Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rivalry continues as injured Fever star is spotted in sideline action during Sky win

CAITLIN Clark called rival Angel Reese for a travel violation during the Indiana Fevers latest match-up with the Chicago Sky over the weekend.Clark and Reese have developed arguably the most electric rivalry in womens basketball dating back to their college days with Iowa and LSU respectively.Caitlin Clark performed the travel gesture on the sidelineAlamyAngel Reese endured a difficult game[/caption]GettyClark, 23, was animated during the contest[/caption]Reeses squad triumphed against the Hawkeyes to take the national title in 2023, although Clarks Iowa bounced back to beat the Tigers in the Elite Eight 12 months later.Since both were drafted into the WNBA, Clark has had the better of their matchups.The superstar guard missed their latest contest, however, as she is nursing a quad injury.In Clarks absence, Reese and Co hoped to get one over on their rivals.But despite not being on the court, Clark still got involved in the action.Sat courtside in street clothes, the 23-year-old stood and passionately made the travel gesture when she felt that Reese had committed the offence.Reese had just claimed an offensive rebound, only to be called for the travel after all.Despite Clarks absence, the Fever demolished Chicago 79-52 at United Center to move to 4-4 on the season.Reese, 23, endured a difficult outing against the Sky.The rebound machine scored just four points and was -20 in 27 minutes although she did grab 12 boards.
Reese and Clark clashed during the Skys previous match-up with the Fever last month.As the 6ft 3in former LSU star grabbed an offensive board, she was fouled hard by Clark.Reese was knocked over by her rival, with the ball squirming out of her hands.She was visibly annoyed as she vaulted back up, and was restrained from confronting Clark by teammates.Their next meeting will come on July 27 at United Center.By that point, Clark should long have overcome her injury.Offering an update last week, the former No1 pick said: Ill miss this weekends game, but after that, its day-by-day and see how I feel, and just turn to the medical staff and what they think.I feel like Ive made a lot of progress and I feel good, and Im not going to rush coming back.Its just not worth it.But after this weekend, Ill be reevaluated and well have a better idea of when Ill return..
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