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Caitlin Clark came back from a back injury for Indiana but was kept on a minutes-restriction, playing 16 minutes and scoring 9 points as the Fever fell 106-92 to the Los Angeles Sparks; the plan is to ease her back into game shape to protect her health, which made it hard for her to build a rhythm with frequent substitutions, and Indiana hopes to increase her minutes in upcoming games.
Caitlin Clark condemned online harassment after Alyssa Thomas revealed receiving threats following their on‑court incident; Clark will miss another Fever game due to a back injury, while Thomas faced a flagrant foul 2, a $1,000 fine, and a one‑game suspension amid online safety concerns.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday’s home game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a back injury; there’s no timetable for her return, and the Fever don’t play again until July 5, giving her time for treatment. Clark has been productive this season (about 21.2 PPG and 8.2 APG) and has dealt with prior injury absences, making this latest absence significant as Indiana navigates a season with high expectations.
Indiana's Caitlin Clark left the Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter and did not return, finishing with 19 points and eight assists in 20 minutes; she has been dealing with a back issue this season.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with a back injury in the third quarter, leaving her status uncertain as Indiana fights to stay in playoff contention. Fever coach Stephanie White criticized the officiating after the 111-109 loss, though Clark has a history of back issues this season. Clark is averaging about 21.3 points and 8.2 assists this year, and Indiana sits 10-7 in sixth place, not far from the ninth-place Sparks.
J.T. Realmuto exited with left-wrist soreness after a line drive hit and had a negative X-ray, with the team suggesting he may sit again as Philadelphia gears up for a six-game homestand vs. the Padres. At the same time, top prospect Aidan Miller remains sidelined by chronic back issues, with club officials prioritizing rehab and long-term health, leaving a potential MLB debut delayed into 2026 and possibly beyond.
Indiana Fever expect Caitlin Clark to potentially return Friday against the Golden State Valkyries after being sidelined with a back injury for Wednesday’s game; the team is taking a cautious approach for 2026. Clark previously played 31 minutes in the season opener after briefly consulting medical staff for back tightness and has posted strong early numbers (about 24.3 PPG, 9.0 APG, 5.0 RPG) as the Fever boast a higher net rating with her on the floor.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is headed to the club’s back specialist as he misses time with a back issue and MRI results are pending; the 32-year-old is slumping to a .179/.286/.353 line over 182 plate appearances with a 0-for-27 skid, while Ezequiel Duran has filled in at shortstop.
The Giants selected Francis Mauigoa with the No. 10 pick and, after a second medical check on a back disc issue, doctors reportedly found no need for immediate surgery; the team is comfortable with his health and plans to start Mauigoa at guard alongside Thomas and Eluemunor at tackle, aided by a trainer who has worked with him at Miami.
Sophie Turner suffered a minor back injury while filming the Lara Croft Tomb Raider reboot, prompting a brief production pause with the star expected to return to set in about two weeks as crews prep during the downtime.
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the 2026 Players Championship after one hole due to a back injury, saying he couldn’t swing through it; he left at the 11th tee after feeling the problem during warmups, with Rory McIlroy dealing with back spasms earlier in the week.
Rory McIlroy says his bid to defend the Players Championship at Sawgrass hinges on a last-minute decision as his back improves after a Bay Hill injury; he’s been hitting range work, stresses the issue is muscular rather than structural, and will decide day-by-day whether to tee off while eyeing the Masters soon after.
Trey Hendrickson’s open-market appeal has cooled as teams balk at his $30 million APY demands for a 31-year-old edge rusher recovering from back surgery; the Bengals have moved on with a three-year, $60 million deal for Boye Mafe, making a Bengals reunion unlikely though not completely ruled out given past negotiations.
Kris Bryant’s career with the Colorado Rockies remains in limbo due to a chronic degenerative back condition that has him on the 60-day injured list with no clear timeline for a return, casting doubt on his seven-year, $182 million deal and underscoring how injuries have derailed a once-promising trajectory.
Joao Fonseca, a rising tennis star, has withdrawn from the Adelaide International due to a back injury as he aims to recover in time for the Australian Open, where he previously made a notable debut and achieved career milestones.