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Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
See 800 volunteers pack 25,000 hygiene kits as part of WNBA Changemaker Day
Steve Simon and Tamika Catchings make their way Thursday, July 17, 2025, into the second annual WNBA Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Inside, volunteers will work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs containing various menstrual health products for young women in sports. The community service initiative is hosted by the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, Project Period Indy and Indy Hygiene Hub. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to volunteers gathered Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The community service initiative is hosted by the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, Project Period Indy and Indy Hygiene Hub. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Steve Simon, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (middle right) and former WNBA player Tamika Catchings (right) work to pack hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Latoya Jones volunteers to pack hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 800 volunteers will help assemble hygiene essentials into Period Packs. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Former WNBA player and Indianapolis entrepreneur Tamika Catchings packs hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 800 volunteers will help assemble hygiene essentials into Period Packs. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Nakilah Majors shares a laugh as she packs hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 800 volunteers will help assemble hygiene essentials into Period Packs. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Cacera Richmond and Supriya Mimani pack hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 800 volunteers will help assemble hygiene essentials into Period Packs. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar A look at the Pagoda on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Pacers Sports and Entertainment president Mel Raines speaks to the volunteers gathered Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Christine Feinberg and Pat Harris pack hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 800 volunteers will help assemble hygiene essentials into Period Packs. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Roderick King packs hygiene kits Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 800 volunteers will help assemble hygiene essentials into Period Packs. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteers work to assemble 25,000 hygiene packs Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA's Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kelsey Mitchell breaks one of Tamika Catchings' Fever records — not an easy thing to do
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Kelsey Mitchell continues to etch her name in Indiana Fever history. With her second 3-pointer against the New York Liberty night, Mitchell became the franchise leader in 3-pointers made with 607, passing Fever legend Tamika Catchings' 606. It's Mitchell's first outright franchise record so far. More 3-point shooting: Caitlin Clark to compete in first WNBA 3-point contest A shooting guard with a career 37.8% 3-point field goal percentage, Mitchell only needed eight seasons to pass Catchings' record, set in 2016 after 14 seasons. Mitchell was drafted to the Fever at No. 2 overall in 2018 and has spent her entire professional career with Indiana. She is quickly becoming one of the top tenured players in franchise history — she recently passed Briann January, now a Fever assistant coach, for second in games played. Mitchell, with 254 games in a Fever uniform, only trails Catchings' 457 games. Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@ or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67. Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Kelsey Mitchell breaks Tamika Catchings' Indiana Fever 3-pointers record
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nneka Ogwumike climbs historic list with big night before All-Star break
Nneka Ogwumike added another milestone to her legendary WNBA career on Wednesday, moving into sixth place on the league's all-time scoring list during the Seattle Storm's 67-58 win over the Golden State Valkyries. The 10-time All-Star scored 22 points on 7-of-15 shooting while also tallying eight rebounds, a steal, a block, and one assist. It was a strong all-around performance that helped lift the Storm just before the league's All-Star break. Nneka Ogwumike moves to sixth on WNBA's all-time scoring list Ogwumike entered the night with 6,874 career points, needing 22 to pass Candice Dupree's total of 6,895. She hit that mark exactly, bringing her career total to 6,896. 'ELEVATE,' the WNBA posted in celebration of the moment. 'With 22 PTS today vs. the Valkyries, Nneka Ogwumike passes Candice Dupree to claim 6th place on the All-Time Scoring List!' At 35, Ogwumike continues to play at an elite level. Her scoring average has risen to 17.1 points per game this season, proving she remains one of the league's most consistent and dangerous offensive threats. While reaching the top five this season may be just out of reach, she still trails Tamika Catchings by 485 points, another solid year could easily change that. If Ogwumike returns for the 2026 season and maintains her current pace, she could pass Catchings (7,381 career points), Tina Thompson (7,488), and even DeWanna Bonner (7,575), who currently sits at No. 3 but remains active. MORE: Kelsey Mitchell passes Tamika Catchings for Indiana Fever franchise 3-point record The top two spots are safely held for now. Tina Charles (8,040 points) and Diana Taurasi (10,646) lead the all-time list, and it would take several more dominant seasons for any current player to challenge them. Ogwumike's rise has been steady and impressive. After spending her entire career with the Los Angeles Sparks, she signed with the Seattle Storm ahead of the 2025 season, bringing veteran leadership to a younger squad. Her presence has helped Seattle stay competitive in a tight league race heading into the All Star break. Seattle won the game 67-58 over Golden State. More WNBA News: Sophie Cunningham's game-day glam turns TD Garden into a runway Sophie Cunningham says other teams are lying about having the best crowd After leaving Indiana, DeWanna Bonner drops milestone performance in win Candace Parker gives honest take on WNBA's elite and Caitlin Clark's rise
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
WNBA Legend Tamika Catchings Sends Message After Kelsey Mitchell Breaks Her Fever Record
WNBA Legend Tamika Catchings Sends Message After Kelsey Mitchell Breaks Her Fever Record originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Wednesday night's trip to Barclays Center delivered another puzzle for the Indiana Fever, a 98–77 defeat to the New York Liberty. Yet despite the loss, veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell rewrote the franchise record books. Just under seven minutes into the first quarter, Mitchell rose to drill her 607th career 3-pointer, officially surpassing Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings as the Fever's all-time leader in made threes. Catchings set the original 3-pointer benchmark over 15 seasons (2002-2016), retiring as a 10-time All-Star, seven-time All-WNBA First Team honoree, five-time Defensive Player of the Year, 2011 MVP and 2012 champion. Shortly after the milestone moment, Catchings recorded a congratulatory video message for Mitchell that the Fever reshared on X. "Records are meant to be broken," Catchings said. "But if there's anybody I'm glad to see break it, it's you. I'm super proud of you. Let's go, Fever. Get that dub." Selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft out of Ohio State, Mitchell has spent eight seasons anchoring Indiana's backcourt. She entered Wednesday's contest averaging a career-best 19.3 points per game while connecting on 36.4% of her long-range attempts. Over 255 games in a Fever uniform, prior to Wednesday's matchup, Mitchell has averaged 17.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds, earning three consecutive All-Star nods, a WNBA All-Rookie Team selection in 2018 and appearing twice in the league's 3-Point Contest. In 2023, she was awarded the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for her leadership on and off the court, becoming just the fourth Fever player ever to do so, joining Natalie Achonwa (2020) and Catchings (2008, 2016). As the team prepares for a second matchup with the Liberty on July 22 and its All-Star festivities at home, Mitchell's achievement serves as both a milestone and a motivator. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aces' Jewell Loyd surpasses Tamika Catchings on WNBA's all-time list
The post Aces' Jewell Loyd surpasses Tamika Catchings on WNBA's all-time list appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jewell Loyd made WNBA history as she surpassed Tamika Catchings on the all-time 3-pointers made list during Thursday's matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics. Advertisement In 33 minutes of action, Loyd finished with a stat line of 20 points, three rebounds, two steals, and an assist. She shot 6-of-13 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc, and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. The two triples she knocked down ended up helping her go up the all-time list. With 607 3-pointers and counting, she passed Catchings for the 10th spot. She now trails DeWanna Bonner (632) and Kristi Toliver (651). How Jewell Loyd, Aces played against Mystics Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Despite Jewell Loyd's notable feat in passing Tamika Catchings, her efforts weren't enough as the Aces lost 70-68 to the Mystics. Advertisement Las Vegas boasted a 40-27 lead at halftime. However, Washington fought back as the squad outscored the visitors 43-28 in the last 20 minutes. The Aces only scored 13 points in the final quarter, showing how they couldn't hold off the Mystics' rally down double-digits. Both teams struggled from three, only converting five of their 36 attempts throughout the entire game. However, Las Vegas struggled more overall as the team shot 38% from the field. They also lost 35-31 in rebounds and 20-12 in assists. Four players scored in double-digits on Las Vegas' behalf, including Loyd. Chelsea Gray had a solid night with 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. She shot 6-of-10 overall, including 1-of-2 from downtown. Dana Evans came next with 11 points and two assists, while Jackie Young provided 10 points and seven rebounds. Las Vegas fell to a 9-11 record on the season, holding the fifth spot of the Western Conference standings. They are 1.5 games behind the Golden State Valkyries and three games behind the Seattle Storm. Advertisement The Aces will prepare for their next matchup, remaining at home. They face the Valkyries on July 12 at 4 p.m. ET. Related: Aces' A'ja Wilson's injury status vs. Mystics confirmed Related: Aces coach Becky Hammon speaks up on A'ja Wilson's concerning injury
