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Hull Bloodied by Elbow Clash as Fever Rally Past Mercury
wnba22 hours ago

Hull Bloodied by Elbow Clash as Fever Rally Past Mercury

During a third-quarter sequence in the Fever–Mercury game, Lexie Hull suffered a bloodied nose after a right elbow from Alyssa Thomas; officials reviewed the contact and ruled it a defensive personal foul as Thomas was rising to shoot. Hull returned to the floor, and Thomas hit free throws to push the Mercury ahead, but Indiana stormed back with a late third-quarter surge and clinched a road win, while social media commentary focused on officiating and past controversies surrounding the players.

via EssentiallySports|
#alyssa-thomas#indiana-fever#lexie-hull
Thomas's 22-point Night Lifts Fever Past Mercury as Clark Rested
sports1 day ago

Thomas's 22-point Night Lifts Fever Past Mercury as Clark Rested

Alyssa Thomas scored 22 points to pace the Indiana Fever to a 92-89 comeback win over the Phoenix Mercury, with Thomas delivering a physical moment against Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham icing the game with late free throws as Caitlin Clark sat out a rest day. The Fever erased two 10-point deficits to beat Phoenix, continuing a heated, physical rivalry between the teams this season.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
Clark Returns From Back Injury, Fever Struggled With Minutes in Loss to Sparks
sports2 days ago

Clark Returns From Back Injury, Fever Struggled With Minutes in Loss to Sparks

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.

via IndyStar|
#back-injury#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
GOP lawmakers urge WNBA to shield Caitlin Clark from hostile play
sports2 days ago

GOP lawmakers urge WNBA to shield Caitlin Clark from hostile play

A group of Republican lawmakers led by Rep. August Pfluger urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect Caitlin Clark from repeated hostile play and address safety concerns, praising Clark’s impact on the league while arguing the WNBA must ensure a safe, professional environment. They suggested possible investigations by the DOJ, Department of Labor, or EEOC if discrimination or retaliation create a hostile workplace. The letter references specific incidents, including hip-checks, eye pokes, and a throat strike, and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of officiating as the league rolls out reforms to improve consistency and safety.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#cathy-engelbert
Peers rank Caitlin Clark 11th among guards, sparking All-Star voting debate
sports8 days ago

Peers rank Caitlin Clark 11th among guards, sparking All-Star voting debate

The article describes a striking voting split around Caitlin Clark: fans named her the second-best guard in the WNBA All-Star ballot, media placed her third, but her fellow players ranked her 11th, prompting claims of hostility toward Clark. The All-Star vote is 50% fans and 25% each from players and media. Clark remains a top contributor, ranking second in assists per game and tied for fourth in points per game, highlighting a discrepancy between her on-court production and peers’ perception.

via Fox News|
#all-star-voting#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
Clark, Wilson Lead 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters, Dream Left Off
sports8 days ago

Clark, Wilson Lead 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters, Dream Left Off

Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson headline the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters—a 10-player lineup that includes Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard, Jessica Shepard, Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams. The Indiana Fever have three starters while the Atlanta Dream have none. Starters were chosen through a weighted voting system (50% fan, 25% media, 25% players). All-Star Weekend is in Chicago on July 24-25, with reserves to be picked by coaches; Clark relied on fan/media votes to secure a starting spot despite strong season numbers.

via CBS Sports|
#aja-wilson#atlanta-dream#caitlin-clark
Fever Trio Clinches All-Star Starter Spots for 2026 WNBA Game
sports8 days ago

Fever Trio Clinches All-Star Starter Spots for 2026 WNBA Game

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were named All-Star starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, marking the trio’s third straight year as Fever starters for Clark and Boston and Mitchell’s first; the 10 starters also include A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams, with voting split 50% fans, 25% players and 25% media, and Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serving as general managers to assemble rosters from 22 All-Stars to celebrate the league’s 30th anniversary.

via Fox News|
#aliyah-boston#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
Fever trio headlines 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, with rookie Miles
sports8 days ago

Fever trio headlines 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, with rookie Miles

The WNBA announced the 2026 All-Star starters in Chicago, led by three Indiana Fever players—Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell—with Fever teammate Jessica Shepard also starting, and fellow Fever star Olivia Miles earning a starting nod as a rookie. Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart fill out the rest of the starting group, with the All-Star Game set for July 25 at the United Center and voting split 50-25-25 between fans, players and media.

via The New York Times|
#aliyah-boston#all-star#caitlin-clark
sports11 days ago

Former Fever Teammate Pushes Back on Alyssa Thomas Suspension

Former Fever guard Sydney Colson says Alyssa Thomas shouldn’t have been suspended for placing a fist on Caitlin Clark’s throat during the Fever–Mercury game, arguing the incident reflected a more physical era and noting harsher calls have gone unpunished in the past. Thomas received a one-game suspension after the league upgraded the play to Flagrant Foul 2, a decision that drew support from other players like Chiney Ogwumike and Lisa Leslie, while fans remain divided on officiating and the sport’s physicality.

via heavy.com|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
Clark Out for Fever vs Sparks with Back Injury, White Announces
sports14 days ago

Clark Out for Fever vs Sparks with Back Injury, White Announces

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury, and coach Stephanie White said there’s no timetable for her return. Clark left the Fever’s June 24 game vs. the Phoenix Mercury with the back issue, a situation that comes amid controversy including being left off the WNBA’s 30th-anniversary poster and a separate on-court incident that led to a one-game suspension for Alyssa Thomas; Clark had been among the league’s top scorers and playmakers in recent games.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever#injury
Dakich blasts WNBA over Caitlin Clark incident, calls league a joke
sports14 days ago

Dakich blasts WNBA over Caitlin Clark incident, calls league a joke

Dan Dakich ripped the WNBA and Fever leadership for how they handled Caitlin Clark’s incident after Alyssa Thomas punched Clark in the throat during a Fever–Mercury game, calling the response 'complete bulls---' and urging tougher action. He criticized league officials and DEI leadership for silence, praised Fever coach Stephanie White, and pressed Fever leadership to back Clark more forcefully, even suggesting bench-clearing measures next time. Clark left the game with an injury in a 111–109 loss to Phoenix, while Thomas received a Flagrant 2 foul and was suspended.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#dan-dakich
Clark sidelined by back injury as Fever pause for treatment ahead of July schedule
sports14 days ago

Clark sidelined by back injury as Fever pause for treatment ahead of July schedule

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.

via Bleacher Report|
#back-injury#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
Clark Targeted Again: Fever Coach pushes for a Response from the WNBA
sports15 days ago

Clark Targeted Again: Fever Coach pushes for a Response from the WNBA

After Caitlin Clark was shoved, punched in the neck and stepped on during the Fever’s 111-109 loss to Phoenix, with no calls from officials, Fever coach Stephanie White blasted the referees and the league as disrespectful, saying Clark faced two cheap shots and should defend herself if the officials won’t. The piece argues Clark has been targeted by peers across the league, notes her exit with a back injury, and frames this as a turning point prompting the league to protect Clark or for her to push back publicly, a stance supported by other players and commentators.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever#officiating