Fact check: Did Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery break up? Truth behind social media post amid USA vs Czech Republic

Caitlin Clark's rise to stardom has brought enormous attention to both her basketball career and personal life, with fans often eager for updates beyond the court. Now, as the Indiana Fever guard represents Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup, a new claim about her relationship has surfaced on social media, sparking speculation among fans. An X account named Pop Base Media shared a post on Sunday, September 6, 2026, making a claim about Caitlin Clark's relationship with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. The post featured a photo of the couple and stated, 'Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery have broken up after years of dating, ESPN reports." Although the post cited ESPN to support its claim, there appears to be no report or update from the outlet stating that Clark has broken up with her longtime boyfriend. Therefore, the claim is entirely false and lacks credibility. The account behind the post, which describes itself as 'Media for Pop Culture,' had around 150 followers at the time. Despite its relatively small following, the tweet had received more than 2,000 views and seven reposts. Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives.A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Ojas brings over two years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with EssentiallySports, a leading digital sports media platform catering to American sports audiences, where he contributed across multiple editorial and engagement-focused roles. He also interned with Times Network at the Sports Desk, producing articles and video content across diverse sports, ranging from Formula 1 to football.Known for his commitment to factual and accurate reporting, Ojas was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Editing during his college years. Beyond sports journalism, he closely follows international affairs and global developments, while also exploring documentaries from different cultures and regions around the world.A lifelong football enthusiast, Ojas has admired Lionel Messi since childhood and continues to draw inspiration from the football icon's journey and legacy.Read More