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Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star to miss 14th regular-season game, remains out with right groin issue
Caitlin Clark has played in 13 games this season. The Indiana Fever superstar will now miss her 14th regular-season game, and 15th game overall since the opener. Clark was listed out for Wednesday's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, according to IndyStar's Chloe Peterson. Clark remains sidelined with a right groin injury. The Fever announced on July 24 that further medical evaluations Clark received didn't reveal any additional injuries or damage. In the same statement, the team said that "there is no timetable available for Clark's return" and that the organization is prioritizing "her long-term health and well-being." Wednesday's game will be the fifth in a row Clark has sat out. During that span, the Iowa product also had to back out of the WNBA 3-Point Contest as well as the league's All-Star Game. While the Fever hosted All-Star Weekend, Clark still showed up to the Indianapolis festivities and helped coach the team she captained in the All-Star Game. After making it through her illustrious college career and the first season of her pro career mostly unscathed, Clark has been bit by the injury bug this year. Coming off her WNBA Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024, Clark entered her sophomore season in the W with sky-high expectations. Although she missed the preseason opener with left quad tightness, she quickly put that absence in the rear view mirror with a 20-10-10 triple-double in the first game of the regular season. But the now-two-time All-Star didn't get out of May without another injury. A left quad strain took her out of the lineup for five games between May 28 and June 10. She returned, only to then go down with a left groin injury that kept her out for four regular-season games, plus the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final, from June 26 to July 5. The right groin injury is her fourth muscle injury this season. She is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting only 36.7% from the field and 27.9% from 3. Clark, normally a spectacular shooter, has particularly struggled in her last seven games, posting a sub-30% field goal percentage and an uncharacteristic 14.3% clip from beyond the arc during that window. The Fever are currently sixth in the league table with a 14-12 record. They are 6-7 without Clark in the lineup, not counting their victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup final, which doesn't factor into the standings.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Indiana Fever release Caitlin Clark injury report vs Phoenix Mercury
The Indiana Fever released their injury report for their Wednesday night contest against the Phoenix Mercury. As expected, it doesn't carry the news that Fever fans or Iowa fans were hoping for. Indiana star point guard Caitlin Clark has been ruled out against the Phoenix Mercury with a right groin injury per the Indy Star's Chloe Peterson. Clark's injury absence against the Mercury now makes it 14 regular season games that Clark has missed this season and 15 games overall, including the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final. This latest injury spell has now cost Clark five games. The 6-foot guard exited in the final minute of Indiana's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15 and hasn't played since. Clark's latest injury absence also included missing the 3-Point Contest and the WNBA All-Star Game in which she was one of the two team captains. It's been a season marred and derailed by injury ailments dating back to the preseason. Clark missed the Fever's opening preseason contest with a left leg injury. Then, a left quadriceps strain cost Clark five games from May 28-June 10. That was followed up by a left groin injury that sidelined Clark for four regular season games and the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final from June 26-July 5. The Indiana Fever released an official statement on Clark's injury status and on her recovery last Thursday, July 24. "Caitlin Clark underwent further medical evaluations earlier this week, which confirmed that no additional injuries or damage were discovered. "Clark will continue working with the medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation, with the priority on her long-term health and well-being. There is no timetable available for her return," the Fever's statement read. Clark is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game on 36.7% field goal shooting and 27.9% 3-point accuracy. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Is Caitlin Clark playing tomorrow? Indiana Fever release injury report
USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
Indiana Fever release Caitlin Clark injury report vs Phoenix Mercury
The Indiana Fever released their injury report for their Wednesday night contest against the Phoenix Mercury. As expected, it doesn't carry the news that Fever fans or Iowa fans were hoping for. Indiana star point guard Caitlin Clark has been ruled out against the Phoenix Mercury with a right groin injury per the Indy Star's Chloe Peterson. Clark's injury absence against the Mercury now makes it 14 regular season games that Clark has missed this season and 15 games overall, including the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final. This latest injury spell has now cost Clark five games. The 6-foot guard exited in the final minute of Indiana's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15 and hasn't played since. Clark's latest injury absence also included missing the 3-Point Contest and the WNBA All-Star Game in which she was one of the two team captains. It's been a season marred and derailed by injury ailments dating back to the preseason. Clark missed the Fever's opening preseason contest with a left leg injury. Then, a left quadriceps strain cost Clark five games from May 28-June 10. That was followed up by a left groin injury that sidelined Clark for four regular season games and the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final from June 26-July 5. The Indiana Fever released an official statement on Clark's injury status and on her recovery last Thursday, July 24. "Caitlin Clark underwent further medical evaluations earlier this week, which confirmed that no additional injuries or damage were discovered. "Clark will continue working with the medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation, with the priority on her long-term health and well-being. There is no timetable available for her return," the Fever's statement read. Clark is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game on 36.7% field goal shooting and 27.9% 3-point accuracy. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
Indianapolis Star
3 hours ago
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Arrest made in 2021 cold case of man found shot in burning car in Indianapolis
After four years, an arrest has been made in the cold-case killing of a man found shot inside the trunk of a burning car. First responders in November 2021 found a 2011 Chrysler Sedan on fire in an east side neighborhood, and officers soon discovered Ail Smith Jr., 47, inside. The Marion County Coroner's Office said Smith Jr.'s cause of death was a gunshot to the head, but investigators found limited evidence to work with as the case went cold. Now, two men have been arrested in connection with the killing. "I'm overwhelmed," the man's father, Ail Smith Sr., said after being told about the arrests by IndyStar. "It's a day I won't ever forget. It makes me look for more closure. It makes my mind wonder why anybody would do that to him." IndyStar reached out to Smith Jr.'s wife, who said she was still taking time to process the update in the case. She's still confused about how her husband would up killed the way he was. One man sits behind bars at the Marion County Jail for assisting a criminal, and another, who was already in federal custody, is accused of the killing. Smith Jr. was a married father of four who had a bachelor's degree in business management along with an MBA, and worked for AT&T, IndyGo, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis. Before that, he graduated from high school and immediately went into the family business, driving dump trucks with his father. "Back then, he had to drive a stick shift and everybody would be like, 'Man, he sure can drive that gear shift, can't he,'" Smith Sr. said. "That was my baby boy. Even now, it's just hard to know that he's gone." When he wasn't working, he liked fishing, biking, studying, and watching movies. He was a proud 32nd degree Mason with the Sumner A. Furniss Masonic Lodge No. 61. His dad described him as outgoing and cheerful. More than anything, he loved taking his loved ones on vacations to create long-lasting memories. Always looking for new business ventures, Smith Jr. started his own transport company, Ail Lee Smith Jr. Trucking Company LLC/T & A Transport, the same year that he was killed. "He quit his job and had just bought himself a box truck to haul freight," Smith Sr. said. "I was working downtown on the highway when I got a call from the chaplain who said, 'Mr. Smith, your son has been shot, and I regret to tell you he didn't make it.' Lord, Jesus." Ail Smith, Jr.: Man found dead in trunk of burning car on east side Tuesday was shot, coroner says Just before 12:30 a.m., on Nov. 9, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about a vehicle on fire in front of a home in the 7500 block of Woodlawn Avenue. The body of Smith Jr. was found in the vehicle's trunk. "I was told the car didn't really burn, but they found my son 32 blocks from where he lived, in the trunk," Smith Sr. said. Smith Sr. said one of his grandchildren kept up with the case based on what new information would become available from detectives, but with time passing, it felt more and more like his son's case would never be solved. Over the years, detectives executed multiple search warrants and conducted numerous interviews, but the case remained at a standstill. After years of searching for witnesses, detectives tracked down two additional people who provided crucial information about the crime. One of those witnesses was believed to have seen the crime take place. On July 29, IMPD announced the arrest of a man for the killing. At the time of arrest, the man was already in federal custody for an unrelated incident. Another man was arrested and preliminarily charged with assisting a criminal. 'Even after years have passed, our Unsolved Homicide Unit detectives remained committed to finding answers for the victim and his loved ones. Their efforts and determination led to an arrest in this case, reinforcing that IMPD will not stop seeking justice for victims, no matter how long it takes," said Chief Chris Bailey. IndyStar is not naming the people arrested because they had not been formally charged at the time of publication. "What was the reason? Why did he do it?" Smith Sr. said. "But let me tell you something. I tell people this hurt never, ever goes away. I think about my son every day. It could be a quiet moment, and I'm smoking a cigar, looking up at the sky. I'll think about my baby."
USA Today
5 hours ago
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- USA Today
Colts' QB competition building momentum after training camp practice No. 6
Colts' QB's Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are building momentum after training camp practice No. 6. Building momentum, both Indianapolis Colts' quarterbacks, Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, put together strong training camp performances once again on Tuesday. According to the Indy Star's Nate Atkins, it was another "really solid day" for Richardson. Overall, Richardson was 8-for-13 in the 11-on-11 periods. Atkins added that Richardson showcased "nice placement" on shorter throws outside the numbers. Richardson also "lofted a smark under-pressure deep ball" to Anthony Gould, who he threw open. The improved accuracy that Richardson seems to be showcasing in recent days was a priority for him this offseason, as he emphasized the short and intermediate routes in the passing game. "I just feel like I'm working," Richardson said via Locked on Colts. "Trying to be better than what I was yesterday and the day before. I'm just trying to do my job and bring my best foot forward for the team and do that every single play." Jones, meanwhile, "stacked another high quality day," wrote Jake Arthur of Horseshoe Huddle. Arthur added that Jones was 7-for-10 passing during the team's 11-on-11 periods. After relatively slow starts for both quarterbacks at the start of training camp, each seems to be finding their own rhythm in the last few practices. As Shane Steichen has mentioned, consistency will determine who is starting Week 1. "It's quite a few things," passing game coordinator Alex Tanney said. "It's command of the offense and the huddle. It's command of the line of scrimmage--if you have multiple plays called, getting us in and out of the right play. Moving guys pre-snap, snapping things at the right time, and then making good decisions with the football, and being the leader of the offense. It's all-encompassing. There's a lot of things that go into it."
