Category Archives: Fever

Paul George, Tamika Catchings zoom around town in Chevy Camaros

Indy’s basketball stars were treated to sweet rides on Thursday. Both Paul George of the Pacers and Tamika Catchings of the Fever were given keys to a limited-edition Chevrolet Camaro from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

After all, it is the month of May.

The opportunity to drive these Chevy convertibles is part of “Surprise and Delight,” a program where local influencers like these two and …

Katie Douglas retiring after 14 years

Katie Douglas has decided to hang it up, announcing her retirement from basketball Friday after 14 seasons in the WNBA. One of the top women’s basketball players from Indiana, the Perry Meridian and Purdue graduate left her mark on the game at every level.

“This was a very difficult decision for me because basketball has been such a big part of my life, but I …

‘Indy Welcomes All’ banner displayed on the front of Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Indiana made headlines around the country for the wrong reason when Governor Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Days later, local business and leaders released statements opposing the move and ensuring the public knew that they were available for business from anyone. Simply put, they do not discriminate.

That’s not Indiana, and perhaps that wasn’t Governor Pence’s intention. It’s all very …

Tamika Catchings signs her final WNBA contract

Tamika Catchings signed her name on the line of a WNBA contract for the final time of her career Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

“I am really excited about signing my contract with the Fever,” Catchings, who was drafted by the organization third overall in 2011, said in a release. “This organization has been behind me for my entire career and I’m thankful for the …

Tamika Catchings in Saturday’s Shooting Stars event

Tamika Catchings is the lone representative of the Indiana Pacers and Fever at All-Star Weekend, going on now in New York. As first reported here on VigilantSports.com, Catchings will be participating in the Dove Shooting Stars challenge, the first of four events Saturday night.

Catchings is one of four WNBA players to take part in the event, which pairs together an NBA legend with a …

Tamika Catchings plans to retire following 2016 season

Indiana Fever Tamika Catchings plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2016 season, the 13-year pro announced on Friday.

“I will be retiring in 2016, Lord willing, if my body holds up,” Catchings said.

“Although I plan to step away as a player, that is not to say I’ll step away from the game, hopefully. I am so thankful and blessed to have had …

Tamika Catchings decides not to play in FIBA World Cup

One of the most talented players to ever play women’s basketball, Tamika Catchings, has decided it is in her best interest not to play in the FIBA World Cup with USA Basketball.

“I have fought long and hard on the decision to participate in the World Championships this year,” she wrote on Instagram. “Due to the injuries and recommendations of ‘letting my body heal’ to …

Catchings noncommittal about World Cup participation

Tamika Catchings wants one more run at a gold medal, but isn’t sure if she’ll take part in the FIBA World Cup, which begins later this month.

“I don’t know,” Catchings said Wednesday, about 15 minutes after being eliminated from the 2014 WNBA Playoffs by the Chicago Sky. “I don’t know what I’m going to do.”

The men’s FIBA World Cup is going on now …