{
  "id": 8367889,
  "title": "Fever’s Caitlin Clark Continues to Break WNBA Records Amid MVP Push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/fevers-caitlin-clark-continues-to-break-wnba-records-amid-mvp-push",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/fevers-caitlin-clark-continues-to-break-wnba-records-amid-mvp-push-12463079"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark returned to the court for the Indiana Fever after a brief absence, helping the team secure a victory against the Toronto Tempo with a score of 103-85. The Fever are currently tied for the third-best record in the league, following close behind the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces. Clark's performance was nothing short of extraordinary, as she recorded another double-double, tying her own league record for most double-doubles by a guard in one season. In the game against Toronto, Clark achieved a record-breaking stat line of 28 points, 14 assists, and 6 rebounds, a feat never accomplished before by any player. At just the third season of her career, Clark is making waves and solidifying her position as a strong contender for the WNBA Most Valuable Player award. Her teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, has also been a key player for the Fever, recently contributing a stat line of 33 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in a win. Clark recently became the first player to record 200-plus points and 100-plus assists in a single month, finishing August with a remarkable 268 points and 103 assists. As she enters her fourth season, Clark's potential to break records and become one of the greatest players in WNBA history continues to soar. The Fever have three games left in their regular season, with upcoming matches against the Washington Mystics, Minnesota Lynx, and Minnesota Lynx.",
  "summary": "With the Fever's win over Toronto, Caitlin Clark continues to break WNBA records and make history as she's in the MVP discussion.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}