Indiana Pacers Dominate Game 6 to force Game 7 with the Oklahoma City Thunder The Indiana Pacers dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, winning 108-91. The series is now tied 3-3, with the Pacers forcing a winner-take-all Game 7. “One game. This is what it’s all about,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said. “I mean, this is, you know, this is what you dream about growing up, this kind of opportunity. It’s a very difficult place to play. We know that. But you know, the opportunity to play in a game like this is a great honor and a great privilege.”
“There’s nothing like a Game 7 in the NBA Finals,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said. “Dreamed of being in this situation my whole life. So, to be here is really exciting. Really exciting for our group. Like I said, what happened in the past doesn’t matter. What happened today doesn’t matter. It’s all about one game and approaching that the right way.” “
It’s just about hard play and, again, sacrificing everything,” Pacers forward Pascal Siakam said. “We’ve worked so hard for this opportunity, and you’re privileged enough to get it at the highest, you know, level ever. You know, it’s just a blessing. We’re fortunate to be here.” “Man, I knew this about our guys,” Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard said. “We come together when times get tougher, and we did a great job of that tonight… Things you dream of as a kid, you know. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime and can’t wait to step on that floor.” The Pacers led 64-42 at halftime and led by as many as 31 points in the game. Obi Toppin led the Pacers with 20 points. Six Pacers scored in double figures. Haliburton had 14 points and five assists, playing 23 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 21 points for the Thunder. The decisive Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday at 8 p.m. in Oklahoma City. This is the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016.
Golden State handles the Indiana Fever in the Bay The Indiana Fever (6-6) suffered an 88-77 road defeat to expansion side, Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night. The Fever started the game winning the tip followed by a jump shot from Aliyah Boston, who contributed six points in the first quarter for Indiana to lead 21-12. The Fever continued to lead throughout the second quarter going into the halftime break up 44-38, ending the first half with a buzzer-beater three pointer from Boston to give her 15 points and seven rebounds to that point. Indiana led at the end of the third 59-55, during which Mitchell scored seven points for Indiana. However, the home side turned the tables in the second half, fueled by a 33-18 fourth quarter to take the win in the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
Aliyah Boston’s second block in the first quarter marked her 118th career block, passing Teaira McCowan for the fourth most in Indiana Fever history. Natasha Howard recorded her 4,000th career point in the second quarter, becoming the 52nd in WNBA history to do so. Aliyah Boston recorded her 29th career double-double early in the third quarter, giving her the second most double-doubles in team history, only behind Fever legend Tamika Catchings. The game was the first-ever meeting between the Fever and Valkyries, with the latter joining the WNBA as an expansion team this season. The Indiana Fever remain on the road as part of a three-game road swing traveling to face the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday at 3 PM and broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Megan Gregory Signs with Indiana University Softball Indiana Softball head coach Shonda Stanton has announced the signing of transfer Megan Gregory to the program. Gregory, an Adairsville, Ga. native will come to Indiana after spending two seasons at Campbell. She will have two years of eligibility with the Hoosiers. Gregory is a pitcher and served as Campbell’s ace in 2025. She had a 1.78 ERA and an 11-5 record with 16 starts in 26 appearances in the circle. In 117.2 innings pitched, she threw 107 strikeouts. She also held opposing hitters to a .211 batting average. At Campbell, she helped the Fighting Camels win 37 games in back-to-back seasons, reaching the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship game in 2024 and 2025. She was recognized as an All-CAA First Team honoree in 2025.
Before Campbell, she was a standout at Adairsville High School under Amanda Nelson. She boasted a .356 batting average and a 2.82 ERA. She earned All-Region Second Team in 2022 and All-Region Honorable Mention in 2019 and 2020. She played travel ball for the EC Bullets Bilz under coach Jessica Bilz. In travel play, she had a .311 batting average and a 2.38 ERA.
Warsaw Native Harrison Mevis “The Thiccer Kicker” Signs with the New York Jets The New York Jets signed United Football League standout kicker Harrison Mevis and released veteran kicker Anders Carlson on Wednesday. Mevis, who earned the popular nickname “The Thiccer Kicker” for his 5-foot-11, 243-pound frame, was 20 of 21 on field goal attempts for the Birmingham Stallions this season. He’s also Missouri’s career scoring leader with 405 points and holds the school mark with 86 field goals. The 23-year-old Mevis will compete with rookie Caden Davis for the kicking job in training camp. The Jets’ special team’s unit has been revamped under new coach Aaron Glenn and coordinator Chris Banjo.
Veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein and punter Thomas Morstead were both released during the offseason. With Carlson’s departure, New York has no kickers or punters — including Kai Kroeger and Austin McNamara — who have played in a regular-season game. Mevis, a freshman All-American in 2020 and first-team All-American in 2021, booted a game-winning 61-yard field goal for Missouri against Kansas State in 2023, to set the SEC record for longest kick. The Warsaw, Indiana, native was signed by Carolina as an undrafted free agent in May 2024 and waived by the Panthers during training camp last summer. Mevis signed with Birmingham last December. Carlson went 8 for 10 on field goals in five games last season for the Jets while filling in for an injured Zuerlein. He was also 9 of 11 on extra points. Carlson, a sixth-round pick in 2023 by Green Bay, has also kicked for the Packers and San Francisco 49ers.
Former Purdue University Men’s Basketball Player Zach Edey Charged with Reckless Driving NBA player and former Purdue basketball star Zach Edey has been charged with reckless driving and speeding after being pulled over last month in Indiana. Edey, who started at center last season as a rookie for the Memphis Grizzlies, was issued a citation on May 1 after an Indiana State Trooper reportedly saw him speeding through Tippecanoe County. He now faces misdemeanor speeding and reckless driving charges. Court documents detail how an ISP trooper pulled over a white 2023 Kia Sorento around 7 p.m. after seeing the car heading southbound on State Road 25 in West Point. Radar reportedly showed that the car was moving at 101 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.
Police say the Kia passed the trooper at 96 mph and continued through the County Road 800 South intersection. The trooper followed the car and pulled the driver over. The trooper identified the driver as Zachry C. Edey, a then-22-year-old Memphis resident with a Tennessee driver’s license. Edey told the trooper he was “trying to pass a vehicle” and offered no other explanation for driving so fast. Edey was then issued a citation and summons for an appearance in Tippecanoe County Court. Online court records show an initial hearing in his case is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on June 23 in front of Judge Michael A. Morrissey. A police report from the interaction says that the 7’4″, 300-pound Edey was then released from the scene without incident and not taken to jail. The whole interaction reportedly lasted less than 20 minutes.
During his four years playing at Purdue University from 2020-2024, Edey stood out by averaging 18.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game on 62% shooting. The tallest player in Big Ten history, Edey was named Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024. Upon entering the NBA, he was Purdue’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder. After losing the National Championship to UConn in 2024, Edey declared for the NBA Draft and was selected ninth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies. Now the tallest active player in the NBA, Edey was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team after the 2024-25 season.
Indianapolis Indians Charities Announces Return of SWING on Friday, Sept. 26 The Indianapolis Indians and Indianapolis Indians Charities announced that their signature charity event, SWING presented by Krieg DeVault, is set to return to Victory Field on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Proceeds from SWING 2025 will benefit Indianapolis Indians Charities and its 2026 grant recipients. “We are proud to welcome the return of SWING to Victory Field this September, as we mark a continued commitment to the Circle City community through the efforts of Indianapolis Indians Charities, Krieg DeVault, and our dedicated supporters,” said Joel Zawacki, Indianapolis Indians Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “The inaugural SWING event was an outstanding success, and we are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from our sponsors and the broader community as we look ahead to an even more impactful 2025.”
SWING 2025 will feature crowd-favorite activations from previous renditions, including a 1930s theme with live entertainment on-field, photo booths, VIP spaces and upscale food and drink partners. Premium tickets to SWING are now available for $250, with a number of limited VIP tickets available for $500. “SWING 2023 was such a success, and we are excited to continue our partnership with the Indianapolis Indians as the presenting sponsor for SWING in 2025,” said Bali Heir, Chief Business and Talent Development Officer at Krieg DeVault. “This annual event is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment to the Indianapolis community and celebrate all the good Indianapolis Indians Charities does for its nonprofit partners throughout the calendar year. We appreciate the chance to work in collaboration with the Indianapolis Indians and help shape this extraordinary experience for our clients.”
All guests will have a chance to walk the red carpet and snap photos at multiple photo booth locations before moving to activations scattered throughout the ballpark. VIP guests receive early access at 6 PM, followed by Premium attendees at 7 PM. Learn more about Indianapolis Indians Charities’ impact on the Indianapolis community through its four pillars – youth development, family success, education and neighborhood development – and nonprofit partners in its 2024 Community Impact Report.