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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

Fake video misrepresents Caitlin Clark during Indiana Fever game

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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...
— Yahoo Sports

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