The internet might just break today. Pop icon Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to football star Travis Kelce. It looks like the ripple effect has already reached the WNBA. One of the first athletes to like and share the news? None other than Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark. A longtime Swift fan, Clark has never hidden her admiration for the singer. Everyone remembers young CC lip-syncing to her favorite Swift song during her college days.

Earlier on Tuesday, Swift and Kelce revealed their engagement through a joint Instagram post that spread like wildfire. The photo captured the couple beaming in an environment filled with flowers, paired with a playful caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Within just two hours, the post racked up more than 14 million likes, dominating social media timelines worldwide. And for those who follow Clark closely, the moment feels almost prophetic.

Nearly two years ago, she had hinted at the possibility of Swift and Kelce tying the knot. Back in October 2023, when Clark was asked how long she saw the relationship between the Kansas City player and the pop star lasting, she made a bold five-letter prophecy, “They’re gonna get married.” Now, as fate has it, her words have come true as the couple has taken the first step towards getting married. And Clark is celebrating the news alongside many other Swifties.

The couple began dating in the summer of 2023, the same year Caitlin Clark made her bold prophecy. Their relationship had a storybook start. On his podcast, Travis Kelce revealed that he first met Taylor Swift in July 2023 and gave her a friendship bracelet with his number on it. By September, after weeks of talking, the two were officially dating. Amidst all this, Clark has formed a unique connection with the couple over the past two years.

She appeared with Swift at Chiefs games and attended the first night of the Eras Tour in Indianapolis. She has consistently voiced her admiration for Swift, even rallying behind the singer’s latest upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. When Swift announced it, Clark showed her excitement with a playful nine-word question: “Are we sure YouTube isn’t going to crash tonight?” Just as Swift’s comeback album won glowing reviews, Clark has displayed promising signs of regaining her rhythm on the court.

The Signs Are Positive for Caitlin Clark’s Return to Court

The positive news for Indiana Fever fans is that Clark is finally back on the hardwood. After missing fourteen games following a groin injury against the Connecticut Sun on July 15, the star guard has taken meaningful steps towards a return. She spent the past two weeks locked into individual workouts and has now progressed to limited on-court activities with teammates. Insider Chloe Peterson reported that Clark joined the Fever for warmups and shootaround before moving into non-contact drills with the second unit.

While the session marked clear progress, Peterson noted that Clark has not yet returned to full practice. She also remained sidelined for the team’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Head coach Stephanie White offered a measured update, urging patience. “It was a good step, because she got out there on the floor with us for the first time, part of the sort of return to activity thing. But it was all very low, low-maintenance, you know, 5-on-0 low intensity stuff. So I think just getting her back out there, getting her comfortable, and seeing where she goes,” White explained.

For now, Clark’s return to the games remains uncertain. However, her practicing on the court and Taylor Swift getting engaged are things that will send waves of happiness in the camps of both their fan bases.