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There is no doubt that the talk of the WNBA has been Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and how she is performing to start the season. However, it has been a less than ideal beginning for the first-year player as it prompted sports analyst Colin Cowherd to give his criticism on the league for the […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird highlighted the ongoing disrespect towards veteran players amid the early struggles of rookie Caitlin Clark. Bird’s remarks came after Clark’s Indiana Fever faced back-to-back losses to the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty, showcasing the challenges even a celebrated college player faces when transitioning to the professional league. Bird, appearing on […]

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and the New York Liberty did what they set out to do on Thursday: They ruined the nights of 17,000 Indiana Fever fans in Gainbridge Fieldhouse and of thousands more watching from home. Caitlin Clark’s home debut was one to forget. The rookie phenom scored nine points in a 102-66 Fever loss to […]

There is no doubt that Caitlin Clark had lofty expectations coming into the WNBA as she tore up college basketball for the Iowa women’s basketball team. Since being drafted by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in the last draft, not only was she the favorite to win rookie of the year, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS — If the Fever got punched in the mouth Tuesday night in the season-opening 92-71 loss at Connecticut, as Indiana head coach Christie Sides described it, then the Fever got battered by the New York Liberty in the home opener Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  The Fever were stomped 102-66. New York’s Breanna Stewart made […]

Caitlin Clark received a hero’s welcome from enthusiastic fans as she made her home debut for the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the New York Liberty Thursday. The atmosphere was electric, getting underway wirth a hype video of Clark played on the jumbotron, with the crowd eagerly anticipating her first big moment in Indianapolis. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s around 11 a.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, eight hours before the Indiana Fever host the New York Liberty in their home-opener. Someone yells it’s time to go, so Liberty players leave shootaround and stream into the tunnel. Some reluctantly sneak in corner threes.  But New York’s Betnijah Laney-Hamilton goes the opposite direction past halfcourt […]

Following Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut Tuesday night — the most-watched game in the league since 2001 — the Atlanta Dream announced Thursday they will move both home games versus the Fever to State Farm Arena. Home to the Atlanta Hawks, the venue has seated more than 20,000 before.  The Dream will host the Fever on June […]

The New York Liberty take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Our WNBA odds series has our Liberty Fever prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Fever. The Caitlin Clark WNBA journey arrives at another special moment. Clark had her WNBA regular-season debut on Tuesday night against the Connecticut Sun, but […]

Caitlin Clark’s 2024 WNBA regular season debut with the Indiana Fever drew unparalleled attention, marking a historic moment in the WNBA. The Fever’s opening night game against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday became the most-watched WNBA game in nearly 23 years, averaging 2.12 million viewers on ESPN2 and an additional 13,000 on ESPN Deportes. The […]

For those (like me) who fully intended to watch Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever, only to get a sports news alert on Tuesday night after the game ended with her stat line (leading to the inevitable “oh @#$*! I missed it?!” reaction), don’t let this happen again. The forgetfulness, FOMO, and expletive […]

On Tuesday evening, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark made her highly anticipated WNBA debut with the team during their loss to the Connecticut Sun on the road to open up the season. Clark didn’t play her best game in this one, scoring 20 points but doing so on poor efficiency and also registering 10 turnovers […]

Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever debut began with an amusing rock-paper-scissors introduction duel with teammate Erica Wheeler. At halftime, with Indiana trailing by 10 points to the Connecticut Sun, Aliyah Boston locked her arm in Clark’s and talked to her the whole walk from the court to the locker room. At the buzzer, Clark ended with […]

Caitlin Clark made her highly-anticipated WNBA debut on Tuesday night for the Indiana Fever on the road against the Connecticut Sun. Clark ended up leading the Fever in scoring as she finished with a team-high 20 points. She finished 5/15 from the floor and she was 4/11 from deep. One issue that Clark had was […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has gained more following after transitioning from the college game to the professional ranks, and her accomplishments so far has translated in sponsor support even before her WNBA regular season debut. Among her endorsements following her Iowa graduation include iconic sports drink brand Gatorade, and her first commercial was succinct […]

Caitlin Clark’s highly anticipated WNBA regular-season debut with the Indiana Fever against the Connecticut Sun Tuesday showcased her scoring expertise but also highlighted some growing pains adjusting to professional play. The Fever fell to the Sun 92-71, with Clark leading her team in scoring but struggling with turnovers. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in […]

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, Clark’s 20-point debut did not result in a win, as the Fever fell 92-71 after a standout performance from Sun forward Alyssa Thomas. Moreover, Clark’s performance ended up on the wrong side of history. Clark totaled […]

As the WNBA season kicks off, there is palpable excitement around the league, fueled by rising stars and high-stakes competition. Here are five bold predictions for the 2024 WNBA season, set to officially tip-off Tuesday. 1. Caitlin Clark leads Indiana Fever to the semifinals The Indiana Fever, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2015, are […]

For over two decades, the Iowa women’s basketball squad was helmed by the great Lisa Bluder. But Bluder is no longer the head coach of the Hawkeyes after announcing her retirement on Monday. Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark heard of Bluder’s decision and offered her thoughts on her former coach during his legendary career in Hawkeyes […]

Caitlin Clark, the highly anticipated No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, officially made her mark in the league. In her first regular-season game with the Indiana Fever against the Connecticut Sun Tuesday, Clark fulfilled a long-held dream by scoring her first official WNBA points with a layup in transition during the second […]

The Indiana Fever got an upgrade to their home court this season in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana’s announcement on X came mere hours before the Fever tip off the regular season at the Connecticut Sun. This means that the court — put in place to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary — will be first unveiled to Fever […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Connecticut Sun. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Sun prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Sun. Here we go. The Caitlin Clark show, after a few preseason tune-up games, begins for real in the WNBA regular season. Cast aside for a […]

The 2024 WNBA Season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years, especially with the influx of household name talents from the collegiate ranks. Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery chimed in with her favorites to win the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year honors. These  include the likes of […]

INDIANAPOLIS –– Wait, Caitlin Clark was fine with missing her University of Iowa graduation? Yep, that’s what the Fever’s top pick said following Monday afternoon’s practice. The Iowa ceremonies happened over the weekend, but Clark was at Fever training camp in Indianapolis. “Honestly, I was kinda glad to not have to go,” Clark joked. “Carver-Hawkeye […]

The Caitlin Clark hype is real. She has yet to play in her first regular-season game in the WNBA, but the former Iowa Hawkeyes star has already generated so much attention that tickets for Indiana Fever games can be expected to fetch for higher prices than ever before. In fact, tickets for her WNBA debut […]

For the first time in 20 years, the Connecticut Sun’s home opener has sold out, thanks to the magnetic draw of WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark. The game against the Indiana Fever has garnered unprecedented attention, with all 8,910 tickets snapped up well in advance of Tuesday’s matchup. The last sellout for a Sun opener dates […]

INDIANAPOLIS –– Turns out, the Indiana Fever are done with final cuts –– for now. The Fever announced their 13-player roster Monday morning, one spot over the maximum limit for the WNBA. The catch was, veteran Damiris Dantas’ contract was temporarily suspended, so the forward is inactive. It’s what allows the Fever to have 13. […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has had a busy windup heading into her first WNBA season, especially with all the hype surrounding his entry into the league following a decorated collegiate career with Iowa. Among the events Clark missed was her graduation from the University of Iowa, where she took up marketing, specializing in professional […]

The Caitlin Clark effect posits that the Indiana Fever star always brings an audience to a stadium. Whether it’s back at Iowa, any venue in March Madness, at the WNBA Draft, or even at her away games in the coming season, everybody loves seeing her thrive along with the swag she brings to the game. […]

INDIANAPOLIS –– It was the last play in Fever practice, and naturally, Caitlin Clark got the shot. Clark used the screen to get open on the wing, created just enough space between her and the Fever practice squad defenders, then hoisted her one-legged, faded trademark. They’ve gone in at the buzzer in college many times […]

INDIANAPOLIS –– The Indiana Fever announced some roster transactions Friday afternoon, four days before their season opener next week. Rookie guard out of Florida, Leilani Correa, and third-year guard Maya Caldwell were waived. That leaves one more cut the Fever must make before Tuesday. thank you, Maya ❤️ pic.twitter.com/axw5yTHdPZ — Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 10, […]

With 7:39 left in the second quarter of Thursday’s preseason game between the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever, the Dream led by 15 points. Then, Fever bench guard Grace Berger checked in. The storyline was, why’d it take that long? Berger was absent for the whole opening quarter and also two minutes into the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever’s two-game preseason concluded Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the regular season beginning May 14. Indiana split its preseason, losing to Dallas on May 3, 76-79. But the Fever were on the fortunate side of yet another single-possession scenario, beating the Atlanta Dream 83-80 Thursday. Caitlin Clark scored 33 points […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever top overall pick Caitlin Clark ripped through the lane with about seven minutes to go in Thursday night’s first quarter. Clark, who led the Fever in scoring with 21 points on May 3 in the team’s WNBA preseason opener at Dallas, scored her first unofficial points at home in Gainbridge Fieldhouse […]

The Indiana Fever surprised nobody when they selected Iowa star Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark had been the consensus No. 1 pick in the draft going back to last season. Amid a surge in popularity for women’s basketball, the WNBA is set to reach new heights […]

The University of Iowa has been well represented in recent professional drafts as Iowa football star Cooper DeJean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in April, and of course Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark was the best player in women’s college basketball last year and […]

TEGNA Inc. and the Indiana Fever announced an expansive broadcast partnership that will bring Fever games to an unprecedented number of households across the country. The collaboration, which includes 11 additional markets joining TEGNA’s Indianapolis NBC affiliate, WTHR, marks a milestone in the promotion of the WNBA and women’s sports on broadcast television. The expanded […]

Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel has reportedly been suspended for two weeks following a widely criticized incident involving Caitlin Clark during her introductory press conference with the Indiana Fever April 17. The punishment, handed down by the Star’s owners, Gannett, came after Doyel’s inappropriate actions at the press event for the WNBA rookie. Doyel’s behavior […]

Indiana basketball has been gifted with some of the best shooters in basketball history. This lineage continued as the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, joining the likes of Indiana Pacers guards Reggie Miller and Tyrese Haliburton among the top gunners in the city’s pro […]