Caitlin Clark’s status takes sizzle out of first Fever-Mercury showdown since Alyssa Thomas drama

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• Caitlin Clark’s status takes sizzle out of first Fever-Mercury showdown since Alyssa Thomas drama

  There is going to be a lot less excitement for the Fever-Mercury matchup on Thursday night thanks to Caitlin Clark's status.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-09 11:01:52 UTC

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• With Caitlin Clark out, Kelsey Mitchell powers Fever past Mercury

  - Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.

  Publisher:ESPN WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-10 05:00:52.532Z

• WNBA games today: Caitlin Clark injury sinks emotional rematch against Alyssa Thomas and the Mercury

  The Fever and Mercury have plenty on the line in tonight's rematch, even with Caitlin Clark out of the lineup.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-09 17:00:57 UTC

• Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight? Latest injury update for Fever vs. Mercury

  One team will claim the season series tonight - but both could be without stars.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-09 15:05:09 UTC

• Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points, Fever hold on to beat Mercury 92-89

  Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes. Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-10 04:27:36 UTC

• Will Caitlin Clark play vs. Mercury tonight after Alyssa Thomas foul controversy?

  Clark is making her way back from an injury.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-09 12:16:19 UTC

• Kelsey Mitchell winner completes Fever comeback against Mercury, without Caitlin Clark

  Tyasha Harris fueled a late run, and Kelsey Mitchell hit the winner as the Fever beat the Mercury. Here's what stood out.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-07-10 04:24:21 UTC