Fake video misrepresents Caitlin Clark during Indiana Fever game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
A video claiming Caitlin Clark knocked down a Golden State Valkyries player is found to be AI-generated. The clip, which circulated on social media, inaccurately depicted an altercation involving Clark and Janelle Salaun during a game on May 22, 2026. Both players received technical fouls for their actions at that moment, which included no punches being thrown. The misinformation was addressed by fact-checkers who confirmed the video was fabricated, and the player shown was incorrectly identified as Angel Reese. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of misleading content circulating online.
- •The misleading video was posted on July 29, 2026.
- •Caitlin Clark and Janelle Salaun received technical fouls during the May 22 game.
- •No punches were thrown during the actual on-court altercation.
- •The clip was confirmed to be AI-generated with no factual basis.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Caitlin Clark Deck Valkyries Player, Knocking Her Down--It Didn't Happen AND Player Is NOT Angel Reese
"Did Caitlin Clark "clap back" at Angel Reese, knocking her, or a Golden State Valkyries player, to the floor? No, that's not true: This video clip is AI-generated. It was based on a real altercation between Indiana Fever's star Caitlin...
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