Category Archives: Fever

Fever host Dream in elimination game with WNBA finals in mind

It’s win or the season’s over. For the Indiana Fever, this is why you play the game.

I can imagine what the players are feeling right now. They woke up, had a great breakfast, went through shoot-around, and most are just settling down for their usual pre-game nap.

It’s game day, and they love every part of it. And how could you not?

There’s a …

First hand: Tamika Catchings reacts to winning MVP award

Tamika Catchings has had a wild week — but certainly one to remember.

Monday, Catchings and the Fever knocked of the New York Liberty in game three to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Tuesday, she woke up to a call from WNBA president Laurel Richie telling her she won her first ever WNBA MVP award.

For the next 48 hours, she would have to …

Long-overdue, Tamika Catchings named WNBA MVP

I’ve never been so happy and excited about an end of the year award being handed out.

Announced today, Tamika Catchings has won the 2011 WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the first time of her career. Now the only thing left for her to accomplish in her illustrious career is a WNBA Championship.

Why I’m so happy–because a player and person so worthy finally …

Fever beat Liberty to advance to Eastern Conference Finals

The Indiana Fever zeroed in on the New York Liberty and made sure the visitors would leave town in defeat.

Led by leaders Tamika Catchings and Katie Douglas, the Fever knocked off the Liberty 72-62 in game 3 at Conseco Fieldhouse Monday. Up next will be the Atlanta Dream at home on Thursday, 7 pm.

Defense is always a big emphasis for Indiana and it …

Catchings, Fever fight for first WNBA title

We all have to do lists. Some for tomorrow, the next week or over time.

Indiana Fever superstar Tamika Catchings has so many accomplishments but a few items remain for her career. No. 1, obviously win the ultimate goal, a WNBA championship. No. 2, be named the league’s MVP.

There’s nobody that works harder or is a better role model than the 10-year veteran. She …

WNBA star Tamika Catchings now has another platform, twitter

Professional athletes have enough trouble having a private life in such a public world. With the growing popularity of social media like twitter, these stars are urged by fans, teams and their agents to be on these new streams of media.

There’s no better role model in sports than Tamika Catchings. She plays with heart, integrity and with faith. And every time, it’s at 100%–whether …

On the road with the Indiana Fever

In the midst of my tenth year working for the Indiana Fever, it’s been enjoyable to look back at the many teams and many faces involved.

At 15-6, the Fever currently hold the best record in the Eastern Conference and second best in the league behind Minnesota.

For the past six or so years, I have worked every home game. I have the same routine …

Fever take fans behind the scenes with Briann January’s ACL surgery

It’s not every day that professional sports teams open their locker room, turn on the camera and get one of their top players to talk about an important period of their life.

I’m not just talking about a buzzer-beater or a field goal for the win. I’m talking about one of the toughest parts in an athletes life, battling an injury and rehabbing from surgery.…