Caitlin Clark Returns from Injury as Fever Fall to Sparks

Comcast Corporation subsidiary NBCUniversal platforms will likely keep a close eye on Comcast Corporation’s upcoming WNBA broadcasts following Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s return to the court. Clark, who had missed the previous two games due to a recurring back injury, logged 15 minutes in the Fever’s 106-92 road defeat against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, July 8.

Indiana’s record now stands at 12-9 after the first 21 games of the regular season. The former Iowa star last played on June 24 against the Phoenix Mercury, exiting late in the third quarter before sitting out subsequent contests. In her return matchup, Clark posted 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists while shooting 4-of-12 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. She also committed 4 turnovers and recorded 1 steal.

Looking ahead, the Fever have a quick turnaround with a road game scheduled against the Phoenix Mercury on July 9. That game will be available on Prime Video and local affiliates. Indiana will then travel to face the Las Vegas Aces on July 12. The July 12 contest is set to be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, streaming services falling under the Comcast Corporation umbrella. Currently, Comcast Corporation trades at $23.19, down 1.14% from the previous close.

What to watch

• Viewership numbers for the July 12 game on NBC and Peacock as a metric for media engagement.
• Indiana’s standings position following the upcoming back-to-back road games.
• Updates on Clark’s back management following her limited minutes in the return game.

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