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By Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Evan Massey Contributing Sports Writer 🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. With just four games remaining in the regular season for the Indiana Fever, the return of superstar guard Caitlin Clark is looking less and less likely. Clark has only been able to play in 13 games all season long due to multiple injury issues. Most notably, she has not played a game since July 15 due to a groin injury. Since then, there have been no clear updates about when she could return. While the Fever have held out hope that Clark can return this season, she’s running out of time to do so. Read more: Fever Star Delivers Strong Words on Caitlin Clark’s Injury After losing in their last game to the Golden State Valkyries, the team is 21-19. That record has them placed No. 8 in the WNBA standings. They are just two games ahead of the Los Angeles Sparks for the last spot in the playoff picture. Injured Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever stands on the side of the court during their game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on August 31, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Next up for Indiana will be a Tuesday night matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. For those holding out hope that Clark will be able to return to the court, the verdict has already been turned in. As shared by Tony East of Forbes, the Fever have ruled Clark out for that game. “Fever list Chloe Bibby and Caitlin Clark out for their game tomorrow in Phoenix – on top of the three players who are out for the year,” East wrote on X. Unfortunately, that is the news Indiana fans have become used to seeing. It’s not impossible that Clark could return at some point this season, but the odds continue to drop. Read more: Sparks Reveal New Rickea Jackson Injury Update vs Storm Prior to the start of the season, Clark was viewed as an early favorite to win the WNBA MVP award. As for the Fever, they were expected to be a top-tier WNBA Finals contender. Neither of those predictions have panned out well. In the 13 games Clark has been able to play this year, she was clearly hampered by her injury issues. She averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, five rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game and shot 36.7 percent from the floor and 27.9 percent from three-point range. Hopefully, the superstar guard is able to get back to full health. Whether that’s this season or next year, fans can’t wait to welcome her back to the court. All that fans can do at this point is to wait patiently for good news regarding Clark. For more on the Indiana Fever and WNBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports. Is This Article Trustworthy? Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article. Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article. Slide Circle to Vote No Moderately Yes VOTE Top stories About the writer Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and … Read more Read More

By Matt Couden is a sports and entertainment journalist from Virginia covering the NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE, college athletics, and pop culture. A Connecticut native and proud University of Connecticut graduate, he is also a longtime fan of the Huskies basketball teams. He has written for various publications, including Athlon Sports, Monsters & Critics, VGR, and FanSided. Matt currently enjoys fitness, traveling, and watching sports, whether live on TV or in person. Find him @MCSports7 on X, or reach him via email at m.couden@newsweek.com. Matthew Couden Contributing Writer 🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Running back Najee Harris spoke to reporters about his expectations of playing in the Los Angeles Chargers’ season-opening game. Harris, who previously starred for the Pittsburgh Steelers, appeared in all of his former team’s regular-season games through four seasons. Now he is looking to make an impact with his new team under head coach Jim Harbaugh. During the Fourth of July holiday, he suffered a fireworks injury in California, which kept him away from Chargers practice. However, he was cleared to return to full-contact practice more recently. Read more: Chargers Get Massive Update on Najee Harris’ Week 1 Availability Although he wouldn’t speak about any specifics of his incident, he fielded questions on Monday regarding how he’s feeling since then, and explained that he’s been preparing to play. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL Football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21,… Michael Owens/Getty Image “I’m ramping up to it,” Harris said when asked if he’ll be able to go on Friday. “Every day I practice, and I think it’s like what? When is that? Friday. So, it’s like probably my fifth day at practice, you know, just trying to get back in that football shape, but, you know, I’m feeling good though, and we’ll just see where it leads,” he told reporters in a Chargers video. Harris also said his vision wasn’t affected by the fireworks injury, calling it “superficial.” He shrugged off questions regarding the fact that he was wearing sunglasses and said he didn’t care if people thought he might be hiding something. “I’m still going through it in a way, so just that whole situation really shows how things can change with a snap of a finger. It’s a blessing every day we wake up, and I’m just happy that everybody’s safe and alive,” he told reporters of the incident, which he referred to as “humbling.” Harris participated in all 68 games of his Steelers career, with at least six touchdowns and over 1,000 rushing yards each season. His new team, the Chargers, takes the field on Friday to battle the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In the part of the recent Chargers’ practice session open to the media, Harris didn’t take any handoffs from quarterback Justin Herbert. Instead, ESPN reported that Hassan Haskins and rookie Omarion Hampton took handoffs. Harris reportedly spent time working with quarterbacks Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei. The expectation is that the rookie Hampton would be the Chargers’ primary option at running back if Harris misses time. Read more: Chargers Rookie RB Predicted to Win Rookie of the Year Despite Najee Harris Addition For more on the Los Angeles Chargers and the NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports. Top stories About the writer Matt Couden is a sports and entertainment journalist from Virginia covering the NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE, college athletics, and pop culture. A Connecticut native and proud University of Connecticut graduate, he is also a longtime fan of the Huskies basketball teams. He has written for various publications, including Athlon Sports, Monsters & Critics, VGR, and FanSided. Matt currently enjoys fitness, traveling, and watching sports, whether live on TV or in person. Find him @MCSports7 on X, or reach him via email at m.couden@newsweek.com. Matthew Couden Matt Couden is a sports and entertainment journalist from Virginia covering the NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE, college athletics, and pop … Read more Read More

By Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Evan Massey Contributing Sports Writer 🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Aaron Rodgers is heading into what will likely be his final NFL season in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After signing a one-year deal in free agency with the storied franchise, the 41-year-old quarterback who will turn 42 in December is looking to ride off into the sunset with a Super Bowl win. Throughout the offseason, the Steelers made multiple win-now moves. In addition to signing Rodgers, the team brought in DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, and Jonnu Smith in blockbuster trades. Will Rodgers be the missing piece that leads Pittsburgh back to glory? That remains the big question. Read more: Peyton Manning Doesn’t Hold Back on Broncos QB Bo Nix At 41 years old, Rodgers is not the superstar that he once was during his prime with the Green Bay Packers. He’s still an above average quarterback, but no one knows exactly what to expect from him in 2025. Fox Sports commentator Tom Brady stands on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images With that being said, fellow NFL legend Tom Brady spoke out with strong words about Rodgers recently. During During an interview with PFF, Brady boldly stated that he believes Rodgers is the best passer of the football in league history. “He’s won a Super Bowl, many championship games. He’s a winner and I think what I’ve always appreciated about him, what everybody does, is his ability to throw a football and pass it,” Brady said. “Aaron, in his prime, to me is the greatest passer of the football the league’s ever seen. He could get the ball from point A to B faster and more accurate than any player, I think, in the history of the NFL.” Brady’s words carry a lot of weight. He’s still widely viewed as the best NFL quarterback of all-time. To come out and say this about Rodgers is very telling. Read more: Packers’ Micah Parsons Receives Concerning Health Update Throughout Rodgers’ career in the NFL, he has played in 248 games. He has thrown for 62,952 yards, 503 touchdowns, and 116 interceptions, while completing 65.1 percent of his passes. Add on to those numbers the football IQ and pure arm talent and Brady’s opinion can’t be argued with much. Rodgers has been one of the great of all-time and will be remembered as such for many years to come. It will be interesting to see what Rodgers’ last NFL chapter has in store, assuming it is indeed his last season. When he does choose to retire, it will be a sad day for the league, just like it was when Brady hung up his cleats. For more on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports. Top stories About the writer Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and … Read more Read More

Representative Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler, a New York Democrat and longtime liberal voice in Congress, will not seek reelection next year, The New York Times first reported Monday night. His decision ends a 34-year tenure in representing New York’s 12th District. The 78-year-old congressman said he was reluctant to step down but ultimately agreed it was time for generational change. “Watching the Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party, and I think I want to respect that,” Nadler told the Times. Liam Elkind, a 26-year-old political organizer, has already announced a run for the seat. Nadler launched his political career in the New York State Assembly in 1977, more than two decades before Elkind was born. “The first vote I ever cast was for @JerryNadler. He has led this district and this country with humanity, kindness, and intelligence. We are better for his leadership. His progressive vision for this country is an inspiration to me, and I’m grateful that I grew up represented by him,” Elkind posted on X Monday night. According to the Times, additional Democratic candidates are expected to run for Nadler’s seat where his endorsement will be coveted. Representative Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, speaks to members of media outside Greater New York Federal Building on May 28 in New York. Associated Press Democrats Grapple with Age Issue Former Democratic President Joe Biden‘s age was a defining issue of his presidency, with critics questioning whether the 81-year-old could sustain the demands of another term. Ultimately, Biden stepped aside amid the 2024 race after a disastrous debate performance. He endorsed then-Vice President Kamala Harris who lost the electoral college and popular vote to President Donald Trump. The age debate has spilled into Congress where several of the Democratic Party‘s longest-serving lawmakers are also in their late 70s and 80s. Representative Maxine Waters of California, 87, and Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, 82, are among the oldest House Democrats seeking reelection. Their continued presence highlights the party’s reliance on veteran leaders at a moment when younger voters are calling for change. In December 2024, Representative Gerry Connolly, 75, defeated New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 35, by a 131-84 margin to become the House Oversight Committee ranking Democrat. Connolly’s victory was seen as a win for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is said to have lobbied members to vote for him. The selection process led to criticism of the Democratic Party for maintaining a “gerontocracy,” or rule by the elderly, rather than uplifting voices from younger generations. Since November 2022, a total of eight sitting members of Congress have died in office—and notably, all eight were Democrats. During the last congressional term, the U.S. House experienced three Democratic deaths in office, including Connolly. At 78, Nadler is the 10th most senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the 8th most senior Democrat. Nadler didn’t say which Democrats should also consider retiring, but he told the Times that other older Democrats should consider stepping aside to “face the challenge of Trump and his incipient fascism.” “I’m not saying we should change over the entire party,” he told the newspaper. “But I think a certain amount of change is very helpful.” Notably, Nadler recently endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, 33, for mayor of New York City. What To Know: Nadler’s Rise in Congress Nadler has served in Congress since 1992, representing Manhattan and becoming a prominent figure in Democratic politics. Over the course of three decades in Washington, he established himself as a leading voice on civil rights, judicial matters and constitutional issues. He rose to national prominence on the House Judiciary Committee where he eventually became chairman. In that role, he oversaw two impeachments of Trump, first in 2019 then in 2021 after Trump’s first term. Nadler played a central part in high-profile debates over the limits of executive power and pushed legislation related to LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive access and long-term aid for 9/11 first responders. His tenure has been defined by a focus on legal oversight and progressive policy priorities, leaving him among the most influential House Democrats of his generation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said in a statement, “A proud son of New York City, Rep. Nadler has been a tremendous champion for the New Yorkers he is privileged to represent. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, he spent years fighting for the care and support that New York City and his constituents needed to begin to rebuild and heal. As Dean of the New York delegation, Congressman Nadler has been a dear friend and valued mentor to myself and so many others throughout the People’s House.” Nadler’s seat has long been a Democratic stronghold. His district has included much of the west side of Manhattan and, after redistricting in 2012, parts of Brooklyn. Known for its liberal base, the area has reliably delivered wide margins for Democratic candidates at all levels, giving Nadler a secure foothold in Congress for more than three decades. For most of his career, Nadler faced little serious opposition, routinely winning reelection by large margins. That shifted in 2022, when a court-ordered redistricting merged his district with that of former Representative Carolyn Maloney, another veteran Democrat. The matchup between two incumbents drew national attention, but Nadler prevailed handily in the primary, effectively securing another term in the heavily Democratic seat. Nadler, the most senior Jewish member of the House, told the Times that Israel’s war in Gaza has eroded Democratic backing and strained his own pro-Israel stance. While condemning Hamas, Nadler reiterated his support for a two-state Palestinian solution, while rejecting claims that Israel is committing genocide. Still, he believes Israel is carrying out mass murder and war crimes in Gaza. For the first time, Nadler said he will back efforts in Congress to block offensive weapons sales to Israel, though he will continue supporting funding for its missile defense systems. “I don’t know what to say

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