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Caitlin Clark Wears Taylor Swift Eras Tour Shirt While Sidelined by Quad Strain

Her travel-day fashion sent a viral message of solidarity after Swift left the American Music Awards empty-handed.

(L) Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, poses for a photo at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (R) Taylor Swift performs onstage during her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 2024 in London, England.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on May 17, 2025.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark has been sidelined for at least two weeks by a left quadriceps strain, causing her to miss the Fever’s upcoming game against the Washington Mystics.
  • On Tuesday, Clark arrived on the team plane wearing a multi-colored Eras Tour T-shirt and declared it “the best shirt in the world.”
  • Observers interpreted the fashion choice as a nod of solidarity with Taylor Swift after the pop star failed to secure any wins at the American Music Awards.
  • Social media users praised Clark for her gesture, celebrating the crossover between basketball fandom and Swiftie culture.
  • Clark and Swift’s mutual admiration has been visible for over a year, from Clark attending Swift’s Indianapolis concert to their joint appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game.