Indiana Fever draw sellout crowd in home opener, lose big to Liberty
Amid high expectations, rookie Caitlin Clark struggled to find open shots and was hampered with foul trouble in her first home game for the Fever.
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Rugby-focused $45M renovation proposed for Kuntz Stadium
The overhaul is part of an effort to draw interest from national governing body USA Rugby, both for a potential headquarters relocation and for upcoming World Cup events.
Gambling on Caitlin Clark’s debut dwarfs betting on last year’s WNBA final
Sportsbooks say they expect increased betting on women’s sports overall this year because of Clark, the Olympics and increased media attention.
‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem at Indy 500
Sparks, who won “American Idol” in 2007 at age 17, also performed the anthem before “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in 2015.
Caitlin Clark finishes with 20 points in WNBA debut, sets turnover record in Fever loss
Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut Tuesday night as the visiting Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71 before a sellout crowd.
Caitlin Clark to play before sellout crowd in WNBA regular-season debut
This Indiana Fever’s game in Connecticut will feature the second sold-out crowd Clark will play in front of in her extremely young WNBA career.
Hotel slated for parking lot across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The hotel would be flagged as a Tempo by Hilton, a brand launched in early 2020 with a focus on drawing business travelers with higher-end amenities like bars and cafes.
U.S. holiday road trips seen hitting record in post-COVID boom
Notably, the number of expected travelers this year surpasses 2019 levels, showing that the travel industry has recovered from the pandemic and is thriving again.
Mayor’s stadium tax district proposal to be introduced to City-County Council on Monday
The Hogsett administration has found a sponsor on the City-County Council for the mayor’s plan to create a new taxing district that could be used to fund a new downtown soccer stadium. Without a council sponsor, the measure could not move forward.
21 chimpanzees ready to roam and be studied at Indianapolis Zoo
After not featuring an exhibit of chimpanzees in more than 35 years, the Indianapolis Zoo plans to showcase the primates in a big way starting May 25.
Pacers’ Carlisle fined $35K by NBA for ‘questioning the integrity of the league’
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made his comments after the Indiana Pacers’ 130-121 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday in New York.
Bucks’ Beverley suspended 4 games for ball-throwing incident
The suspension was handed down one day after Indianapolis police said they were investigating an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened during the May 2 playoff game.
Fever draw 13,000 for Caitlin Clark’s home debut
Clark struggled with her shooting, but the Fever managed a preseason victory over the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night before a large, raucous crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Billionaire hoping to ‘move the needle’ on Indy Eleven’s battle with Hogsett administration
Fort Wayne businessman Chuck Surack could give the Indy Eleven access to millions more in capital and new lines of credit, but the mayor’s office is expected to continue its own strategy for landing a Major League Soccer team.
Big crowd expected Thursday night for Clark’s home-court debut with Fever
The Fever will open up the third deck of Gainbridge Fieldhouse rather than having seating in only the two lower decks. The change means Indiana could draw more than 17,000 fans to a preseason game.
Pacers send 78 officiating calls for NBA review after two playoff losses
“Small-market deserve an equal shot,” Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle said after being ejected for arguing late in his team’s 130-121 Game 2 loss to the Knicks in New York.
Indianapolis police open investigation into ball-throwing altercation at Pacers game
Police are probing an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley twice threw a ball at fans in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Corvette will be the first hybrid pace car in Indy 500 history
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe, the 21st Corvette pace car at the Indy 500, uses naturally aspirated V-8 power and electric power.
UPDATE: Pacers win first playoff series in 10 years, eliminate Bucks 4-2
After first-round losses in their last five playoff appearances, the Indiana Pacers rode hot shooting and solid bench play to victory Thursday night. They will play the Knicks in the second round.
Caitlin Clark boost: Teams book bigger arenas for Fever visits; StubHub’s WNBA ticket sales soar
Clark will make her preseason debut on Friday night at Dallas—a game that is already sold out. On Stubhub, a floor-level seat for the game was listed at $791.