Caitlin Clark leaves Fever’s loss with a back injury, doesn’t return after 3rd-quarter scare
Caitlin Clark's injury and a controversial hit have sparked intense debate in the WNBA.
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The brief
Caitlin Clark exited a WNBA game early due to a back injury. The injury occurred after an apparent throat punch from an opposing player. Clark did not return to the game.
Coverage emphasizes the controversial nature of the hit. Fox News and Yahoo Sports report on the incident and the subsequent suspension of the player involved. ESPN and Bleacher Report focus on Clark's injury and the Fever's coach's response.
NBC Sports and Yahoo Sports also cover fan reactions to a social media post by the Phoenix Mercury. Watch for updates on Clark's recovery and return timeline. Coverage does not yet specify the severity of the back injury or the length of her absence.
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Quick answers
What injury did Caitlin Clark sustain?
Caitlin Clark sustained a back injury during a WNBA game.
What controversial incident occurred during the game?
An opposing player was suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat.
How have fans reacted to the incident?
Fans have criticized a social media post by the Phoenix Mercury following the incident.
Coverage (12)
- Los Angeles Sparks vs. Indiana Fever Live Score and Stats CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Caitlin Clark to miss time after injury vs Mercury. Local to start for Fever vs Sparks IndyStar · 1d ago
- Caitlin Clark leaves Fever vs Mercury game early with back injury USA Today · 1d ago
- Caitlin Clark Ruled Out for Indiana Fever's Game Against Sparks Due to Back Injury Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat Fox News · 1d ago
- Fever coach appreciates WNBA review of Caitlin Clark hit ESPN · 1d ago
- Caitlin Clark Out vs. Sparks with Back Injury, Fever HC Updates Return Timeline Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Phoenix Mercury Post Classless Tweet After Dirty Hit on Caitlin Clark Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
- Caitlin Clark's Status Unclear After Apparent Throat Punch, Back Injury Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
- WNBA fans call out Mercury's social media post after Caitlin Clark exits with injury Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
- Fever's Clark leaves physical game with Mercury due to back ESPN · 3d ago
- Caitlin Clark leaves Fever’s loss with a back injury, doesn’t return after 3rd-quarter scare NBC Sports · 3d ago
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