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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark told reporters she feels "fine" despite sitting out the fourth quarter of a Thursday night preseason matchup against the Dallas Wings after taking contact on a third-quarter foul.

From former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.

Paige Bueckers stole the spotlight on Thursday night as the Dallas Wings defeated Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a preseason matchup. Bueckers and Co. traveled to Indianapolis for their first preseason game.

The Sparks recently made a decision on the contract of third-year center Cameron Brink ahead of the start of the season.

During practice, Shelton took time to greet players and pose for photos with Cunningham, star guard Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull and head coach Stephanie White. The Fever also gifted him a custom team jersey with the number 7 on the back.

In other region/state news, Virginia Tech has picked up a commitment from running back Stanley Smart of Savannah (Georgia) Benedictine Military School.

Kelsey Plum has her own bourbon: "Yam Jam" from Maker's Mark. Its release caps off a busy WNBA offseason of CBA negotiations for the LA Sparks star.