Caitlin Clark returning to action on grass instead of hardwood
Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.
Fever
-
Fever defeat Las Vegas to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA semifinal series
The teams will meet Tuesday in Las Vegas to determine who goes to the WNBA Finals.
Read More -
Caitlin Clark to miss remainder of WNBA season: ‘Disappointed isn’t a big enough word’
The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Read More -
Beyond Clarkonomics: Is Indy’s strategy for becoming a women’s sports capital sustainable?
In the final episode of Beyond Clarkonomics, IBJ’s Mickey Shuey explores the city’s goals for becoming a global leader in women’s sports—and whether it could work without Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.
Read More -
IBJ Podcast: Christine Brennan on Caitlin Clark’s cultural influence and the WNBA’s growing pains
The sports broadcasting veteran speaks candidly on her new book about Clark, the WNBA’s flawed handling of Clark’s debut and its continuing struggle with balancing promotion, parity and politics
Read More
Articles
WNBA chief Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships, doesn’t plan to quit
In wide-ranging comments, Engelbert said WNBA officiating will be reviewed this offseason by a new “state of the game” committee.
Caitlin Clark says Napheesa Collier made valid points in fiery exit interview criticizing Commissioner Engelbert
Minnesota Lynx star Collier said Tuesday that Engelbert told her in a private conversation Clark and other players “should be on their knees” in gratitude for the platform the WNBA has given them.
Indiana Fever fall to Aces in OT in decisive game of WNBA semifinal series
The Fever played most of the second half without leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell, who suffered a left leg injury in the third quarter.
WNBA fines Minnesota coach record $15K; Fever and Aces coaches also fined
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon were fined for public comments on WNBA officiating in which they defended Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
Indiana Fever facing playoff elimination after Game 3 home loss to Aces
The Fever can stay alive in the best-of-5 series with a victory in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever
The best-of-five series heads to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where Game 3 is set for Friday night at 7:30 and Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset road win over Aces
The semifinals playoff series has one more game in Las Vegas before moving to the Fever’s home court for Game 3, which tips off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Caitlin Clark says she was fined $200 for social media post about referees
The Fever’s All-Star guard posted on social media Saturday that she was fined $200 for tweeting “Refs couldn’t stop us” after Indiana’s Game 2 win over Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs.
Derek Schultz: Despite a raft of unexpected setbacks, the Fever have lived off grit, spirit
On paper, they looked like contenders, but, on the court, they rarely were dominant.
Fever extend playoff series against Dream to 3rd game with home blowout victory
The Fever hosted their first playoff game since 2016 and fed off the energy of the rowdy crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to earn their first postseason win since Oct. 11, 2015.
How much are WNBA players worth? The league’s future lies in the answer.
The WNBA will crown a champion in mid-October—but the Finals could be just a preview for the biggest battle of the year. The collective bargaining agreement is set to expire two weeks later.
Indiana Fever claim No. 6 seed, to face Atlanta in first round of WNBA playoffs
The best-of-three series between the Fever and the Dream will feature Indiana’s first home playoff game since 2015.
Column: WNBA needs to address injury issues to continue progress
Adding games without lengthening the calendar created new revenue-generating opportunities, but might have taken a toll on players.
Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot with blowout win over Mystics
The playoffs, which start Sept. 14, will follow a 1-1-1 format for the first round. That means the Fever will host a playoff game in Indianapolis for the first time since 2015.
Work underway on $78M performance facility for Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever and city officials took part in a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the 108,000-square-foot downtown development Thursday morning.
Caitlin Clark becomes Nike signature athlete, with logo collection set to debut
Meanwhile, Clark has been ruled out of Tuesday’s key late-season matchup between the Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm in Indianapolis.
Fever’s Sophie Cunningham to miss rest of season with knee injury
Cunningham, a standout guard and a rising media personality, was injured during a road game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.
Indiana Fever create Inspiring Women Award, honor longtime executive
Moving forward, the award will also be named for its inaugural honoree, who the Fever said has spent her 50-plus-year career “breaking barriers and building opportunities for women in basketball.”
WNBA ratings, attendance still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest in the league.