Fans fear Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend could be on the rocks after awkward All-Star moment
Clark was unable to compete at the event this weekend in Indianapolis due to an injury scare while playing for the Fever last week, but was still front and center during the weekend's proceedings.
And when she arrived for All-Star Friday, where a three-point competition was held, fans spotted a seemingly distant moment between Clark and her boyfriend of over two years.
McCaffery was waiting for Clark the other side of the walkway where media were waiting to take her photo. But as she walked back up to him, she appeared to turn her head away as he leant in to kiss her. He awkwardly kissed her hair, instead.
Then, Clark walked on while McCaffery hung back and stared solemnly towards the floor.
'He's definitely on borrowed time. Body language is quite awkward,' one fan wrote in response to the clip, which was posted across social media.
Caitlin Clark and her mans at WNBA All-Star Friday ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LhyxiqkAXd
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 19, 2025
'Oof, I haven't had a kiss that awkward since third grade,' said another comment.
A different user wrote: 'Ohhh nooooo. This was uncomfortable. Hands in pockets. Looks down. Adjusts top. Holds him by the arms so he can't hug her. Instantly pulled away from forehead kiss. RIP.'
The incident ocurred just days after Clark celebrated McCaffrey's 23rd birthday with a heartfelt message on social media.
She captioned a picture of the two of them together: 'Happy happy happy birthday Con.
'You make everyday better and I couldn't be more grateful. May this be the best year yet, I love you.'
The couple have been together for nearly two-and-a-half years, having started dating in April 2023 while Clark was playing college basketball at Iowa.
Since then, Clark has become one of the biggest sporting stars in the United States, enjoying a whirlwind rise after being picked first by the Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
McCaffrey is also involved in basketball, working as an assistant coach at Butler University in Indiana.
Clark and the Fever's next game is in New York on Tuesday night against reigning WNBA champions Liberty, but Clark's playing status is unclear at present.
She missed last Wednesday's game - the final one before the short All-Star break - due to concerns she aggravated a groin injury that sidelined her earlier in the season.
Clark's team are sixth in the standings at present with a 12-11 record ahead of Tuesday night's game in Brooklyn.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
17 minutes ago
- The Independent
Billy Joel says he's 'OK' and not 'deathly ill' after receiving brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel is doing much better, the 'Piano Man' singer wants fans to know. In May, Joel canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his 'hearing, vision and balance.' The condition is called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, 'a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,' the Cleveland Clinic says. 'I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I'm OK,' Joel said in an interview with People magazine. "What I have is something very few people know about, including me, no matter how much you try to research it. I'm doing my best to work with it and to recover from it.' 'It was scary, but I'm OK,' Joel, 76, says. 'I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything.' He also discussed his health in an episode of comedian Bill Maher 's Club Random podcast, telling the host he feels 'fine," adding that, 'My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat... They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." He added that his health issues are not 'fixed,' but 'it's still being worked on.' A representative for Joel declined additional comment. In March, the 'Uptown Girl' singer announced that he underwent surgery and had to undergo physical therapy. A statement at the time said doctors expected him to make a full recovery. It is unclear if his medical issues at the time were related to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The condition can cause problems with walking, bladder control and thinking, with symptoms worsening if left untreated. It's relatively rare and can be hard to diagnose. It can be treated successfully with surgery to install a tube to drain excess fluid. Patients may need physical therapy in addition to surgery.
Reuters
18 minutes ago
- Reuters
Liberty sign free agent F Stephanie Talbot
July 21 - The New York Liberty signed veteran forward Stephanie Talbot on Monday. The 31-year-old was waived last week by the first-year Golden State Valkyries. The Mercury selected the 6-foot-2 Australia native in the third round of the 2014 WNBA Draft, but she did not play stateside until the 2017 season, her first of two with Phoenix. She later played with the Minnesota Lynx (2019), Seattle Storm (2021-22) and Los Angeles Sparks (2024). The Sparks left her unprotected in the expansion draft, and she was selected by the Valkyries. In 16 games (10 starts) with Golden State, Talbot averaged 3.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 16.8 minutes per game. In 215 WNBA games (72 starts), she has averages of 4.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists. She is a career 35.2 percent shooter from long range. She played under current Liberty coach Sandy Brondello when Brondello coached the Mercury as well as with the Australian national team. --Field Level Media
Daily Mail
18 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Venus Williams to make shock return to Grand Slam tennis after fibroids surgery and 16-month absence
Former world number one Venus Williams has been listed among the mixed doubles pairings for next month's US Open. The 45-year-old is preparing for her return at the Washington Open this week after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away from the court. She has not competed since the Miami Open in March 2024 and has not won a match since defeating Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in the first round of the Cincinnati Open in August 2023. But Williams' name has now cropped up among a new list of entries into the star-studded mixed doubles tournament in New York. Along with Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu and Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner, Williams has been listed as an entrant alongside partner Reilly Opelka. The seven-time Grand Slam champion declined wildcard entries into the Washington Open in the past but said she felt up to the challenge this year. 'Most of the time I don't (take up the offer to play as a wildcard),' she said with a laugh on Sunday. 'But this time I had been hitting the ball. And of course I love the game and the hard courts, it's my favorite surface, what I feel comfortable on. So all those different factors.' Williams is setting new personal goals, prioritizing enjoyment over results. 'My personal goal is to have fun and enjoy the moment, not put too much pressure on myself,' she said. 'I don't know if I define success at this moment in any sort of way other than believing in myself and sticking to my process. That's not easy to do, especially after a layoff. So those are my goals.' Williams has won the Wimbledon singles title five times and the U.S. Open twice, as well as 14 Grand Slam women's doubles titles alongside her younger sister Serena. She faces fellow American Peyton Stearns in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament on Tuesday. She's also playing in the women's doubles with Hailey Baptiste. Reflecting on her future in the sport, she remained characteristically private. 'I think I know what I want to do, but I don't always want to talk about it,' she said. 'I'm just here for now, and who knows? Maybe there's more. Like I said, I hold my cards close, but at the moment, I'm focused just on this.' Williams also opened up about her health struggles including her surgery last year to remove fibroids - painful but benign tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. 'My health journey was very scary,' she said. 'You know, this time a year ago I was preparing to go to surgery. There was no way for me to play tennis or play the U.S. Open. I was just trying to get healthy.' Known for her powerful game, Williams is determined to stick to her strengths. 'I'm still the same player,' she said. 'I'm a big hitter... This is my brand. So it's about hitting big and actually putting it in. So this will be my effort - put it in the court. That's my main goal.'
