Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
The Indiana Fever hosted the Golden State Valkyries for a midday game on July 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indy. Check out photos from senior sports photographer David Dixon below.
Some pregame entertainment had fans in awe prior to tip off of the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon) Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell playing intense defense during the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon) Indiana Fever guard and 2025 WNBA All-Star captain Caitlin Clark returns to the action for the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon)WNBA fans awaiting their turn for an autograph following the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon)A young WNBA fan awaiting their turn for an autograph following the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon) Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton shoots a jumper during the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon)Many WNBA mascots were on the scene to celebrate Freddy Fever (center) and his birthday, following the game between the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever, held on July 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon)
The Fever fell short to the Valkyries 80-61. For tickets, visit feverbasketball.com.
Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on Facebook @HorsemenSportsMedia. For more Indiana Fever news, click here.
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
