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.
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Pacers look to beat odds, extend NBA Finals to 7th game
It’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the title series. Game 6 is in Indianapolis and Game 7, if necessary, will be Sunday in Oklahoma.
Column: Caitlin Clark, a night of skirmishes, and a WNBA product out of control
The truth is, the basketball in the WNBA is evolving, but the inadequate officiating has not. The league has a problem, and it better fix it before the whole product turns foul.
UPDATE: Haliburton’s status still unknown for Pacers going into Game 6 of NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton is trying every treatment he can think of right now in order to help his strained right calf, a diagnosis that was confirmed by an MRI exam on Tuesday.
Cheerleaders will have chance to turn pro under Varsity Spirit’s new league
The Pro Cheer League will try to tap into that fan base by competing the same night of other events starting in January in Indianapolis when competition begins.
Fever beat Sun between skirmishes to secure spot in Commissioner’s Cup final
Caitlin Clark had 20 points and the host Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 88-71 Tuesday night in a physical game in downtown Indianapolis that included several technicals and three late ejections.
Tyrese Haliburton scheduled for MRI as part of leg injury evaluation, source says
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s status for Game 6 of the NBA Finals is understandably in at least some doubt.
Extra day built into NBA Finals schedule welcomed by Pacers
Given the way Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it’s safe to assume he’s a fan of the schedule right about now.
Pacers facing elimination in NBA Finals after Game 5 loss in Oklahoma
The best-of-seven series will return to Indianapolis on Thursday night with the Pacers facing elimination for the first time in this year’s playoffs.
‘You had to prove that you belonged’: Beyond Clarkonomics podcast examines Indiana Fever’s history in WNBA
Episode 2 of Beyond Clarkonomics examines the history of the Indiana Fever, from empty seats to a championship team, to understand the road that led it to the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Pacers coach Carlisle offers defense of ref after criticism in Game 4 of NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said heavy online criticism of longtime official Scott Foster after the Pacers’ loss in Game 4 was unfair.
Caitlin Clark returns from injury, leads Fever past previously unbeaten Liberty
Clark tied her career high for 3-pointers and added nine assists and eight rebounds as the Fever (5-5) set a franchise record with 17 3-pointers in 35 attempts.
Thunder tie up NBA Finals with late comeback against Pacers
The Pacers led for much of the game and had a chance to take a decisive lead in the series, but faltered down the stretch.
Caitlin Clark cleared to play Saturday after missing 5 games to injury
Sophie Cunningham, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is also expected return to action Saturday at home against the undefeated New York Liberty.
Late owner Jim Irsay to be inducted into Colts Ring of Honor
Irsay, who died May 21 at age 65, will become the 20th honoree inducted into the ring.
Noblesville-based Telemetry Sports acquired by North Carolina-based sports tech firm
Telemetry provides artificial intelligence, video and tracking analytics to help football programs with player evaluation, scouting, recruiting and planning. It’s used by 25 NFL teams.
Derek Schultz: Pacers’ personnel and current league landscape set up team for prolonged success
One fact that will forever remain the same in basketball: You need to have a true star to contend for a championship.
Photos: The best moments from Pacers’ win over Thunder in NBA Finals Game 3
IBJ was downtown throughout Wednesday evening and captured action inside and outside of the arena.
Pacers rally in 4th quarter against Thunder, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
It was the first Indiana home game in the NBA’s title series since 2000.
Jim Irsay’s daughters embrace his NFL legacy as they take their turn running the Colts
Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson said they want to take after their father by chasing another Super Bowl trophy.