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Caitlin Clark returns after ankle injury against Dallas Wings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Caitlin Clark returns after ankle injury against Dallas Wings

Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever exited Friday's game against the Dallas Wings due to an injured left ankle just before halftime. Clark twisted her ankle after stepping on the foot of Wings forward Alysha Clark and was seen limping to the locker room. After a brief absence, she returned to the game to start the third quarter, already contributing significantly with 19 points, five assists, and three rebounds. She had scored 10 of those points in the third quarter following her injury scare.

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Status Watch

•Caitlin Clark suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter.
•She returned to start the third quarter after leaving for treatment.
•Clark has scored 19 points, with 10 points in the third quarter post-injury.
•The Fever faced the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Latest Updates

2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark gives injury update after twisted ankle vs. Wings
1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star returns after turning ankle

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark exited Friday's game vs. the Wings right before halftime after twisting her ankle, but fans let out a sigh of relief when she returned.
— Yahoo Sports