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Stephanie White Reveals Encouraging Injury Update Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence
Stephanie White Reveals Encouraging Injury Update Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are off to a rough start in the 2025 WNBA season with a 2-4 record and three losses in a row. Caitlin Clark has missed the last two games due to a left quadriceps strain and won't return until she's fully recovered. The original timeline was at least two weeks, but it's only been one week so far. Advertisement While the Fever need others to step up in Clark's absence, two more players were injured in Friday's loss to the Connecticut Sun: Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham. Colson, who started at point guard in Clark's place, suffered a left leg injury in the first quarter. Cunningham, meanwhile, re-aggravated the right ankle that kept her out of the first two games of the season in the fourth quarter. Fans were concerned after neither player returned. But on Sunday, head coach Stephanie White shared an update on both players, saying they are "day-to-day," and "we got good news." "I think we got good news from both of their MRIs, as good of news as you can get," White said. 'And so right now, it's a day-to-day thing. We're looking forward to hopefully them returning at some point sooner rather than later, but at the same time, it's how each of them progresses in their rehab.' New Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during a press conference.© Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Fever practiced with only seven players on Sunday, as Clark, Colson, Cunningham, and Damiris Dantas were all out. Colson did get some shots up afterward, and Dantas was given a rest day. Advertisement Fever president Kelly Krauskopf told the media on Sunday that the team has looked into adding a player to the roster before Tuesday's game against the Washington Mystics, given the recent injuries. 'We're down in numbers," Krauskopf said. "But we're looking at adding another player for a replacement player. Help us with our numbers and try to get people healthy and try to get a full roster back together. I mean, game are still coming, so it's going to be an adjustment. But we have a good group. We have good depth. Thankfully, that should help us." Related: WNBA Suffers Big Blow After Caitlin Clark Injury Related: Paul George Doesn't Hold Back on Caitlin Clark's Trash Talk This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Indiana Fever Get Good News After Sophie Cunningham Video Emerges
Indiana Fever Get Good News After Sophie Cunningham Video Emerges originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At this point, the Indiana Fever will take any good health news that they can get. It was only a week ago that the team found out that star guard Caitlin Clark would miss two weeks because of an injury to her left quad, and in the time that has elapsed since, things have only further unraveled for the team. Advertisement There were losses to the Mystics and Sun, two winless teams. There was the ill-advised decision to give Sydney Colson not only a starting role, but 30-plus minutes. Then there were more injuries, with Colson suffering a right leg injury and Sophie Cunningham going down with an ankle injury. The Fever were, according to reporter Scott Agness of "The Fieldhouse Files," limited to seven players in practice on Sunday. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is helped off the court after an injury Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever, 85-83.© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images But there was good news, according to coach Stephanie White. While Clark remains out for at least another week, injuries to Colson and Cunningham were not all that bad. 'I think we got good news from both of their MRIs, as good of news as you can get,' White said, via the Indy Star. 'And so right now, it's a day-to-day thing. We're looking forward to hopefully them returning at some point sooner rather than later, but at the same time, it's how each of them progresses in their rehab.' Advertisement And Agness showed video of Cunningham at practice, looking none too worse for wear. Cunningham wore slides--not a brace or walking boot--and was moving without a limp. The Fever play the Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, and while there's no sure timeline on whether Cunningham or Colson will be back by then, it's at least a possibility that has not yet been ruled out. At 2-4, and with three straight losses on the docket, the Fever are badly in need of a win. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Fever Suffer Concerning Injury Blow Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence
Fever Suffer Concerning Injury Blow Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are in action on Friday night as they play in their second game without star point guard Caitlin Clark. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year was previously ruled out for at least two weeks after suffering a quad strain in Indiana's 90-88 loss against the defending champs, the New York Liberty, last May 24. Advertisement Taking her place in the starting five is veteran guard Sydney Colson, who joined the Fever as a free agent signing in the offseason. Colson made her second straight start on Friday in Clark's stead, as Indiana hosted the Connecticut Sun in a home game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Unfortunately for Colson, the two-time WNBA champion guard was forced to exit the contest in the first quarter due to a leg injury. According to Fever beat reporter Chloe Peterson of Indy Star Sports, Colson "got tangled up" with Connecticut guard Jacy Sheldon near Indiana's bench. Colson went down, grabbing her left leg. The Fever guard had to exit the game and head to the locker room to get herself checked by the medical staff. She was able to walk on her own without assistance, but the 35-year-old was reportedly "walking very slowly." Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson (51) reacts to a call from the referee in the first quarter against the Washington Mystics.© Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images Indiana has not provided an official update on Colson's status, but it is worth noting that she was not able to return in the first half. As of writing, the Fever are down 43-39 at the break. Advertisement UPDATE: Indiana has announced that Colson will not be able to return to the game. The Fever's next game will be on Tuesday night when they host the Washington Mystics in another home matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Depending on the final diagnosis of Colson's injury, head coach Stephanie White might need to find another replacement in her starting five. Offseason recruit Sophie Cunningham will likely get a significant boost in her minutes if Colson is forced to spend time on the sidelines with Clark. Related: Indiana Fever Deliver Exciting Update After First Loss Without Caitlin Clark Related: Stephanie White Kicked Caitlin Clark Out of Coach's Seat During Fever-Mystics Game Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to New Photos of Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Indiana Fever injury woes continue, drop contest minus Caitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever's injury woes and lackluster play continued on Friday night minus superstar Caitlin Clark. With Clark still sidelined with a left quadriceps strain, the Fever fell again on Friday night versus the previously winless Connecticut Sun, 85-83. Indiana is now 0-2 in games minus Clark. The Fever have also now dropped three straight as its record slipped to 2-4 on the season. Advertisement Adding to the frustration are two more injuries to Indiana guards. Fever guard Sydney Colson, Clark's backup, suffered a left leg injury in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Then, Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham exited in the fourth quarter after sustaining what appeared to be a right ankle injury. Cunningham missed the first two games of Indiana's season with a right ankle injury. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White didn't have an immediate update on Colson or Cunningham's injury statuses following the game. But, coach White discussed how those injuries impacted things for the Fever on Friday night. Advertisement "It was kind of like a gut punch," White said. "It affected us in the second quarter, no doubt, not having another primary ballhandler, and we (had to) take Sophie out of what she does naturally really well when she has to become a ballhandler. "But the reality is, this stuff happens. We've seen it time and time again in our league. We can't take two and a half quarters to figure it out. But I was proud of our fight in the fourth quarter after Sophie went down." Indiana rallied from a 15-point deficit to take the lead twice in the game's final three-and-a-half minutes. But, Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell's off-balance, potential game-tying jumper missed on the Fever's final possession. Mitchell finished 4-of-15 shooting and 0-of-4 from 3-point range with 13 points. With the loss, Indiana has now dropped games by margins of one, two, six and two points. Advertisement Fever forward Aliyah Boston shot 8-of-10 from the floor and finished with 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Indiana forward DeWanna Bonner also scored 13 points and knocked down a trio of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. Indiana returns to action on Tuesday, June 3 against the Washington Mystics (3-4) from inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever then travel to the Chicago Sky on June 7 before Clark is reevaluated on June 9 before a June 10 date at Atlanta. 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: Indiana Fever injury woes continue, drop contest minus Caitlin Clark
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Indiana Fever Coach Issues Injury Update After Second Loss Without Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever Coach Issues Injury Update After Second Loss Without Caitlin Clark originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever lost their third straight game on Friday night, which was the team's second game playing without All-Star point guard Caitlin Clark while she recovers from a quad injury. Advertisement The 85-83 defeat to the previously winless Connecticut Sun stung Indiana head coach Stephanie White for multiple reasons. Not only did she lose to the team she coached last season, but the Fever finished the game with even less options available in the backcourt. Fill-in point guard Sydney Colson and reserve guard Sophie Cunningham — two key ball handlers with Clark on the sidelines — both left the game with lower body injuries. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (left) and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White (right).Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images; Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK White put faith in veteran forward DeWanna Bonner and shooting guard Kelsey Mitchell, who led a furious comeback that fell short on the final shot by Mitchell. Advertisement After the game, Indiana Fever beat reporter Jacob Rude reported on X that Colson was in the locker room, but Cunningham was not. White told reporters she had no update immediately after the game on the status of the two important reserves filling big roles while Clark remains out. Her full comments are below. Colson's presence with the team was a good sign, while Cunningham's injury and ensuing locker room absence is a larger concern. She missed the first three games of the season with a sprained right ankle, which she appeared to re-injure during the loss to the Sun. If one or both of Colson and Cunningham miss more time, it will cause rotation headaches for White, who still has to manage at least two more games without Caitlin Clark. Advertisement The Fever have three full off days for players to heal before returning to the court on Tuesday night against the Washington Mystics. Related: Major Caitlin Clark Streak Broken After Indiana Fever Injury News Related: Lexie Hull's Message to Sophie Cunningham That Has Nothing To Do With Basketball This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
