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Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Caitlin Clark's hidden passion may have been revealed during Indiana Fever's loss to Washington Mystics in Baltimore
Caitlin Clark. Image via: WNBA/X Caitlin Clark takes on a new role amid injury absence. The Indiana Fever took the court Wednesday night without their star guard, Caitlin Clark, and the void was felt immediately. Playing against the struggling Washington Mystics, who had lost three straight before the matchup, the Fever fell 83-77 in a game marked by offensive struggles and missed leadership. While Clark sat out due to a left quad strain, she didn't retreat to the background, instead, she emerged in a surprising new role that had fans buzzing both in the arena and online. 'Camera girl' Caitlin Clark shows another side on the sidelines Caitlin Clark, who will miss at least two weeks with her quad injury, found a different way to impact the game. Prior to tip-off at Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena, the Fever posted a clip on X, showing Clark mingling with fans for nearly twelve minutes, signing autographs, taking selfies, and even chatting with young supporters. But what caught everyone's attention was a video shared by the WNBA, which humorously captioned her as 'Caitlin Clark, the camera girl. ' In the footage, Clark can be seen with a wide grin, camera in hand, snapping pictures of her teammates as they warmed up. The Indiana Fever's official account added, 'Caitlin Clark is behind the camera for tonight's game in Baltimore,' revealing a hidden creative side to the All-Star point guard. Throughout the game, she was animated on the bench, offering guidance, clapping for good plays, and visibly reacting to key moments. Her energy was evident, but so was her frustration. She was caught on video heading into the locker room at halftime clearly irritated with the officiating after what was a tough first half, with the Fever trailing 44-40. Clark's injury, a new quad strain, was first reported earlier this week after she logged 37 minutes in a loss to the New York Liberty. There were no immediate signs of injury during that game, making the news even more surprising. According to the Fever, she's expected to be sidelined for at least three more games, and if her recovery stays on track, she may return against the Atlanta Dream on June 10. The 22-year-old phenom has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers, averaging 19 points, 9.3 assists, and six rebounds per game. Her absence leaves a glaring hole, not just in production, but in spirit and leadership. Still, through a camera lens and on the bench, Caitlin Clark continues to find ways to lead. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Washington Post
33 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
With an injured Caitlin Clark watching, young Mystics take apart Fever
BALTIMORE — They came dressed in pristine No. 22 Indiana Fever jerseys or more faded Iowa Hawkeyes versions, the mere opportunity for a glimpse of Caitlin Clark in street clothes enough to draw legions of her fans to downtown Baltimore on a gloomy, rainy night. Many, though, were dressed conspicuously as empty seats, that same calculus — Fever vs. the Washington Mystics, with Clark sidelined by injury — not enough to compel them to show up.
New York Post
42 minutes ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Caitlin Clark-less Fever come up short vs. Mystics in first game without star
We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW BALTIMORE — Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the shorthanded Indiana Fever 83-77 on Wednesday night at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. Reigning Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark did not play for Indiana due to a strained left quad. She was injured while playing during the Fever's loss to the Liberty on Saturday. It was the first time in Clark's career she missed a regular-season game after playing in all 40 games and both playoff games last season and the first four games this year. Sykes blocked a layup attempt by Kelsey Mitchell with 1:06 left in the fourth quarter and she made 3 of 4 free throws in the final minute to keep Washington in front by multiple possessions. Aliyah Boston (left) and Caitlin Clark, who did not play due to a strained left quad, argue a call with an official during the Fever's 83-77 win over the short-handed Fever on May 28, 2025. Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images Shakira Austin scored all 13 of her points in the first half to help the Mystics take a 44-40 lead at the break. Sonia Citron also finished with 13 points for Washington (3-3), which snapped a three-game losing streak. The Mystics will next host the Liberty on Friday. DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, including a long 3-pointer just before the final buzzer, to lead the 2-3 Fever, who will next host the Sun on Friday. Bonner became the first player in WNBA history to reach 7,500 points, 3,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. DeWanna Bronner, shooting a free throw during the Fever's loss to the Mystics, became the first player in WNBA history to reach 7,500 points, 3,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. NBAE via Getty Images Mitchell added 14 points, Natasha Howard scored 11 and Aliyah Boston had 10 for Indiana. Sydney Colson started in place of Clark and scored four points in 31 minutes.
Fox News
an hour ago
- Business
- Fox News
Indiana Fever suffer worst loss of the season in Caitlin Clark's first missed game of career
One may argue that even though Caitlin Clark was off the court on Wednesday, it made a case that she is the Most Valuable Player in the WNBA. That's because in the Indiana Fever's first game without Clark since she suffered a quad injury, the Fever suffered their worst loss of the young WNBA season. The Washington Mystics took down the Clark-less Fever, 83-77, on Wednesday night. The Fever started out hot, getting out to a 10-4 lead, and even leading by five at a point during the second quarter. But from 5:47 left in the second until 5:03 left in regulation, the Mystics outscored the Fever, 46-32. Their 11-point lead (73-62) was their largest of the night until garbage time free throws with under a minute left. Indiana scored seven points in the final 22 seconds to avoid a double-digit loss, but the majority of the final 25 minutes were all Mystics. The Fever's previous two losses this season came by a combined three points - they lost by one to the Atlanta Dream and by two to the reigning champion New York Liberty. The Fever had the ball in the final seconds in both of those contests. Their 77 points are the lowest they've scored all season, as well. They had previously scored 93, 90, 81, and 88. Clark is slated to miss at least two weeks with a right quad injury. In their first four games, the Fever's point differential was +37. The former Iowa Hawkeye is averaging 19.0 points, 9.3 assists and 6.0 rebounds in her four games of the 2025 season. Last year, she set the single-season record for the most assists in one year, en route to winning Rookie of the Year. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell tied with a team-high four assists on the night. The Fever as a whole had just 15 on the night – Clark had a WNBA record 19 on July 17 of last year. DeWanna Bonner dropped 21 points off the bench, leading the Fever. Clark netted a season-high 27 points last Tuesday against the Dream. She dropped 20-plus points in each of her first two games before settling for just 11 on Thursday and then 18 on Saturday against the Liberty. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Caitlin Clark caught on surprising 'duty' as Indiana Fever are beaten in first game without injured star
Caitlin Clark assumed a surprising role on Wednesday night as the Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics without her. On Monday, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year was ruled out for at least two weeks as the Fever announced she had a left quad strain. But Clark still seemed to be in good spirits as she carried someone's baby in her arms ahead of Wednesday's game, as captured in a video from Yahoo! Sports. Clark smiled as photographers took photos of them together, as she said to the young child: 'This is your moment, smile!' Fans joked that she was on 'babysitting duty,' while others suggested the child was lucky to be carried by the Fever star. 'This kid has no idea he's in the arms of a goat,' one said. Caitlin Clark on baby duty 😅 Clark (quad) is out for tonight's Fever-Mystics matchup. — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 28, 2025 Caitlin Clark was in good spirits on Wednesday night as she was sidelined with an injury Clark was also seen snapping photos with a camera before the game. In their first game without the injured Clark, the Fever were beaten by their hosts 83-77 as Brittney Sykes led Washington with 21 points. Meanwhile, DeWanna Bonner had 21 for the Fever in Clark's absence, while Kelsey Mitchell also added 14. The ultra-durable Clark had not missed a game since high school and had suited up in the first four games of the season for the Fever. So it came as a shock on Monday when the team announced she would miss a 'minimum of two weeks,' with updates to her condition to be provided 'following re-evaluation.' Indiana fell to 2-3 on the season with their loss to Washington. Through four games, Clark's numbers have actually slightly dipped from her record-setting rookie campaign. She's shot 40.3 percent from the field so far (down from 41.7 percent), 31.4 percent from three (down from 34.4) and just 75 percent from the free throw line (down from 90.6). Nonetheless, she's still averaged 19 points, 9.3 assists and six rebounds per contest. While the Fever look set to be without Clark for at least three more games, Indiana coach Stephanie White told reporters that she was 'glad' that she was honest about her injury. 'Sometimes great players don't tell you when they're hurting. I'm glad that she did because we need to nip this in the bud,' she told reporters from practice. 'There's so many things when you think about Caitlin and her not wanting to miss games,' White added. 'Obviously, she's a competitor and wants to play. Obviously, everyone wants to watch her play. 'But for me, it's maintaining perspective. It's making sure that we address this in a way that doesn't affect long term. That we take care of it, don't over-push, don't over- exert. Making sure that we take the long-game approach to this so that we're not having lingering issues throughout the course of the season.'
