Did the Indiana Fever break WNBA rules with Caitlin Clark late-scratch?
Caitlin Clark missed her first game of the season due to a last-minute injury announcement by the Indiana Fever. Coach Stephanie White's explanations regarding Clark's absence have raised questions about compliance with WNBA rules. The league is expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the late scratch.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was ruled out with a back injury just before the Fever's game against the Portland Fire.
- ▪The WNBA requires teams to submit injury reports by 5 p.m. the day before a game.
- ▪The league has previously fined teams for not adhering to injury reporting rules.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 04:38:41 +0000 |
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