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Wallen, Clark Open Tour at Lucas Oil, Sparking Controversy

5/11/2026

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Summary

Wallen, Clark Launch

Morgan Wallen and Caitlin Clark opened “Still The Problem” tour at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 9, 2026.
Clark scored 20 points in the Fever’s 107-104 loss, her first game back after an injury that limited her 2025 season to 13 games, while Wallen posted an Instagram video captioned “22,” referencing her jersey.
Users called Wallen a “bigot” over slur controversies and noted his Pacers jersey while crew wore Colts jerseys.

Summary

Clark Reaches 1,000

Caitlin Clark became the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000 points, 250 rebounds and 250 assists.
The Fever shot 59% overall and 52% from three-point range.
Coach Stephanie White said Clark would have sat if her back adjustment had not cleared her.
The Fever travel to Los Angeles to face the Sparks on May 13, with the last four No. 1 overall picks—Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.

History

Historical Context

Since the WNBA’s 1997 debut, when the Houston Comets won the first championship, the league has expanded from eight to fifteen teams by 2026, including the Indiana Fever. The 2024 draft, headlined by Indiana guard Caitlin Clark, drew 2.45 million viewers, and her 2026 milestone of 1,000 points, 250 rebounds and 250 assists echoes the league’s rising star power and fan engagement.

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Wallen, Clark Launch

Morgan Wallen and Caitlin Clark opened “Still The Problem” tour at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 9, 2026.
Clark scored 20 points in the Fever’s 107-104 loss, her first game back after an injury that limited her 2025 season to 13 games, while Wallen posted an Instagram video captioned “22,” referencing her jersey.
Users called Wallen a “bigot” over slur controversies and noted his Pacers jersey while crew wore Colts jerseys.

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