Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell among reserves for WNBA All-Star Game
Mitchell joins Aliyah Boston and Tamika Catchings as the only Indiana Fever players to earn three WNBA All-Star selections.
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Fever’s Caitlin Clark to miss 10th game of season with injury
The Fever announced Clark’s status on Friday, a day before their game against the Sparks. The game is a near-sellout.
Westfield’s Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
It marked the 17th win in 20 appearances for Chestnut at the internationally televised competition, which he missed last year over a contract dispute.
WNBA All-Star, Indiana Black Expo organizers view big weekend as chance to team up
Organizers of both organizations are trying to make sure one doesn’t overshadow the other.
Caitlin Clark to miss 4th straight game for Fever with groin injury
The game against the Las Vegas Aces marks the beginning of a five-game homestand for the Fever.
Indy Ignite hire Swiss Women’s National Team coach to lead club
Lauren Bertolacci, who spent the past 12 years coaching in Switzerland, will take over as head coach for the Ignite as the team prepares for its second season.
Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston will join Caitlin Clark among starters on WNBA All-Star Team
Paige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection, the league announced Monday as it named the All-Star starters.
Indy touts planned green spaces as convention attraction
Tourism promoters hope a Georgia Street revamp—along with the adjacent Signia by Hilton scheduled to open late next year and other green-space plans—will draw more convention and event business.
Indianapolis airport adds basketball court for WNBA All-Star festivities
On-court activities leading up to the July 19 All-Star Game range from a communal Zumba workout to an exhibition of disc-catching dogs.
Caitlin Clark ruled out for Sparks game with injury
Clark, last year’s WNBA Rookie of the Year, has already missed five of the team’s 14 games this season with a left quadriceps strain.
Hotel and concert hall project across from Fieldhouse scores up to $33M in state funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.-approved funding exceeds initial requests for the project, which would include a Shinola Hotel and a venue to be managed by Live Nation.
Butler launches sports, entertainment institute focused on local events
A new Butler University program announced Wednesday is expected to create opportunities for the school’s business and communication students to gain hands-on experience working in central Indiana’s burgeoning entertainment industry.
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.
Downtown foot traffic, Indianapolis hotels saw boost during Pacers’ run to NBA Finals
The nine-week playoff run led to a significant financial boost for local hotels and an increase in visitor traffic to restaurants and attractions.
Photos: Fans flock to downtown for NBA Finals
More than 12,000 people were expected to attend a Game 7 watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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.
President Harrison’s personal copy of inaugural address on display—and still for sale
The original, signed reading copy of President Benjamin Harrison’s 1889 inaugural address—the same manuscript he held while delivering his speech at the U.S. Capitol—can be seen at his presidential site in Indianapolis.
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.
Some restaurants and servers oppose ‘no tax on tips’ budget proposal
The Independent Restaurant Coalition, which represents nearly 100,000 restaurant and bars, has appealed to Congress to reconsider the proposal, which is part of the president’s spending bill.