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The Indiana Fever revoked longtime beat writer Scott Agness’s media credentials over his Caitlin Clark injury reporting, saying it spread inaccurate information; Agness argues his reporting was based on a league source and a cautious “strategic management plan,” and that Clark’s injury status should have been disclosed per league rules.
Clark was scratched with a back injury after the Fever hadn’t listed her on the prior day’s injury report, drawing WNBA scrutiny. Clark later said the decision came down to her confidence and health, stressing there was no pre-arranged load management and praising her medical team as she works to return when she’s 100%.
The WNBA issued an official warning to the Indiana Fever for failing to disclose Caitlin Clark’s injury ahead of a game vs. Portland, as the league requires injury designations by 5 p.m. the day before. The Fever described Clark’s absence as a back issue being managed, with no monetary penalty imposed. Clark later returned to play, and Indiana won 90-73, underscoring her impact on attendance and the league’s focus on injury reporting.
The Indiana Fever could face a WNBA fine after reportedly not listing Caitlin Clark on the injury report before a game she sat out with back soreness; coach Stephanie White says Clark is healthy and the decision was precautionary, but the sequence has sparked questions about league compliance.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark missed Wednesday's game against the Portland Fire due to a back issue, with the team delaying a formal injury designation until 5:20 p.m. ET—the day before a game—potentially violating WNBA rules requiring a specific injury status by 5 p.m. local time. Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark is healthy and not being managed, just resting the back issue. Indiana won 90-73, led by Aliyah Boston, and Clark will next be eligible to play Friday against the Golden State Valkyries.
Catcher Sean Murphy left the Braves’ game with a probable hand/arm issue after catcher interference, and Braves won’t have an injury update until Tuesday, raising the possibility of lineup changes or backups like Chadwick Tromp or Jair Camargo if he’s sidelined. Outfielder Eli White is in concussion protocol after exiting late against the Dodgers; if he’s out, Ha-Seong Kim could be activated before the Cubs series. Ronald Acuña Jr. is eligible to return from the IL next week, though timing remains uncertain.
Six hours before Game 7, the Celtics added Jayson Tatum to the injury report for a knee issue and he didn’t play, spotlighting how non-public injury information can influence games and betting risk. The piece ties this to a broader inside-information problem in the NBA, cites a recent guilty plea by Damon Jones over mishandling such information, and argues for tighter limits to protect public integrity, while warning the NFL to watch for similar gambling-related issues.
Philadelphia's Paul George was upgraded to probable with an illness ahead of Game 7 against Boston, joining Joel Embiid (probable after post-surgery recovery) as the Sixers seek to close out the series. George has been a key two-way contributor in the series, averaging about 18 points, and delivered a standout defensive showing in Game 6, leaving his status crucial for Philadelphia’s chances on his 36th birthday.
Georgia wrapped spring practice with G-Day as several players were sidelined by injuries: Amaris Williams suffered a noncontact ACL injury, Nate Frazier re-aggravated an ankle, and Ellis Robinson (ankle/MCL) along with other players were limited or did not play. The Red team beat the Black team 27-17, and Georgia will open the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against Tennessee State.
Houston’s Kevin Durant is listed as questionable with a right knee contusion for Game 1 against the Lakers, while Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams are out for Houston. The Lakers’ injury notes include Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, with Dončić reportedly dealing with a hamstring issue and Reaves an oblique injury. If Durant can’t go, Houston will lean on its young core—Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason—as the series opens.
Cleveland’s Friday game vs Detroit is in doubt as Donovan Mitchell is out with a groin strain and James Harden is questionable with a broken thumb; Keon Ellis, Dean Wade and Dennis Schroder are also questionable, and Max Strus is out with a left foot Jones fracture. The severity of the new injuries isn’t known, and coach Atkinson will provide updates as the Cavaliers navigate a short-handed lineup amid playoff hopes.
A ProFootballTalk piece argues Drake Maye’s pregame painkilling injection contradicts his claim of feeling great and suggests a real shoulder issue existed, despite full practice participation. It critiques NFL injury reporting for signaling availability over effectiveness and connects the narrative to broader gambling ties in the league, implying inside-information dynamics influence what’s disclosed.
The Cavaliers may have to wait for James Harden’s debut after he is listed as 'trade pending' on the injury report. If he can’t play Saturday, his first appearance could come Monday at Denver on the Western Conference road trip as the trade with the Clippers is finalized. Cleveland also has Dean Wade questionable with a left ankle sprain, and is missing Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Emanuel Miller for the game.
Patriots’ final SB LX injury report lists LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and OLB Harold Landry III (knee) as questionable, with DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) also listed; QB Drake Maye is off the injury report and healthy. Seattle’s only questionable is FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), while rookie S Nick Emmanwori, who injured his ankle earlier in the week, is expected to play. If Spillane or Landry can’t go, New England would rely on Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder at edge; both teams still have time to elevate practice-squad players before Sunday’s game at Levi’s Stadium.
The New England Patriots labeled quarterback Drake Maye as questionable with a right shoulder injury and an illness ahead of Super Bowl LX, joining eight other players on an estimated injury report who did not practice or were limited, including Terrell Jennings, Harold Landry, Thayer Munford Jr., Spillane, Joshua Farmer, Hunter Henry, Mack Hollins and Morgan Moses.