Caitlin Clark struggles in return for Indiana Fever against Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Caitlin Clark returned for the Indiana Fever in a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on July 8, after missing two games due to a back injury. Limited by a minutes restriction, Clark played only 16 minutes, scoring nine points on 4-of-12 shooting. Despite her struggles on court, she felt her body was in good shape post-game and will not play against Phoenix in the following matchup as part of her recovery plan.
- •Clark scored nine points in 16 minutes of play.
- •Fever lost to Sparks 106-92.
- •Clark's previous injuries included quad and groin issues.
- •Coach White indicated Clark needs time to build endurance.
- •Clark will miss the next game against Phoenix.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark injury update: Indiana Fever reveal star's Sunday status
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark leans on resiliency as she returns to the Indiana Fever lineup
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fever's Caitlin Clark struggles in return, ruled out vs. Mercury
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Why Caitlin Clark struggled in return from back injury suffered two weeks ago
"When speaking with Caitlin Clark before Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, she wasn't interested in talking about awards or individual accomplishments.
"WNBA star Caitlin Clark struggled in her first game in two weeks, an Indiana Fever loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. She was ruled out Thursday.
"The Indiana Fever had Caitlin Clark return to the lineup after missing two games, but she was limited and struggled.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:37 PMCaitlin Clark injury update: Indiana Fever reveal star's Sunday status
The Indiana Fever revealed Caitlin Clark's injury status for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Aces.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 11:53 PMCaitlin Clark leans on resiliency as she returns to the Indiana Fever lineup
When speaking with Caitlin Clark before Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, she wasn't interested in talking about awards or individual accomplishments.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 12:30 PMFever's Caitlin Clark struggles in return, ruled out vs. Mercury
WNBA star Caitlin Clark struggled in her first game in two weeks, an Indiana Fever loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. She was ruled out Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 6:09 AMWhy Caitlin Clark struggled in return from back injury suffered two weeks ago
The Indiana Fever had Caitlin Clark return to the lineup after missing two games, but she was limited and struggled.
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