UPDATE: IU hires men’s basketball coach away from West Virginia
The new coach brings 24 years of Division 1 coaching experience to Indiana University, which parted ways at the end of the season with coach Mike Woodson.
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PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2B
Pitched on Shark Tank in 2018, the soda, marketed as a healthy alternative to traditional soft drinks, has quickly grown in popularity.
UPDATE: Purdue lone Indiana men’s team in March Madness, with IU’s bubble burst
Purdue is in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA men’s basketball tourney, meaning the team will play in Indianapolis if it reaches the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, three schools from Indiana will play in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
NFL Scouting Combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions
The annual NFL Scouting Combine, which has taken place in Indianapolis since 1987, will bring 329 top football prospects to the city this week for evaluations.
Indiana Fever remake roster with flurry of weekend moves
Veterans DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham among new players.
Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself ‘guilty as charged’ in court appearance
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, who was charged with felony stalking of the Indiana Fever star behaved “very erratically” in his first court appearance and, at times, appeared to be laughing and joking while noting he had not been taking his medication while jailed or while living in his car.
UPDATE: Biden blocks Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel
Biden’s decision—attributed by other news organizations to unnamed sources—comes just days after Japan-based Nippon proposed giving the U.S. government a veto over any reduction in U.S. Steel’s “production capacity.”
Golden State Valkyries select Fever’s Temi Fagbenle in WNBA expansion draft
At 6-foot-4, the 32-year-old Fagbenle averaged 6.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 19 minutes per game for the Indiana Fever in the 2024 season.
Lilly shares get bump from pricey Biden proposal for covering weight-loss drugs
While the proposed rule would give millions of people access to weekly injectables like Eli Lilly and Co.’s Zepbound that have helped people shed pounds, it would cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion over the next decade.
Formula 1 expands grid to add GM’s Cadillac brand and new team headed by Andretti Global owners
Michael Andretti stepped aside from leading his Indianapolis-based racing company in September, so F1’s 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter.
Caitlin Clark reportedly rejects offer to play in 3-on-3 Unrivaled league
Unrivaled Basketball, a 3-on-3 league co-founded by two WNBA stars, announced the rosters for its six teams on Wednesday without Clark taking any of the 36 available spots. ESPN reported that the Indiana Fever star does not intend to play.
Hank Aaron’s Indianapolis Clowns postcard sells for nearly $200K at auction
The rare souvenir postcard picturing Aaron as a rookie with the Clowns of the Negro Leagues sparked a bidding war that soared past the pre-sale estimate of $5,000 to $10,000, Hunt Auctions said.
UPDATE: Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides after two seasons
Media speculation after Sunday’s announcement landed solidly on Connecticut Sun Coach Stephanie White as a likely candidate to replace Sides.
Denny’s expects to close 150 locations by end of 2025
About half of the closures will happen this year and the rest in 2025, the company said during a meeting with investors Tuesday. The restaurants represent about 10% of Denny’s total.
Drew Kibler becomes first swimmer from Carmel to win Olympic medal
Kibler, 24, swam the third leg for the U.S. 4×200-meter relay team that also included Luke Hobson, Carson Foster and Kieran Smith.
Carmel’s Aaron Shackell makes Olympic final but doesn’t medal
Shackell won the 400 freestyle at the Olympic Trials in June in Indianapolis. His sister, Alex Shackell, also qualified for the U.S. Olympic team and will be competing in the women’s 200 butterfly.
Caitlin Clark captures two ESPY Awards for her college performance
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark won two of the three awards she was nominated for as the ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports.
U.S. Rep. Spartz cited for carrying gun at Washington airport
A TSA spokesperson said officers detected an unloaded .380-caliber firearm in U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s carry-on during passenger security screening.
Alex Shackell of Carmel grabs Olympic spot; Lilly King has engaging night
It was a big night for several swimmers with Indiana ties Thursday at the USA Swimming Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Notre Dame’s Guiliano, IU’s Matheny claim Olympic spots before record crowd at swim trials
Chris Guiliano will be the first American male to swim in the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle events at the Olympics since Matt Biondi in 1988.