{
  "id": 10700750,
  "title": "With Fever’s season on the line, Kelsey Mitchell uses late father’s memory as motivation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/with-fevers-season-on-the-line-kelsey-mitchell-uses-late-fathers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:46:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fever-season-line-kelsey-mitchell-134605830.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell finds solace in her late father's memory as her team battles for a playoff berth. Mitchell's father passed away in March 2024, but he continues to support her through the games. Growing up in Memphis, Mitchell's father pushed her limits and taught her that failure isn't in falling short, but not having the courage to try. Her father's influence molded her both on and off the court, and now she draws strength from his memory during crucial moments. Mitchell's remarkable season culminated in a heartbreaking loss in Game 1 of the playoffs, but she channels her late father's strength to push forward and secure a place in history.",
  "summary": "INDIANAPOLIS — The seat is always different, but the person in it remains the same. We can’t see him, but Kelsey Mitchell can. Before every game, the Indiana Fever star looks out into the crowd and finds her father, Mark. “It’s not necessarily about the arena,” Mitchell said. “It’s about me. It’s about us.” Mitchell’s dad died suddenly in March 2024. Yet, more than two years later, amid the best…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kelsey Mitchell draws motivation from her late father's memory.",
    "Father passed away in March 2024, supporting her through games.",
    "Mitchell's father taught her courage to try, shaping her both on and off court."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}