Odyssey Sims tackles Caitlin Clark as Fever face Wings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
During a game on August 20, 2026, Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark was tackled by Dallas Wings' Odyssey Sims, resulting in Clark falling knee-first to the floor in the fourth quarter. The play intensified discussions around physicality and officiating in the WNBA, especially regarding Clark, who had a frustrating night with only 10 points and nine assists. The Fever lost the game 91-85, ending their five-game winning streak. Clark will aim for a better performance when the Fever visit New York on August 23.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 10 points against Dallas Wings
- •Fever lost to Wings, ending a five-game winning streak
- •Physicality surrounding Clark was a major game talking point
- •Clark took only one free throw, missing her attempt
- •Next game for Fever is against New York on August 23
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — “Getting Worse”: Video Footage Capturing Caitlin Clark Incident With Ex-Fever Teammate Draws Blunt Verdict From Former ESPN Host
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — “Average WNBA Defense on Caitlin Clark”: Fever Fans React as Odyssey Sims Tackles Superstar Guard, Sending Her Knee-First to the Floor
"The Indiana Fever suffered their 13th loss of the 2026 WNBA season on Thursday, but their 91-85 defeat to the Dallas Wings produced plenty of talking points beyond the final score. With the Sophie Cunningham controversy still following the team and Dallas securing a win without Azzi Fudd, the spotlight has now shifted toward Caitlin Clark and WNBA officiating after a physical play involving the Fever star caught the attention of former ESPN host Linda Cohn.
"There’s hardly any Indiana Fever game in which the physicality and officiating against Caitlin Clark aren’t among the talking points. Thursday’s game between the Fever and Dallas Wings was no exception.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:01 AM“Getting Worse”: Video Footage Capturing Caitlin Clark Incident With Ex-Fever Teammate Draws Blunt Verdict From Former ESPN Host
The Indiana Fever suffered their 13th loss of the 2026 WNBA season on Thursday, but their 91-85 defeat to the Dallas Wings produced plenty of talking points beyond the final score. With the Sophie Cunningham controversy still following the team and Dallas securing a win without Azzi Fudd, the spotlight has now shifted toward Caitlin Clark and WNBA officiating after a physical play involving the Fever star caught the attention of former ESPN host Linda Cohn.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 8:11 AM“Average WNBA Defense on Caitlin Clark”: Fever Fans React as Odyssey Sims Tackles Superstar Guard, Sending Her Knee-First to the Floor
There’s hardly any Indiana Fever game in which the physicality and officiating against Caitlin Clark aren’t among the talking points. Thursday’s game between the Fever and Dallas Wings was no exception.
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