Derek Schultz: Clark’s absence couldn’t halt WNBA’s unstoppable momentum
What we’ve all been missing in the heated discourse about Clark is the fact that there’s even a discourse about professional women’s basketball at all.
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WNBA commissioner optimistic but players send message with ‘pay us’ T-shirts
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert feels optimistic that the league and the players’ union will be able to come to a new collective bargaining agreement at some point, even if it’s after the end of October deadline.
UIndy hosts girls basketball camp for top international high school players
More than 25 different countries and territories were represented at the camp—which is organized by the WNBA, NBA and International Basketball Federation. Last year, 30 participants gained college scholarships.
All-Star Weekend recap: Groups host execs, planners in All-Star suites; Fever Fest draws 3,000
Afraid you missed something? Scroll through our WNBA All-Star Weekend blog to relive the dayslong party.
WNBA Live offers Legends Game, autographs and lots of chances to shoot hoops
Indiana’s Miss Basketball, Maya Makalusky, a rising freshman forward for Indiana University, was among the current and former Indiana stars who played in the Legends Game at the Indiana Convention Center.
Indiana-connected players compete in All-Star skills competitions
Nine players from seven teams took part, including former Indiana Miss Basketball Skylar Diggins, former Indiana Fever Erica Wheeler and the Fever’s Lexie Hull
Photo gallery: WNBA fans, families gather on Monument Circle, Georgia Street
IBJ reporters and editors captured images of fans enjoying WNBA entertainment zones across downtown on Friday.
Beyond Clarkonomics podcast: Without Clark, what does the WNBA All-Star Game mean for Indianapolis?
As it has been with most of the WNBA’s big moments since early 2024, the spotlight is once again on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who was sidelined just a day before All-Star Weekend was set to tip off.
Caitlin Clark and fellow Fever highlight ‘Good Morning America’ telecast
Four Fever players—Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Sydney Colson—chatted with Robin Roberts during the telecast.
Weekend seen as ‘huge catalyst’ in larger effort to make Indy women’s sports capital
Indianapolis sports-business officials say if they achieve their goal of becoming an epicenter of women’s sports by 2050, they’ll likely look back at this WNBA All-Star Weekend as the spark.
Column: WNBA officiating no longer an annoyance—it’s a threat to the game
Jenkins: The surest way to kill the league’s popularity and halt its commercial momentum is to put star players like Caitlin Clark in ice packs and traction. Yet that’s what is happening as the All-Star break arrives.
WNBA players say league’s proposal for new CBA falls short after All-Star bargaining meeting
Players opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement last October and are seeking a better revenue-sharing model, increased salaries, improved benefits, and a softer salary cap.
Caitlin Clark won’t play in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game
The injured Indiana Fever star said she was “incredibly sad and disappointed” that she wouldn’t be able to play in the game or participate in Friday’s 3-point contest in Indianapolis.
Volunteers set to bring All-Star Weekend to life
Some 750 volunteers are being deployed throughout the city to help pull off the event. But their work started long ago.
Caitlin Clark’s status for All-Star Weekend up in air after injury
Clark sat out the Indiana Fever’s 98-77 loss in New York on Wednesday night with her fourth muscle injury of the season.
Performances, watch parties and public art among highlights of WNBA All-Star events
Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star Weekend July 18-19, and dozens of events have been announced to celebrate the occasion.
Colts win ESPYS humanitarian award for Kicking the Stigma initiative
The Sports Humanitarian Awards are presented annually by ESPN as part of ESPYS Week to honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry for making a positive impact on society.
Caitlin Clark leaves game early with apparent injury, raising concern as All-Star Game approaches
Clark, who has already missed nine games this season with injuries, is scheduled to participate in Friday night’s 3-point contest as part of the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. Then, on Saturday, she is expected to play in the All-Star Game.
Caitlin Clark to participate in All-Star 3-point contest, Fever confirm
The Fever guard will join several other big names in the contest, led by last year’s champion, Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream, and noted sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty.
WNBA players, league far apart on new CBA talks ahead of in-person discussions
The two sides will have their first face-to-face meeting about a new collective bargaining agreement in Indianapolis on Thursday heading into All-Star weekend.