US EditionCaitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game and 3-point contest because of groin injury
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, JUL 17 – Caitlin Clark, who received 1.29 million fan votes, withdrew to prioritize recovery from a recurring groin injury amid Indiana Fever’s playoff push and long-term health strategy.
- Caitlin Clark, a second-year guard for the Indiana Fever, will be sidelined for this weekend’s WNBA All-Star festivities, including the 3-point contest, after sustaining a right groin injury during Tuesday night’s victory against Connecticut.
- Clark suffered the injury in the final minute of the game and was downgraded from questionable to out after imaging, while the Fever have not specified the injury's severity or expected recovery time.
- Clark has missed 10 of 23 regular-season games this year with four different muscle injuries, including a quad strain in May and a left groin injury earlier in the season, despite being durable in college and her rookie year.
- In a statement, Clark shared her disappointment about not being able to compete in the events but said she will still be present at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to support Liberty coach Sandy Brondello and the team. Meanwhile, Stephanie White, the Fever’s head coach, described the MRI findings as positive and indicated that Clark's status remains day-to-day.
- Clark’s absence removes the leading fan vote-getter and team captain from the All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, suggesting the Fever will rely on other players as they enter the break with a 12-11 record amid the league's recent growth in attendance and ratings.
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