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WNBA All-Stars join Kaiser Permanente to host WNBA Fit All-Star Clinic for local youth. WNBA President Laurel J. Richie and WNBA All-Stars Tamika Catchings, Alex Bentley, Sue Bird, Shoni Schimmel, Brittney Griner, Kayla McBride and Riquana Williams hosted a basketball clinic and provided nutrition tips to 90 children from the Mohegan Tribe Recreation Program and Ledyard Parks and Recreation.

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) president, Laurel Richie, visited Indianapolis this Thursday-Friday for the Indiana Fever versus San Antonio Stars game Friday evening. Richie, who started with the league in 2011, is now in her fifth year leading the WNBA. “I’m excited about the depth of talent in the league and its level of play,” said Richie, added that the WNBA tip off game on ESPN2 showed viewership was up 31 percent. Richie began her media-filled day Friday with an informational session with Pacers Sports & Entertainment staff, emceed by Chris Denari. She briefly spoke with Denari about her thoughts on the league, which enters its 20th season next year.