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Caitlin Clark involved in scuffle as Fever face Mercury; Sparks win buzzer-beater

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Caitlin Clark involved in scuffle as Fever face Mercury; Sparks win buzzer-beater

Summary

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever faced off against the Phoenix Mercury in a tense matchup marked by an on-court scuffle that led to multiple technical fouls. The game saw significant playoff implications as both teams vie for position. In a separate thrilling moment, Nneka Ogwumike's game-winner lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to a 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty, kicking off the WNBA's 30th anniversary season. The upcoming Commissioner’s Cup Championship will feature the Las Vegas Aces against the New York Liberty, with both teams looking to make history.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark received her fifth technical foul during the Fever vs. Mercury game.
•Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater secured a 98-97 victory for the Sparks over the Liberty.
•The WNBA's 30th season officially started with high-profile matchups.
•The 2026 Commissioner’s Cup Championship pits the Aces against the Liberty.

Latest Updates

8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark & Fever scuffle with Mercury, WNBA’s 30th Anniversary buzzer-beater + Commissioner’s Cup Championship: Aces or Liberty?

What they're saying

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the heated on-court scuffle between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury. Did Caitlin Clark deserve her fifth technical foul of the season? And what should fans make of the flurry of technicals assessed to several star players during the tense matchup?
— Yahoo Sportsby Cassandra Negley,Caroline Fenton

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