WNBA set to close out All-Star weekend with exhibition game between Team Clark and Team Collier
Captain Caitlin Clark was unable to play for her team because of a groin injury she suffered earlier this week. The Indiana Fever star was still part of the team, expected to act as a coach at times during the game.
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Australia wins the toss and sends West Indies in to bat in T20 cricket series opener
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