1. Caitlin Clark has rare shooting woes as Fever fall to Valkyries following fiery Sun matchup
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark struggled in their 88-77 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, shooting just 3-of-14 from the field and missing all seven of her three-point attempts. Despite Clark’s subpar performance, she still contributed 11 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, but also had six turnovers. The Fever as a team struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 8-of-29. The Valkyries, led by Kayla Thornton’s 16 points and strong bench contributions, overcame a double-digit deficit to secure the win and match the Fever’s 6-6 record. The game was marked by physicality, including an incident where Clark was poked in the eye and shoved to the ground in a previous game against the Connecticut Sun, leading to altercations and ejections.
2. Indiana Pacers blow out Thunder to set up first NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, forcing a decisive Game 7 to determine the champion. The Pacers played with urgency and dominated the game from start to finish, never allowing the Thunder to mount a comeback. Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton overcame a calf strain to contribute significantly to the Pacers’ victory. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard also had strong performances, but it was the team’s depth, including Obi Toppin’s 20 points off the bench, that secured the win. The Thunder struggled with turnovers, particularly from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, leading to easy points for the Pacers. The stage is now set for an exciting Game 7 in Oklahoma City.
3. Wyndham Clark admits he ‘made a mistake,’ expresses regret over US Open locker room tirade
Wyndham Clark expressed frustration after missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open, leading to an outburst in the locker room at Oakmont Country Club. The challenging conditions of the course contributed to Clark’s emotional reaction, resulting in damage to lockers in the clubhouse. Clark later apologized for his actions during the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, acknowledging his mistake and expressing regret. A photo circulating on social media showed the aftermath of the incident, with J.J. Spaun emerging as the U.S. Open winner at 1-under par. Despite some career highs, Clark has faced disappointment in recent months, with only one top 10 finish and a drop in the world rankings to No. 27.
4. California girl athletes to rally at sports league meeting to fight trans athlete law after track season chaos
The article discusses a planned protest by California girls, families, and activists against state laws allowing biologically male trans athletes to compete in girls’ sports. The protest, organized by the California Family Council, will include speeches by female athletes involved in a lawsuit against their school district over a trans athlete taking a varsity spot. The rally follows controversy over a trans athlete winning at the CIF track and field championships. President Trump threatened federal funding cuts if trans athletes were allowed to compete, leading to a federal probe and calls for policy amendments. A survey showed that a majority of Californians, including school parents, oppose biological male trans athletes in women’s sports. Governor Newsom and the California Attorney General expressed concerns over the Trump administration’s actions regarding trans athletes.
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