Cheerleaders will have chance to turn pro under Varsity Spirit’s new league
The Pro Cheer League will try to tap into that fan base by competing the same night of other events starting in January in Indianapolis when competition begins.
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Fever beat Sun between skirmishes to secure spot in Commissioner’s Cup final
Caitlin Clark had 20 points and the host Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 88-71 Tuesday night in a physical game in downtown Indianapolis that included several technicals and three late ejections.
Tyrese Haliburton scheduled for MRI as part of leg injury evaluation, source says
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s status for Game 6 of the NBA Finals is understandably in at least some doubt.
FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting ‘national priorities’
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency will aim to review select drugs in one to two months.
Trump says he’ll probably extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app
President Trump said he thinks China President Xi Jinping would “ultimately approve” a deal to divest TikTok’s business in the United States.
Retail sales slid in May as Americans turned cautious
The figure was pulled down by a steep drop in auto sales, after Americans ramped up their car-buying in March to get ahead of a 25% duty on imported cars and car parts.
Extra day built into NBA Finals schedule welcomed by Pacers
Given the way Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it’s safe to assume he’s a fan of the schedule right about now.
Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts, lower SALT deduction in Trump’s big bill
GOP leaders are pushing to fast-track the bill for a vote by President Trump’s Fourth of July deadline.
Joey Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute
In 2024, the Westfield resident was not invited to the annual Fourth of July competition after signing a deal with the plant-based meat company Impossible Foods.
Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
Some park owners fear ongoing economic uncertainty could keep families from traveling this summer, while tariffs could add extra costs for items like game prizes or parts for rides.
Credit scores decline for millions as student loan collections restart
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, about 1 in 4 people with student loan accounts were more than 90 days behind on payments at the end of March.
Trump administration offers some details of how it would control U.S. Steel, but union raises concerns
President Donald Trump would have unique influence over the operations of U.S. Steel under the terms of what the White House calls an “investment” being made by Japan-based Nippon Steel in the iconic American steelmaker.
Pacers coach Carlisle offers defense of ref after criticism in Game 4 of NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said heavy online criticism of longtime official Scott Foster after the Pacers’ loss in Game 4 was unfair.
Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants
The shift suggests Trump’s promise of mass deportations has limits if it threatens industries that rely on workers in the country illegally.
Caitlin Clark returns from injury, leads Fever past previously unbeaten Liberty
Clark tied her career high for 3-pointers and added nine assists and eight rebounds as the Fever (5-5) set a franchise record with 17 3-pointers in 35 attempts.
Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as it fits the government’s terms
The iconic American steelmaker and Nippon Steel said in a joint statement that the agreement stipulates that approximately $11 billion in new investments will be made by 2028.
Thunder tie up NBA Finals with late comeback against Pacers
The Pacers led for much of the game and had a chance to take a decisive lead in the series, but faltered down the stretch.
Surge in viewers leads ION TV to extend broadcasting deal with WNBA
The deal extends the network’s existing three-year deal reached in 2023 to broadcast regular-season games and host a weekly studio show.
Caitlin Clark cleared to play Saturday after missing 5 games to injury
Sophie Cunningham, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is also expected return to action Saturday at home against the undefeated New York Liberty.
Consumer sentiment rises for first time this year as inflation remains tame
The large increase followed steady drops that left the preliminary number last month at the second-lowest level in the nearly 75-year history of the survey.