{
  "id": 1082196,
  "title": "Stephanie White Addresses 'True' Fever Fans After Pregame Reaction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/stephanie-white-addresses-true-fever-fans-after-pregame-reaction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:05:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/stephanie-white-addresses-true-fever-fans-after-pregame-reaction-12326870"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White addressed her fans and players following the team's hard-fought 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings at home. The fourth quarter proved crucial as the Fever pulled away to secure the win, with Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each scoring 29 points. A significant highlight of the game was the enthusiastic ovation given to White during pregame introductions. After the win, White expressed her gratitude towards the true Indiana Fever fans who have stood by her throughout her tenure with the team. She emphasized the strong bond within the locker room and the importance of supporting each other through challenges, particularly in a league that can be difficult to navigate. The Fever's players, including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston, showed their support for White, demonstrating their commitment to winning games and focusing on their main objective as they aim for the postseason. With a season record of 22-12, the Fever currently hold the fourth spot in the WNBA standings, just behind the Las Vegas Aces. Indiana Fever will face off against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream in their next game on Sunday evening.",
  "summary": "Head coach Stephanie White addressed the \"true\" Indiana Fever fans after getting a loud reaction before the Wings game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Fever fans cheer Stephanie White as Caitlin Clark and Indiana continue surge after recent tumult",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/fever-fans-cheer-stephanie-white-as-caitlin-clark-and-indiana-951960",
        "published": "2026-08-15T04:23:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}