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Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scare
By Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night. The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room and did...
Key takeaway The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter.
Why this matters in The McAllen
Caitlin Clark's back injury is a concern for fans in the Rio Grande Valley who have been following her career. As a highly skilled player, her health is crucial to her team's success. The fact that she has been dealing with a back issue this season raises questions about her long-term durability. For local basketball enthusiasts, Clark's injury serves as a reminder that even the most talented athletes can be sidelined by injuries. The McAllen community, which has a strong interest in sports, will be watching closely to see how Clark's injury affects her team's performance and her own future in the league. With the WNBA season in full swing, Clark's recovery will be an important story to follow, especially for those in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area who appreciate women's basketball.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night. The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room and did...
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