Caitlin Clark is about to miss her first game since high school - Yahoo  Sports

Indianapolis, IN – What was initially downplayed as a minor knock is now being reconsidered as a potentially serious injury after newly released footage shows the full extent of the hit Caitlin Clark took during the Fever’s recent game against the Seattle Storm.

The new angle — captured by a courtside camera and shared online just hours ago — clearly shows Clark absorbing a full-force elbow to the ribs and a hip check that sent her crashing to the hardwood, her face twisted in visible pain.


🎥 NEW ANGLE, NEW ALARM: “THIS WASN’T JUST A HARD FOUL — IT WAS BRUTAL”

The original broadcast missed the full impact of the collision. But the newly circulated slow-motion footage reveals something else entirely: Clark was off-balance when she was struck, had no time to brace for impact, and hit the floor with alarming force.

“You can see her wince the moment the elbow lands,” said a former WNBA analyst.
“It wasn’t incidental contact — it was deliberate and dangerous.”

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😨 SIGNS OF A DEEPER INJURY EMERGE

According to a Fever staff member who requested anonymity, Clark has been experiencing significant pain around her midsection, prompting the medical team to conduct a series of precautionary scans.

Initial reports of a minor rib contusion are now being re-evaluated. Sources close to the team fear it may involve intercostal muscle damage or even a hairline rib fracture, which could sideline Clark for multiple games — or longer, depending on recovery.


💬 FANS OUTRAGED: “WHY DID THE REFS IGNORE THIS?”

Reactions across social media have been swift and intense:

“That footage is sickening. Where was the whistle?”

“She’s being hunted every game and the league is just watching.”

“How much more abuse does Caitlin Clark have to take before the WNBA steps in?”

Hashtags #JusticeForClark, #ProtectCaitlin, and #WNBAFail are all trending, with fans calling out the league’s officiating standards — or lack thereof.


🧨 IS THERE A TARGET ON CAITLIN CLARK?

This is just the latest in a string of incidents where Clark has taken hard, borderline-violent hits with minimal or no officiating response. Critics believe her fame and popularity have made her a target among veterans seeking to “humble” the rookie — a narrative that is starting to spiral into something darker.

“She’s not just playing basketball anymore — she’s surviving it,” wrote one sports columnist.


🗣️ CAITLIN CLARK REMAINS COMPOSED — FOR NOW

In a brief comment, Clark acknowledged she was in pain but refused to blame anyone directly:

“It’s a physical game. I’ll rest, recover, and keep showing up for my team.”

But even her fans are urging her to speak out louder — or for the WNBA itself to finally take action.


🕊️ FINAL THOUGHT:

Caitlin Clark may be the WNBA’s brightest new star, but if the league continues to let uncalled hits and escalating aggression slide, it sends a dangerous message: Talent won’t be protected — it’ll be punished.

With new footage making it impossible to ignore, the ball is now in the WNBA’s court.

Will they finally step in?
Or let silence speak louder than the screams from the floor?