102 win over Golden State on Saturday, finished 15 of 25 from the field to reach 30-plus points for the fourth time this season. Her 37 points tied for most points in a WNBA game this season. Las Vegas created separation in the third quarter by going on an 18-2 run to build a 70-48 lead. The Aces scored 12 straight points during the run as Dallas went scoreless for three-plus minutes. The Wings rallied in the fourth, opening on a 9-1 run to get within 73-61 on a 3-pointer by Paige Bueckers. Dallas added a 3-pointer on three straight possessions to cut its deficit to 86-82 with 1:04 left. Bueckers made a baseline jumper with 26.5 seconds left to pull within 86-84, but Wilson was fouled while making a layup at the other end for a four-point lead. The Wings missed two 3-pointers and the Aces made their free throws.
