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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton after surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon: ‘I’d do it again’
Haliburton’s surgery to repair the tendon was performed Monday by Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the Pacers said.
Bright future for Pacers becomes much cloudier because of Tyrese Haliburton’s injury
Getting back might take some time after team officials confirmed Monday that the two-time All-Star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, an injury that could cost Haliburton all of next season.
Music and comedy lineup unveiled for WNBA’s Fever Fest
Rapper-singer The Kid Laroi and sitcom star Cedric the Entertainer lead the lineup for the WNBA All-Star Weekend event, produced in conjunction with Hartbeat, a company founded by comedian, actor and entrepreneur Kevin Hart.
Pacers lose Haliburton to injury, fall to Thunder in deciding Game 7 of NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers—already facing tough odds against winning Game 7 on the road—couldn’t overcome the first-quarter loss of injured star guard Tyrese Haliburton.
More than 80 sponsors sign on with Fever
Like everything else related to the Indiana Fever, corporate sponsorship for the WNBA team was one thing in the B.C.C. Era (Before Caitlin Clark) and something much bigger since the sharp-shooting, precise-passing guard arrived in town.
Caitlin Clark top vote getter in early fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game
Three other Fever players are in the top 10 in voting for this year’s WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played in Indianapolis on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
After big win by Pacers over Thunder, all eyes turn to Game 7 in NBA Finals
A back-and-forth title matchup will end on Sunday night with an ultimate game, the first winner-take-all contest in the NBA Finals since 2016.
Pacers cruise past Thunder with blowout win in Game 6, tying NBA finals at 3-3
Facing their first elimination game in the playoffs, the host Pacers rose to the occasion, forcing a winner-take-all contest Sunday night in Oklahoma.
Pacers look to beat odds, extend NBA Finals to 7th game
It’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the title series. Game 6 is in Indianapolis and Game 7, if necessary, will be Sunday in Oklahoma.
Column: Caitlin Clark, a night of skirmishes, and a WNBA product out of control
The truth is, the basketball in the WNBA is evolving, but the inadequate officiating has not. The league has a problem, and it better fix it before the whole product turns foul.
UPDATE: Haliburton’s status still unknown for Pacers going into Game 6 of NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton is trying every treatment he can think of right now in order to help his strained right calf, a diagnosis that was confirmed by an MRI exam on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Pacers facing elimination in NBA Finals after Game 5 loss in Oklahoma
The best-of-seven series will return to Indianapolis on Thursday night with the Pacers facing elimination for the first time in this year’s playoffs.
‘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.
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.
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.