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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Caitlin Clark injury update: Is Fever guard playing today against Mystics?
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been out with a right groin injury for nearly a month, leaving many fans wondering when the All-Star guard will make her return to the court. Clark will miss the Fever's matchup against the Washington Mystics on Friday, her 12th consecutive absence since suffering the groin injury July 15. Clark, who previously missed time with a left quad and a left groin injury, has been sidelined 20 of the Fever's 33 games this season. Indiana is 8-5 with Clark in the lineup and 10-10 without her on the floor. Clark's lengthy absence marks uncharted territory for the 2024 Rookie of the Year, who never missed a game during her four years at Iowa or during her rookie campaign with the Fever. "I've never been through anything like this, which is probably why it's been so hard," Clark said during a Aug. 8 episode of Sue Bird's podcast, "Bird's Eye View." "I've never really dealt with injury. It's probably been a challenge in itself because when I was first feeling pain, I didn't understand it." Clark isn't the only injury Indiana is navigating. The Fever lost guards Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken right foot) to season-ending injuries, further depleting the team's depth at point guard. The Fever signed guard Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract on Sunday and guard Kyra Lambert to a seven-day contract on Thursday. Here's what we know about Clark's injury status, including a full injury timeline: Is Caitlin Clark playing Friday? Injury status for Fever-Mystics Clark (right groin injury) will likely be ruled out of the Fever's matchup against the Washington Mystics on Friday in Indianapolis, which is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on ESPN. Indiana hasn't announced a timetable for Clark's return. Earlier this week, Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark has resumed running, but hasn't returned to practice just yet, meaning her return won't be anytime soon. If Clark is ruled out, Friday's game against the Mystics would mark her 21st total absence of the year. How was Caitlin Clark injured? Clark suffered a right groin injury in the final minute of the Fever's 85-77 victory over the Sun at TD Garden in Boston on July 15. With 39.1 seconds remaining in the contest, Clark completed a bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell to put the Fever up 84-75. After the pass, Clark immediately grabbed for her right groin and grimaced as she gingerly walked over and headbutted the stanchion. She did not return to the game. Caitlin Clark injury timeline Caitlin Clark stats Clark is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and a career-high 8.8 assists in 13 games this season. Her assists average is the second-highest in the league, behind Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas (9.0). The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever Get Good News Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury Absence
Indiana Fever Get Good News Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are in the midst of a concerning injury dilemma at the moment. Caitlin Clark is expected to miss at least two more games with a quad injury, including Tuesday's contest against the Washington Mystics. Advertisement To make matters worse, backup guard Sophie Cunningham has also been ruled out for Tuesday's home game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The 28-year-old, who joined Indiana as a free agent during the offseason, had to be helped off the court in the fourth quarter of the Fever's loss to the Connecticut Sun. Cunningham aggravated a right ankle injury that kept her out of Indiana's first two games of the season, and it now remains to be seen how much time she will miss with this new issue. The silver lining for the Fever is that they still got some good news on Monday ahead of the Mystics game. This came in the form of veteran guard Sydney Colson, who was deemed healthy enough to suit up for Tuesday's contest. Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson (51) reacts to a call from the referee.© Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images Colson was not included in the injury report despite also suffering a knock in Friday's disappointing loss to Connecticut. The two-time WNBA champion had to exit the game in the first quarter with a leg injury and was not able to return. Advertisement There was some doubt surrounding Colson's status after her injury scare, but it now appears that she will be able to play on Tuesday and continue filling in for Clark in the starting five. It is also worth noting that the Fever signed 5-foot-6 guard Aari McDonald on Monday via an emergency hardship exception, and she, too, is available to play against the Mystics. Related: Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark's Antics in Pacers-Knicks Game Related: Stephanie White Kicked Caitlin Clark Out of Coach's Seat During Fever-Mystics Game Related: Caitlin Clark Had No Words for Fever Teammate's See-Through Outfit This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Issues Apology To WNBA Fan After Pregame Accident
Caitlin Clark Issues Apology To WNBA Fan After Pregame Accident originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark has been forced to watch the Indiana Fever from the sidelines over their last three games, still dealing with a quad strain that will keep her out at least one more. Advertisement Going into Tuesday, the Fever were riding a three-game losing streak, but that came to an end after an 85-76 win over the Washington Mystics. With Clark watching from the bench, Indiana turned to fellow All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell for the bulk of the scoring, notching 24 points on 7-of-14 shooting, two rebounds and three assists. Even though Clark is dealing with a multi-week injury, that didn't stop her from having some fun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Before Tuesday's game, she was seen playfully bouncing a ball up and down. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images But one bounce got away from her as the ball sailed into the crowd, appearing to land near one of the fans sitting courtside. Advertisement The former Iowa Hawkeyes star went to retrieve the ball as Sophie Cunningham, also sidelined with a right ankle injury, looked on. After stepping back onto the court, Clark turned and apologized to the fan for the accidental bounce. "Sorry," Clark said with a smile on her face. Clark was able to play in the Fever's first four games of the 2025 WNBA season, leading them to a 2-2 record. In those contests, she is averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists. With Clark and Cunningham both sidelined, the Fever brought in guard Aari McDonald to fill a roster spot, and she stepped up against Washington as well. McDonald tallied seven points, five assists and three steals, making a strong case for a permanent place on the team. Advertisement The Fever will embark on a road trip to battle the Chicago Sky on Saturday, a game Clark will miss. However, she could potentially return in the following matchup against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. Related: Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game
Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever looked to end a three-game drought on Tuesday night, facing Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics for the second time in the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement The Fever have been without Caitlin Clark for the past three games, including Tuesday, due to a quad injury she suffered in late May. She is expected to be out until at least June 10, when Indiana faces the Atlanta Dream. With Clark sidelined, White inserted Sydney Colson into the starting lineup as her replacement. Colson logged 31 minutes in her first start but played only nine in the second game after suffering a leg injury. Despite the injury, Colson was not on the Fever's injury report against Washington, receiving her third start of the season. And she gave some Indiana fans another scare. Indiana Fever guards Caitlin Clark and Sydney ColsonEmily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images With 6:19 remaining in the first quarter, Colson was defending Sykes as the Mystics guard drove to the basket. Colson appeared to get too close and took accidental head-to-head contact, receiving a bloody nose in return. Advertisement While Sykes shot her free throws, Colson was subbed out for Aari McDonald and sent to the locker room. She later returned to the game, but according to Fieldhouse Files' Scott Agness, Colson had to change jerseys, likely due to blood. "Sydney Colson just returned to the bench — new white jersey and all," Agness wrote on X. "Appears to be a cut below her right eye." Prior to Clark's injury, Colson hadn't seen much action with the Fever, tallying 24 minutes through four games. On the season, she is averaging 1.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Following Tuesday's contest, Indiana will get a rematch with the Chicago Sky on Saturday in what could be its final game without Clark. Advertisement Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues Apology Amid Caitlin Clark Injury This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Postgame Interaction With Former Iowa Star Catches Attention
Caitlin Clark's Postgame Interaction With Former Iowa Star Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After dropping three straight games, the Indiana Fever, without star guard Caitlin Clark, were finally able to snap their cold streak. Advertisement Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever to an 85-76 win over Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics, moving to 3-4 through seven games. Without Clark, Mitchell had one of her best games of 2025, tallying 24 points on 50% shooting and three assists. But Clark wasn't the only former Iowa Hawkeyes star to sit out Tuesday night's game. Mystics rookie Lucy Olsen also didn't log any minutes, despite being available. Once Clark left Iowa after the 2023-24 college basketball season, Olsen transferred in from Villanova to take her place. In her lone season with the Hawkeyes (2024-25), she averaged 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists, becoming the No. 23 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. After Tuesday's game, both Clark and Olsen linked up midcourt with a warm greeting. The two were seen hugging and exchanging a few words before heading their separate ways. WNBA fans appreciated the interaction between the two ex-Iowa stars, taking to social media to leave their thoughts. Advertisement "That Iowa love!" one fan said. "awww love to see it! Always a Hawkeye!" added another. "So glad this was captured! Love them," wrote a third. "When two athletes respect each other," commented a fourth. "finally some caitlin and lucy content," posted a fifth. "I COME BACK ON FOR 5 MIN WITH A FEVER DUB AND THE LUCY AND CC INTERACTION I WANTED," exclaimed a sixth. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The loss against Indiana marked the first game of 2025 that Olsen has not played. In her seven WNBA appearances so far, she is averaging 3.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists. The Fever will have one game remaining before Clark's potential return (June 10), facing the Chicago Sky on Saturday. The Mystics, on the other hand, will get the New York Liberty on Thursday. Advertisement Related: Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
