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Fever Beat Liberty as Caitlin Clark Returns, Ratings Fell

4/26/2026

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark returned on April 25, 2026, scoring seven points in a 109-91 win over the New York Liberty.
Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark played with joy and energy despite season-ending right-groin and left-ankle injuries in July and August 2025.
Nielsen ratings reported a 55% drop in national WNBA viewership during a two-week span in 2025 when Clark was sidelined with a quad injury.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark returned on April 25, 2026, scoring seven points in a 109-91 win over the New York Liberty.
Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark played with joy and energy despite season-ending right-groin and left-ankle injuries in July and August 2025.
Nielsen ratings reported a 55% drop in national WNBA viewership during a two-week span in 2025 when Clark was sidelined with a quad injury.