Pacers see ‘overwhelming’ merchandise demand amid playoffs, NBA Finals run
The Pacers Team Store has experienced a surge in merchandise sales as the Pacers continue battling for the NBA championship.
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‘You had to prove that you belonged’: Beyond Clarkonomics podcast examines Indiana Fever’s history in WNBA
Episode 2 of Beyond Clarkonomics examines the history of the Indiana Fever, from empty seats to a championship team, to understand the road that led it to the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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.
Fans show up for Indiana Pacers’ first home court NBA Finals game in 25 years
With the NBA Finals tied 1-1, Indiana Pacers fans were bracing for a night that could tilt the series—or test their faith.
Here’s when tickets for the WNBA All-Star fan festival go on sale
The two-day WNBA Live event at the Indiana Convention Center will feature player meet-and-greets and panel discussions.
Caitlin Clark to miss 5th game with quad strain: ‘We’re going to play the long game’
The Fever initially said Clark would miss at least two weeks due to a quadriceps strain, and it has been 16 days since she was injured in a 90-88 loss to the Liberty.
Bettors avoiding favored Thunder in NBA Finals against Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are such heavy favorites to win the NBA title that many bettors are looking for other wagers instead.
What to know about getting tickets for NBA Finals in Indianapolis
Tickets to see the Indiana Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at home go on sale later this week.
Pacers tie it on buzzer beater after historic comeback, beat Knicks 138-135 in OT
The Knicks led by 14 points with under 3 minutes remaining in regulation, but Aaron Nesmith brought the Pacers back with a flurry of late 3-pointers in Game 1 of the East finals in New York.
Indy Ignite coach steps down after one year with team
George Padjen has resigned as head coach of the professional volleyball team less than a week after leading the first-year squad to a runner-up finish in the Pro Volleyball Federation championship match.
Clark’s triple-double leads Fever past Sky 93-58 as tempers flare
Fever coach Stephanie White earned the first win of her second coaching tenure in her first game back in the state where she won Indiana’s 1994-95 Miss Basketball Award and led Purdue to the 1998-99 national championship.
Pacers return to conference finals with something to prove
Indiana should have had everyone’s attention long before this postseason began.
WNBA season begins as players look ahead to bigger paydays
Last October, the WNBA Players’ Association announced it would opt out of the league’s current collective bargaining agreement two years early at the end of this season.
Indiana Fever’s new streaming service will let fans watch live games, replays
Fever Direct, a partnership between Pacers Sports & Entertainment and New York City-based Endeavor Media, will offer broadcasts of more than a dozen regular-season games, as well as replays and other Fever-produced content.
Indy Ignite earn berth in pro volleyball championship game
The championship game is scheduled to be aired live Sunday on CBS Sports Network.
Pacers owner announces new name for Noblesville-based G League affiliate
The team has been known as the Mad Ants since it was launched in Fort Wayne in 2007 as part of the NBA’s then-named D League, but the rebranding gives it a name Bobby “Slick” Leonard would have admired.
Simons give Indianapolis’ MLS efforts a big boost, experts say
The Simon family’s involvement in the city’s effort to attract a Major League Soccer team might have been the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis.
Braun says state would ‘regret’ not pursuing Indianapolis MLS team
Gov. Mike Braun confirmed he was among the state and local officials who met with MLS Commissioner Don Garber during his visit to Indianapolis this week amid the city’s push for a professional soccer team.
Simon-owned PS&E says it’s ‘part of conversations’ about Indy MLS effort
Mel Raines, the CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, confirmed the company’s involvement Monday night, although she declined to specify whether it was stepping in as an investor.
MLS commissioner attends Pacers game with Hogsett amid expansion talks
The game capped off a day of meetings between Garber and Hogsett, his deputies and some state officials, a source familiar with his plans told IBJ.