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The Herald Scotland
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Caitlin Clark won't play in WNBA All-Star Game. Latest injury update
"I'm so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend. I want to thank the Indianapolis Host Committee and all of the people that have put endless work in over the past year to put this event together. I know this will be the best All-Star yet," Clark said in a statement released by the Fever. "I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can't participate in the 3-Point contest or the All-Star Game. 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 (Liberty coach Brondello) coach our team to a win." Clark was set to be the centerpiece of the All-Star weekend in Indianapolis. She was named a captain after receiving the most fan votes and immediately drafted teammates Boston (starter) and Mitchell (reserve) to her team. Clark said they planned on making this "the best All-Star that the WNBA has ever had," but she will now be cheering on her team from the sidelines as they face Team Naphessa Collier without her. "It's a big deal for us to have All-Star in Indianapolis, of course with Caitlin being a focal point of all that," White said on Thursday. "As the coach of the Indiana Fever, it's not a bigger deal than our long-term season." What happened? Clark appeared to injure her groin in the final minute of the Fever's 85-77 win over the Sun on Tuesday in Boston. 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. White confirmed Clark "felt a little something in her groin." She was subsequently ruled out of the Fever's road matchup against the New York Liberty on Wednesday. "The most important thing for us is to keep her upbeat, continue to support her and let her know we got her back and let her know we're going to go battle for her," White said on. "Being injured and continuing to have setbacks is frustrating. Mentally, emotionally." Who will replace Caitlin Clark? WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will name a replacement for Clark in both the All-Star game and 3-point competition. 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.
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Caitlin Clark Makes Major WNBA All-Star Game Announcement
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. When it was announced that Indianapolis, Indiana was hosting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, fans were likely thrilled to be able to watch hometown star Caitlin Clark play on her home turf. However, that isn't going to happen despite the Indiana Fever guard being named a captain for the All-Star Game opposite Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, has battled a series of injuries that have limited her to playing in just 13 of Indiana's 23 games this season. Her latest injury will, unfortunately, keep her from participating in the 3-point contest and All-Star Game this weekend, as announced by Clark. More Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers Get Concerning Luka Doncic Update Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket against Jacy Sheldon #4 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half at the TD Garden on July 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket against Jacy Sheldon #4 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half at the TD Garden on July 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts."I'm so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend," Clark said in a statement via the Fever social media accounts. "I want to thank the Indianapolis Host Committee and all of the people that have put endless work in over the past year to put this event together. I know this will be the best All-Star yet. "I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can't participate in the 3-Point Contest or the All-Star Game. 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 coach our team to a win. Can't wait to see you all out there!" a message from Caitlin Clark ❤️ — Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 17, 2025 More Basketball: Shaquille O'Neal Threatens Former NFL Star Over Angel Reese Clark suffered a right groin injury earlier this week in the team's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. The incident happened in the final minute of the fourth quarter as Clark pulled up gingerly after firing a pass to teammate Kelsey Mitchell under the basket. The Iowa alum limped to the Fever bench, where she sat and watched the final 40 seconds of the game with a towel over her head with a look of mourning. The Fever listed Clark as questionable for Wednesday's 98-77 loss to the New York Liberty, but she ultimately did not play, and it appears likely the team could shut her down for some time after the All-Star break. Indiana resumes the second half of its schedule on Tuesday, July 22, in another tough matchup against the defending WNBA champion Liberty. This is the fourth injury Clark has suffered this season. She dealt with a left groin injury that kept her out from June 24 until July 9, a quadriceps injury that sidelined her from May 24 through June 14, and she had a hand injury that held out during the preseason. Indiana is 4-6 this season with Clark out of the lineup.
