Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record after 45-point game in the Indiana Fever’s Win over the Seattle Storm Caitlin Clark keeps adding WNBA records to her resume. Clark scored a new career-high and franchise-record 45 points and 10 assists in the Fever’s 110-107 win against the Seattle Storm Friday, making her the first player in WNBA history to have a 40-point, 10-assist game. After three games with minutes restrictions due to a back issue, Clark played 29 minutes and dominated the Seattle defense. She made 11 of her 18 field goals, six of which were past from three-point range, then added a nearly perfect 17 of 19 from the free throw line. Clark also tacked on those 10 assists for her fifth double-double of the season. “I just thought I was aggressive from the start and missed a shot, would come back and make the next. I knew my team needed me to step up with Aliyah Boston out, but just proud of this group,” Clark said on the broadcast postgame. “Just some true resiliency, but we have another one tomorrow. So, this is great, but let’s move on.”
The Fever were down by as many as eight in the fourth quarter before mounting a comeback in the final minutes. A timely Clark assist to Monique Billings tied the game at 102 with 1:04 left on the clock. Clark then helped seal the victory with a step-back three-pointer 25 seconds later. Clark’s six three-pointers also makes her the fastest player in WNBA history to hit 200 career triples. Fellow All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell supported they Fever’s offensive explosion with 30 of her own points. Mitchell and Clark combined 75 points, which is the most by a duo in a single game in franchise history. “I know what I’m capable of, and I know what this team is capable of, and it’s my job to help us win and be the best team in the WNBA, and I don’t think we’re there yet, so it’s my responsibility to help us get there, so we’ll keep working,” Clark said.
David Malukas headed to hospital after crash during Nashville IndyCar Practice IndyCar driver David Malukas is being transported to a hospital after a hard crash during Saturday’s practice in Nashville. The Team Penske driver slammed into the wall and was slow to get out of his No. 12 Verizon car once the AMR Safety Team reached him. IndyCar Deputy Medical Director Dr. Angela Fiege initially announced that Malukas was “awake, alert and in good spirits while continuing to undergo evaluation” at the Nashville Superspeedway medical center. Twenty minutes later, IndyCar said Malukas would be transported to a nearby hospital “via private vehicle for further evaluation and testing.” Malukas and the rest of the IndyCar drivers were practicing before this afternoon’s qualifying for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. In his first year with Team Penske, Malukas remains the top driver on the team, sitting fourth in the championship standings ahead of the Nashville race. He’s finished runner-up three times this season, adding a third-place finish in Phoenix earlier in the year. In total, Malukas has finished in the top 10 in nine of the 11 races so far this season. IndyCar extended practice in Nashville Saturday morning with qualifying scheduled to go green at 3 p.m. Eastern. The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Eastern today.
Circle City Broadcasting Expands Indy Eleven Partnership with Five Matches on WRTV-ABC Five Indy Eleven matches will air on WISH-TV sister station WRTV during the remainder of the 2026 USL Championship season. The schedule began at 7 p.m. last night when Indy Eleven visited Eastern Conference rival Detroit City FC. The five matches are part of 20 Indy Eleven broadcasts airing this season across Circle City Broadcasting stations WISH-TV, WRTV and MyINDY-TV 23. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Indy Eleven and expand opportunities for fans to watch the club on WRTV,” said DuJuan McCoy, owner, president and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting. “Local sports are an important part of our commitment to serving Central Indiana, and we’re excited to bring more Indy Eleven action to viewers throughout the season.”
Longtime play-by-play voice Greg Rakestraw is in his 13th season calling Indy Eleven matches. Former Indy Eleven and Indiana University standout Brad Ring and Indiana Soccer Hall of Famer Dan Kapsalis will serve as analysts. Each two-hour WRTV broadcast will be followed by the Indy Eleven Post-Game Show, featuring highlights, analysis and interviews with players, coaches and other members of Indiana’s Team. “Our goal is to serve as Indiana’s Team, and thanks to Circle City Broadcasting, more Hoosiers than ever can watch and follow Indy Eleven,” Indy Eleven CEO Greg Stremlaw said. “The club and our fans know that they are watching the premier local broadcast in the USL Championship when they turn on an Indy Eleven game.” Indy Eleven Schedule on WRTV: Last Night: at Detroit City FC, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9: vs. Hartford Athletic, 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15: at Sporting JAX, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22: vs. Louisville City FC, 7 p.m and Tuesday, Sept. 15: vs. Brooklyn FC, 7 p.m.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown comes to Indianapolis this September Wrestling fans across Indiana received big news on Thursday with the announcement that WWE Friday Night SmackDown will come to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, Sept. 25. The event in downtown Indy will be one of 14 new WWE events taking place in the United States this fall. The events include Raw, SmackDown, and Worlds Collide, with several WWE superstars set to make appearances. The WWE announced that Friday Night SmackDown tickets will go on sale starting July 24 at 10 a.m., with presale access beginning July 23 at 10 a.m. September’s event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Matchups for the Men’s Basketball Indy Classic in December at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis have been announced Purdue will play Colorado and Butler will play Georgia Tech in the Indy Classic; it was announced on Thursday. This is the fifth annual Indy Classic, and the Boilermakers have been a part of each one. The games will take place on Saturday, December 19. The game times have yet to be decided. Colorado was 17-16 last season. The Buffaloes last made the NCAA Tournament in 2024. The last time Purdue and Colorado played each other was in 1988, a game Colorado won. Purdue center Daniel Jacobsen is set to play against his younger brother, Eric, who will be a freshman with Colorado. This game rounds out Purdue’s full non-conference schedule. Butler and Georgia Tech will play each other for the first time in program history. Georgia Tech finished 11-20 last season. The Yellow Jackets last made the NCAA Tournament in 2021.
Dates for 2026 the Brickyard Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Announced Racing fans, get ready! Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced the dates for the 2026 Brickyard Weekend. It will be held from July 24-26, 2026. The Brickyard Weekend race lineup will include the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pennzoil 250 on Saturday, July 25 and the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on Sunday, July 26. The full practice and qualifying schedule will be shared at a later date, officials said. Tickets are on sale now, with Friday’s tickets starting at $15, Saturday’s tickets starting at $35 and Sunday’s tickets starting at $40.
Admission is free for children 15 years old and under, as long as they are accompanied by a General Admission or Flex Admission adult ticketholder. And fans who already have their tickets to the Pennzoil 250 or the Brickyard 400 are in luck! They will receive a complimentary ticket for Friday added to their IMS accounts, officials said. Additionally, if fans brought three-day camping for the weekend, those purchases will be extended to four-day camping. That will also be added to their IMS accounts. “Tickets for all 2025 marquee events at IMS went on sale a few weeks ago, and fans can now add Friday of Brickyard Weekend to their plans,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer, these tickets are a great way to celebrate with friends and family at the Racing Capital of the World.” For more information about the Brickyard Weekend, click here.
Taylor University Men’s Basketball Honored with the 2025-26 NABC Team Academic Excellence Award The NABC announced its Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court awards earlier this week with Taylor’s men’s basketball team earning the distinction and four athletes recognized on the NABC Honors Court. The four athletes recognized for the Trojans were Pete Combs with a 3.66 GPA as a finance major, Nate Paarlberg with a 3.84 GPA in his computer science courseload, Anthony McGhee with a 3.07 GPA as a finance major and Jackson Ullom with a 3.79 GPA in his politics and law courseload. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize programs that completed the 2025-26 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The NABC Honors Court, meanwhile, includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players who finished the 2025-26 year with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The NABC’s academic awards are presented annually to teams and athletes from all levels of college basketball.