Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark spent her Friday evening watching the new movie Happy Gilmore 2, which marks Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s debut in Hollywood. Clark, a devoted fan of both Kelce and the Chiefs, shared her excitement about seeing the film as she continues to recover from a groin injury.
Clark posted a photo of herself relaxing in bed, viewing the comedy on her television, expressing her enthusiasm on social media. The connection between Clark and Kelce dates back to November 2024, when they met during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Indianapolis. Kelce discussed their encounter fondly on his podcast New Heights.
The Fever guard has also been publicly supporting Kelce, notably cheering for him during the AFC Divisional Playoffs in January from Taylor Swift’s suite. This admiration has provided Clark with a morale boost amid the setbacks of her injury recovery.
Clark has been sidelined for several games due to her groin injury, missing the Fever’s last three matchups as well as the recent WNBA All-Star game. Throughout this season, Clark has appeared in only 13 games out of the 25 Fever contests, hampered repeatedly by physical setbacks. During her limited play, she has put up solid statistics, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in her sophomore season.
While there is no official timeline for her return, the Fever have performed well in her absence, currently holding a 13-12 record and occupying the sixth spot in the league standings.
Disagreement Erupts Over All-Star Protest Shirt Participation
During the warm-ups for the July 18 WNBA All-Star game, players protested by wearing t-shirts bearing the message
“Pay Us What You Owe Us,”
voicing their stance amid ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. This demonstration was organized during an emergency meeting held prior to the game.
After the All-Star event, Kelsey Plum criticized Caitlin Clark’s team, known as Team Clark, for not having any representatives attend this important meeting. Plum remarked,
“Not to tattletale but, zero members of Team Clark were very present for that,”
—Kelsey Plum, WNBA Player.
The comments sparked mixed reactions from fans, some of whom felt Plum’s statement was ill-timed given the need for unity among players during sensitive negotiations with the league.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Was Caitlin Clark with Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game?
A. Caitlin Clark has shared what she and Taylor Swift discussed quietly during the Kansas City Chiefs game they went to in January.
Q. Why was Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift?
A. Clark and Swift were spotted together in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium. This happened during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. It marked the first time they’ve attended a game together. Previously, Clark mentioned that Swift invited her to join earlier this season.
Q. Why is Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor?
A. In December, Caitlin Clark shared that Taylor Swift asked her to go to a Kansas City Chiefs game. It seems Clark accepted the offer. They were seen together in a box at the Chiefs-Texans playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18.
Q. What did Taylor Swift give Caitlin Clark?
A. Along with buying a few Eras Tour merchandise bags, Clark mentioned Swift also left a personal note. She wrote that she and “Trav” hoped to go to one of her Fever games.