Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's third career triple-double during Saturday's season-opening win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky was somewhat overshadowed by a third-quarter flagrant foul that led to an immediate separation between the players.

Caitlin Clark downplayed the on-court fracas that occurred with 4:38 left in the third quarter, which spurred Indiana to a 93-58 victory over the Chicago Sky.

Barbara Nicklaus is much more than 'Jack's wife.' The Columbus native is the heart and soul of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

In her first game of the season, Angel Reese posted 12 points, 17 rebounds and one assist. She led the Sky in scoring and rebounding, but it wasn't enough to put Chicago over the top. Last season, Reese capped off the year averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.

Angel City defender Savy King was treated for a heart abnormality and has been released from the hospital, just more than a week after collapsing during a match.

A blade surrender scheme has been announced to coincide with the arrival of the Knife Angel - a sculpture which highlights the devastating effect of knife crime. The 27ft (8m) statue, made from 100,000 seized blades, will officially be installed in Newton Aycliffe in County Durham on 1 June.

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The Sky still missed the playoffs last season, however, and the team needed to add some firepower to the lineup. Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper was an obvious choice, as she scored 21.1 points per game last year and teamed up with Reese during Unrivaled.