INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL's Indianapolis Colts and NBA's Indiana Pacers are donating $125,000 each to flood relief efforts throughout the state. The WNBA's Indiana Fever and the G League basketball team Noblesville Boom also joined the effort.
The joint announcement came before Sunday's afternoon Colts training camp practice at Grand Park Sports Complex in suburban Indianapolis, with the money going directly to the American Red Cross.
At least seven people have died and many more have been displaced in some of the state's worst flooding in decades. President Donald Tumps has issued an emergency declaration to help with relief efforts in more than half of Indiana's 92 counties. The heavy rain that has fallen this week in Indiana returned Sunday morning, though it was sunny and hot by the time the Colts returned to the practice field.
“It is emotional to see some of the pictures and videos of places I went to as a kid, where I was just a couple of weeks ago,” Colts co-owner Kalen Jackson said, citing the impact on two favorite local destinations. “I was in Conner Prairie earlier this week. Today I was at the Fashion Mall even and seeing you can't even drive on those roads and seeing it's still in fact, sloshing around there. I have friends who live in areas that have been affected, so this is a very personal thing.”
Terry Stigdon, the CEO of the American Red Cross Indiana Region, said 200 people were served Saturday night and more than 4,700 meals and snacks have been served in recent days.
It's not the first time the city's professional teams have teamed up to support community efforts in times of need.
“It's incredible to have a partner you can call and that's going to say yes because they care,” said Rachel Simon, chairwoman of the Pacers Foundation and the daughter of team owner Herb Simon. “I think the partnership, it's unique. I think we've been told that many times, that our relationship is very unique, and I think it's a good thing for the state.”
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Frank Gounder sits in his flooded backyard, where his wood shop was also damaged by floodwaters, in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)
Frank Gounder and his friend, Gordon McIntyre, stand in front of his flooded home in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi.
Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the other while Cameroon kept Malawi’s Chawinga sisters in check to claim its first win in the final at the fourth attempt.
The Indomitable Lionesses, who failed to qualify for the previous edition of the tournament, had lost on their last three appearances in the final – all to 10-time winner Nigeria.
FIFA's under-fire president, Gianni Infantino, attended the game along with CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
Malawi made the better start but suffered a double blow when Ngah Manga headed the opener from close range in the 21st minute, eight minutes before Eto – who had her back to goal – turned brilliantly to send the ball inside the right post.
Samuel Eto’o, now the president of the Cameroon Football Federation, celebrated enthusiastically in the stands.
Eto was also involved in the first goal, forcing a save from Malawi goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo before Ngah Manga scored.
Malawi failed to muster a response and Ngah Manga effectively sealed the result on a break when Eto got to the ball before Sikelo and produced a perfect cross for her teammate to head her second goal of the game and fifth overall in the tournament.
Cameroon substitutes ran onto the field to celebrate with their teammates.
The Chawinga sisters had pushed Malawi after the break. Tabitha Chawinga felt she should have had a penalty, but a VAR check deemed otherwise. Then she drew a good save from Michaely Bihina, and her sister Temwa went close from the rebound.
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Cameroon's women soccer team poses for a photo ahead of their final match against Malawi during the Women AFCON 2026, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo)
Malawi's women soccer team poses for a photo ahead of their final match against Cameroon during the Women AFCON 2026, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attends the Women AFCON 2026 final soccer match between Cameroon and Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo)
Cameroon's Marie Ngah celebrates after scoring her team's third goal against Malawi during the Women AFCON 2026 final soccer match, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo)
Cameroon's Marie Ngah celebrates after scoring her team's third goal against Malawi during the Women AFCON 2026 final soccer match, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo)
