Sports Highlights for 23 May 2026: Caitlin Clark Returns as Indy 500 Weekend Builds
Indianapolis sports attention is split between the Fever, Clark’s return and the final buildup to race day.
INDIANAPOLIS | Indianapolis entered the final stretch of race weekend with the Fever, Caitlin Clark and the Indy 500 all carrying national attention.
AP-linked coverage reported that Clark returned from a back issue and scored 22 points with nine assists as the Fever beat the Golden State Valkyries. Reuters has also reported on Clark’s role as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500.
Additional Reporting By: Associated Press; Reuters Indy 500; Reuters Caitlin Clark
What this means
The sports file is built around timing: Clark’s recovery arc, Fever momentum, race-day logistics and Sunday weather.