Fever struggle in Clark's return, lose to Sparks

Caitlin Clark says she feels good enough to return from her back injury Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks. If she does, the Indiana Fever All-Star doesn't expect to play in Thursday's highly anticipated rematch at Phoenix.

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National story. 22 articles from 14 sources. Updated Jul 10, 2026.

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2 sources
Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Sparks spoil Clark's return, beating Fever 106-92

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 9, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Sparks spoil Caitlin Clark's return, beating the Fever 106-92

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Kokomo Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer
Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm

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8 sources
NewsweekCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Caitlin Clark Shares Injury Update After Minutes Restriction in Fever Loss

UPICenter· Jul 9, 2026

Fever's Caitlin Clark struggles in return, ruled out vs. Mercury

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Congress sends letter to WNBA regarding fouls against Caitlin Clark

FOX 59 IndianapolisCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Fever struggle in Clark's return, lose to Sparks

NewsweekCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Caitlin Clark Shares Promising Update on Fever Return After Injury

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4 sources
Fox NewsRight· Jul 10, 2026

Caitlin Clark haters got some additional ammo as Fever win again without their star guard

Fox NewsRight· Jul 9, 2026

Fever coach Stephanie White rules out Caitlin Clark despite star saying she feels 100 percent physically

Fox NewsRight· Jul 9, 2026

Caitlin Clark's return falls flat after Fever coach limits her in loss to shorthanded Sparks

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 9, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Sparks spoil Caitlin Clark's return, beating the Fever 106-92

Fox NewsRight· Jul 8, 2026

Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark status update ahead of Fever-Sparks, but her next move raises questions

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  1. Jul 7Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm
  2. Jul 8Sparks spoil Caitlin Clark's return, beating the Fever 106-92

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Last development · Jul 8 — Sparks spoil Caitlin Clark's return, beating the Fever 106-92