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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Legendary halftime performer Red Panda suffers shocking fall from her unicycle at Indiana Fever game
Legendary halftime performer Red Panda was taken to hospital on Tuesday night after suffering a heavy fall during the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx's WNBA Commissioner's Cup final. Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, has made her famous unicycle show a staple of NBA, WNBA and college basketball games across America in recent years. The Chinese-American acrobat's popular routine involves her riding a seven-foot unicycle around the court while flicking bowls up with her feet and balancing them on her head, a skill which has made her a fan favorite in the US. However, on Tuesday night disaster struck when Niu fell from her unicycle and landed heavily on the ground, before she was helped up by a member of staff and escorted out of the arena. As she initially walked off, the 55-year-old held her right arm up to the crowd to reassure fans that she was ok, before a wheelchair was eventually brought out to take her off the court. Yet according to ESPN, a WNBA source confirmed that she was taken to hospital for further evaluation. It is unclear if she sustained any injuries, though she appeared to be holding her wrist as she left the court. — highlight hell (@HoopyHoops) July 2, 2025 Caitlin Clark jumps into Syd Colson's IG live to send recovery wishes to Red Panda, who fell off her unicycle during her halftime performance. Caitlin: Red Panda, if you're watching, we love you. 🫶 Syd: I don't think Red Panda's watching my shit. 🤣 — Myles (@MylesEhrlich) July 2, 2025 After the Fever claimed the Cup title with a 74-59 win over the Lynx, injured Indiana superstar Caitlin Clark paid tribute to Red Panda amidst their locker room celebrations. 'Red Panda, we love you,' Clark said on an Instagram live stream. The WNBA sensation received praise from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for thinking of Red Panda during the team's celebrations. Portnoy wrote on X: 'There is class and then there is class. In the middle of celebrating the very prestigious Commissioners Cup title and with an injury Caitlin Clark takes time to wish Red Panda a speedy recovery after yesterday's scary fall.' Red Panda, whose first appearance at an NBA game came all the way back in 1993, has fallen from her unicycle at a basketball match in the past. During Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals, the iconic entertainer went tumbling to the ground in similar fashion, only to land a lot more smoothly on her feet and continue with the performance.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WNBA Icon Sends Love to Halftime Performer After Shocking Accident
WNBA Icon Sends Love to Halftime Performer After Shocking Accident originally appeared on Parade. The WNBA Commissioner's Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx took a tragic turn on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, when the halftime performer sustained injuries following an accident. Popular unicyclist Rong Niu, better known as Red Panda, fell forward off of her 8-foot unicycle during the game's intermission and left the court in a wheelchair. Advertisement It is unclear what caused the fall, and her condition is unknown at this time, but she appeared to be holding her left wrist. Personnel rushed onto the court to help her up following the accident. Pro basketball phenom Caitlin Clark took her first opportunity to send love to the acrobat in a live video on Indiana Fever teammate Syd Colson's Instagram Live, sticking her head into the frame to say "We love you Red Panda!" before alerting the other players that the performer "got hurt at halftime." The team went on to win the game 74-59 against the Minnesota Lynx. Red Panda is famous for her routine, which includes riding her custom unicycle while flipping bowls onto a stack on her head with her feet. She has been a performing acrobat for decades, and this appears to be her first fall during a performance. Advertisement A halftime legend, fans were devastated to see her get hurt. "PROTECT RED PANDA AT ALL COSTS. SHE IS AN AMERICAN TREASURE," wrote one fan, while another added, "Life has not been the same since I heard that Red Panda fell." A third said, "Hoping Red Panda is okay 😢 truly a halftime legend." Fans and players alike are hoping for a speedy recovery for the performer. WNBA Icon Sends Love to Halftime Performer After Shocking Accident first appeared on Parade on Jul 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Without Hesitation Reveals What Indiana Fever Lacked Last Year
Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever are preparing to face a challenging 2025 WNBA season, with a bunch of teams eager to dethrone the New York Liberty. After a remarkable rookie season, Clark is set to take her game to the next level and lead the Fever further than the first round of the playoffs. She had enough time to rest and adjust to the WNBA, while the Fever got to work and added several players to help her reach the promised land. Advertisement The preseason is off to a good start for Indiana, which collected wins against the Washington Mystics and the Brazilian national team over the weekend. They will close out their preparation on Saturday against the Atlanta Dream before hosting the Chicago Sky on the season opener on May 17. Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Clark, DeWanna Bonner and coach Stephanie White addressed the media on Thursday. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick touched on the things the team missed last season to be more competitive. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star said that they didn't have a lot of experience on the roster, but lauded the front office for making the right moves to bring seasoned veterans. Advertisement "The main thing we were lacking last year was experience," she said, via Coin Salao on X. "Adding really great vets like [Bonner] and Syd [Colson] and Tash [Howard] and putting that experience around us of not just being in this league but also winning. They have the championship pedigree." More than that, she talked about the differences in cultures set by White and Christie Sides, her head coach during the 2024 season. "You can't compare the two," Clark responded. "It's too completely different teams. ... So far, I think everybody has been very selfless." The Fever added multiple players who know what it takes to win. Not everybody will stay with the team after 2025, so there's a little pressure on their shoulders to win the team's second championship ever, with Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell leading the way. Related: Caitlin Clark's Potential Impact on Unrivaled's Popularity Made Clear
