INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever fans now have a stylish and impactful way to represent their team while driving through the Hoosier State.

On Friday, the team debuted its first-ever specialty license plate, a collaboration with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles designed to turn team spirit into community support. The license plate features the team’s signature “F” logo on a crisp white background with a vibrant red banner across the bottom highlighting the Fever Fund.

For standard vehicles, the plate will carry the prefix “WB” for women’s basketball, while motorcycle enthusiasts will sport the prefix “EW,” standing for the team’s “Expect to Win” motto.

The new plate is more than just a piece of fan memorabilia; it serves as a moving billboard for social good. Of the $40 annual cost for the plate, $25 is donated directly to the Fever Fund, an initiative managed by the Pacers Foundation.

This fund is dedicated to empowering women and girls throughout Indiana by supporting organizations that focus on leadership development, career readiness, wellness through sports, and personal safety.

By choosing this plate, fans are providing the financial fuel necessary for 501(c)(3) organizations to create environments where young women can build confidence and feel supported in every aspect of their lives.

Indiana Fever Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox emphasized the long-term vision behind the project during the launch.

“We’re thrilled to bring Fever fans another meaningful and fun way to represent their passion for this team,” Cox said. “Every plate purchased fuels opportunities for women and girls across Indiana through the Fever Fund, ensuring that our impact grows far beyond the court.”

She noted that community engagement has always been a staple of the organization, and this initiative allows the franchise to extend its reach into classrooms and neighborhoods across the state.

Hoosiers looking to make the switch can purchase the plate immediately through several convenient channels. The specialty plates are available for order on myBMV.com, in person at any BMV branch, or via BMV Connect Kiosks for those simply looking to renew their existing standard plates.

While the specialty plate is $40, fans who want an even more unique look can opt for a personalized version for an additional fee. For those who aren’t currently up for renewal but want to show their support right away, the BMV allows drivers to upgrade to the Fever plate in person at any branch for a small administrative fee. Through this new program, the Fever are ensuring that the momentum of women’s basketball translates into a lasting legacy for the next generation of Indiana’s female leaders.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, one of this year’s 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star captains, selected her roster as part of an hour-long edition of WNBA Countdown on ESPN, presented by Google.

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Clark selected fellow Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston No.1 overall, followed by New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu No. 3 overall. Teammate Kelsey Mitchell was chosen by Clark with her first pick in the reserve’s round, guaranteeing all three Fever players will team up together on July 19 in Indianapolis.

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, the game’s other captain, selected New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart with the second overall pick.

Clark’s final two starter selections include reigning WNBA Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and three-time All-Star Satou Sabally (Pheonix Mercury).

After picking first out of the starters pot, Clark was given second pick from the reserves pot, using her first selection on her teammate, Mitchell. Clark rounded out her squad with the additions of Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm), a pair of Washington Mystics rookies in Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, as well as Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces) and Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries).

Represented in Clark’s squad are three groups of teammates, including the Indiana Fever trio, Citron and Iriafen from Washington, and Wilson and Young from Las Vegas. Additionally, the frontcourt duo of South Carolina alumni in Boston and Wilson will once again pair up, reminiscent of the 2023 WNBA All-Star game. Former University of Oregon teammates Ionescu and Sabally will play together again for the first time at the WNBA level since joining the league in 2020.

Additionally, as part of an agreed upon trade, the two teams will swap coaches with Clark’s team set to be led by New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello, while Collier will reunite with her head coach at the Lynx, Cheryl Reeves.

Rosters for both teams are as follows:

Team Clark

1. Caitlin Clark (IND)

2. Aliyah Boston (IND)

3. Sabrina Ionescu (NYL)

4. A’ja Wilson (LVA)

5. Satou Sabally (PHX)

6. Kelsey Mitchell (IND)

7. Gabby Williams (SEA)

8. Sonia Citron (WAS)

9. Kiki Iriafen (WAS)

10. Jackie Young (LVA)

11. Kayla Thornton (GSV)

Team Collier

1. Napheesa Collier (MIN)

2. Breanna Stewart (NYL)

3. Allisha Gray (ATL)

4. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA)

5. Paige Bueckers (DAL)

6. Courtney Williams (MIN)

7. Skylar Diggins (SEA)

8. Angel Reese (CHI)

9. Alyssa Thomas (PHX)

10. Kelsey Plum (LAS)

11. Rhyne Howard (ATL)

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INDIANAPOLIS — The man from Texas accused of stalking and sending sexually charged messages and threats to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark admitted he was "guilty as charged."

Michael Lewis, 55, appeared in court for his first hearing Tuesday morning after he was arrested at a hotel Sunday.

Court documents claim Lewis started messaging Clark in mid-December through January. Lewis told police that his relationship was imaginary and a joke.

While in court Tuesday morning, Lewis pleaded "guilty as charged" the moment he sat down, according to WISH-TV.

Lewis faces a presumptive three-year sentence, according to a Marion County judge. The court also filed a "not guilty" plea on Lewis' behalf as Tuesday's hearing was only his first appearance. The judge also recommended he only speak to his attorney.

Lewis is being held on a $50,000 bond. If posted, he'll be required to wear an ankle monitor and remain in Indiana.

His pre-trial hearing is scheduled for March 31st.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel, whose interaction with WNBA No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark at her introductory news conference was criticized in the national media as being inappropriate, will not cover the Indiana Fever in person this season.

Gannett spokesperson Lark-Marie Antón said in a statement the corporate owner of the Star does not comment on personnel matters but added: “Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not be covering the Indiana Fever.”

Former Star sports writer Bob Kravitz, citing anonymous sources, first reported the decision and also that Doyel had been suspended for two weeks, which Antón would not confirm. Doyel’s most recent column appeared April 29.

Doyel has apologized for the interaction with Clark during a news conference in Indianapolis two days after the Fever chose the Iowa star with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft. When it was Doyel’s turn to ask a question, he made a heart shape with his hands toward Clark, who is known for making the gesture toward family members at her games. That was followed by this exchange:

Clark: “You like that?”

Doyel: “I like that you’re here, I like that you’re here.”

Clark: “Yeah, I do that to my family after every game, so… Pretty cool.”

Doyel: “Well, start doing it to me, and we’ll get along just fine.”

The interaction was roundly panned as being awkward at best and inappropriate and even creepy at worst. Doyel apologized on social media and again in a column.

“In my haste to be clever, to be familiar and welcoming (or so I thought), I offended Caitlin and her family,” he wrote. “After going through denial, and then anger – I’m on the wrong side of this? Me??? – I now realize what I said and how I said it was wrong, wrong, wrong. I mean it was just wrong.”

Doyel did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. The Fever are expected to be one of the biggest draws during the WNBA season that opens next week.

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