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Caitlin Clark sidelined by injury amid ongoing officiating controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Caitlin Clark sidelined by injury amid ongoing officiating controversy

Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever will miss tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury. Clark has been having a strong season with an average of 21 points and a league-leading assist percentage, but her campaign is marred by discussions surrounding the officiating of fouls against her. The Fever, currently third in the East with a 10-8 record, are concerned about the physicality she faces on the court. Recently, a Flagrant 2 foul on her prompted a one-game suspension for opponent Alyssa Thomas. Clark's injury and officiating debate continue to attract significant attention.

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Status Watch

•Clark averages a career-high 21 points this season.
•She ranks first in the league for assist percentage at 46.5%.
•The Fever is 10-8 and plays against the Sparks tonight.
•Clark's injury is coupled with increased scrutiny over officiating.
•Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension for a Flagrant 2 foul on Clark.

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What they're saying

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Good morning! Be the face of your own league today. Inside: 😶 Clark’s no-fun third season 🇨🇻 Cape Verde make knockouts 🍁 Toronto takes McKenna No. 1 Bummers: A grim turn in Clark’s third season Caitlin Clark has been tracking toward the best statistical season of her three-year WNBA career. But now she’s both injured and in the middle of yet another league controversy. The actual basketball has been good. Clark is averaging a career-high 21 points while assisting on 46.5 percent of her teammates
— Yahoo Sports

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