Golden State Valkyries select Fever’s Temi Fagbenle in WNBA expansion draft
At 6-foot-4, the 32-year-old Fagbenle averaged 6.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 19 minutes per game for the Indiana Fever in the 2024 season.
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Lilly shares get bump from pricey Biden proposal for covering weight-loss drugs
While the proposed rule would give millions of people access to weekly injectables like Eli Lilly and Co.’s Zepbound that have helped people shed pounds, it would cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion over the next decade.
Formula 1 expands grid to add GM’s Cadillac brand and new team headed by Andretti Global owners
Michael Andretti stepped aside from leading his Indianapolis-based racing company in September, so F1’s 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter.
Caitlin Clark reportedly rejects offer to play in 3-on-3 Unrivaled league
Unrivaled Basketball, a 3-on-3 league co-founded by two WNBA stars, announced the rosters for its six teams on Wednesday without Clark taking any of the 36 available spots. ESPN reported that the Indiana Fever star does not intend to play.
Hank Aaron’s Indianapolis Clowns postcard sells for nearly $200K at auction
The rare souvenir postcard picturing Aaron as a rookie with the Clowns of the Negro Leagues sparked a bidding war that soared past the pre-sale estimate of $5,000 to $10,000, Hunt Auctions said.
UPDATE: Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides after two seasons
Media speculation after Sunday’s announcement landed solidly on Connecticut Sun Coach Stephanie White as a likely candidate to replace Sides.
Denny’s expects to close 150 locations by end of 2025
About half of the closures will happen this year and the rest in 2025, the company said during a meeting with investors Tuesday. The restaurants represent about 10% of Denny’s total.
Drew Kibler becomes first swimmer from Carmel to win Olympic medal
Kibler, 24, swam the third leg for the U.S. 4×200-meter relay team that also included Luke Hobson, Carson Foster and Kieran Smith.
Carmel’s Aaron Shackell makes Olympic final but doesn’t medal
Shackell won the 400 freestyle at the Olympic Trials in June in Indianapolis. His sister, Alex Shackell, also qualified for the U.S. Olympic team and will be competing in the women’s 200 butterfly.
Caitlin Clark captures two ESPY Awards for her college performance
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark won two of the three awards she was nominated for as the ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports.
U.S. Rep. Spartz cited for carrying gun at Washington airport
A TSA spokesperson said officers detected an unloaded .380-caliber firearm in U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s carry-on during passenger security screening.
Alex Shackell of Carmel grabs Olympic spot; Lilly King has engaging night
It was a big night for several swimmers with Indiana ties Thursday at the USA Swimming Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Notre Dame’s Guiliano, IU’s Matheny claim Olympic spots before record crowd at swim trials
Chris Guiliano will be the first American male to swim in the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle events at the Olympics since Matt Biondi in 1988.
Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game sets WNBA TV ratings record
Caitlin Clark and the Fever have played in the five most-watched WNBA games since 2002, with two of those five matchups coming against Chicago.
Swimmers from Carmel, Noblesville have strong starts at Olympic trials
Luke Whitlock of Noblesville was the top qualifier in the men’s 400-meter freestyle event during preliminary heats Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. Alex and Aaron Shackell also finished among top qualifiers.
Pacers owner Herb Simon among candidates on short list for Hall of Fame
The 89-year-old Simon is among 14 candidates that the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Honors Committee will consider for induction in the Class of 2024.
OSU fires former Butler coach Chris Holtmann at midseason
The university made the move after the team lost its ninth game in 11 outings on Tuesday and appeared unlikely to reach the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Colts owner says he’s ‘on the mend’ in brief message
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay issued his first public message in nearly a month while recovering from a severe respiratory illness.
Engine maker Cummins must repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2B emissions cheating settlement
The repair only involves software updates. Cummins has already started the recall and repair program required by the settlement.
Colts owner Irsay being treated for ‘serious respiratory illness’
The team said Tuesday that the 64-year-old Irsay was receiving “excellent care” but would not be appearing with his band at the Irsay Collection event in Los Angeles this week as a result.