Caitlin Clark showcased her playful side once again during the Indiana Fever’s training session on Saturday. The injured point guard sparked a lighthearted moment by encouraging rookie Makayla Timpson, who is on a three-year, $217,640 contract, to leap over teammate Sophie Cunningham in celebration of a long-range bucket.

Despite Clark’s absence, however, the Fever were still able to secure a crucial win against the Las Vegas Aces, 80-70, on Thursday night. Sophie Cunningham got the start again with Clark sidelined, and the veteran guard responded with another strong showing, finishing with 15 points, three rebounds and three triples in 33 minutes of action.

Sophie Cunningham is in hot water with the WNBA, but fans aren’t letting her face the heat alone. The Indiana Fever guard was fined $500 after posting a TikTok video that criticized league referees. The clip, which featured Cunningham playfully calling out questionable officiating, quickly ...