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Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
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Q&A: What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidance
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Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
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Lebanon considering creating $13.7M in trails, green space for business park
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Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
Manning’s long shadow about to turn dark over Colts
If Peyton Manning succeeds in Denver it will cast a shadow over Indianapolis that Colts owner Jim Irsay will be unable to outrun or outlive.
Hummel’s appeal uniquely universal
Purdue's heart-breaking loss Sunday had more than followers of the black and gold crying. But wipe your tears. Robbie Hummel wouldn't want it any other way.
Volunteer outpouring for local PGA event overflowing
PGA officials might have been surprised by how quickly 2,600 people lined up to help put on a Tour event at Crooked Stick. Locals were not.
Colts fans need to take a deep breath and relax
Every move—whether it’s cutting Peyton Manning or dangling defensive end Dwight Freeney as trade bait—is being treated by fans as a referendum on the new leadership duo of Colts owner Jim Irsay and General Manager Ryan Grigson.
Roller derby bout crashes Bankers Life Fieldhouse
With a growing following, locally based Naptown Roller Girls brings its rough and tumble sport out of the Fairgrounds to the center stage in downtown Indianapolis.
Big Red propels Big Ten tourney to record attendance
Though it's not entirely for the reason many would expect, higher attendance this year likely pushed the tournament's economic impact to new heights.
Future of IU’s Assembly Hall will generate chorus of boos
Despite many complaints about the charmless 41-year-old basketball venue, IU has no plans to replace or renovate the Hoosiers' hoops home.
Irsay can no longer be in Manning’s corner
If they part ways, Jim Irsay, on some level, has to be rooting against Peyton Manning. If his former quarterback outshines his new signal caller in any meaningful way, it could have disastrous consequences for his franchise in this market.
IU basketball program proving it’s bigger than Bob Knight
It’s OK to admit it. IU basketball made Bob Knight. Not the other way around. The proof is in the roar of the crowd at Assembly Hall these days. The proof comes from the program's financials during its darkest days.
Irsay can’t leave fans feeling they’ve been fooled again
If Colts fans think Jim Irsay waited until after the season ticket renewal date to release Peyton Manning, his ticket waiting list, along with the goodwill he's banked, could burn up like paper in fire.
Bill Polian joins ESPN as full-time NFL analyst
Despite his sometimes rocky relationship with media members during his previous career, former Colts general manager now joins their ranks.
Butler basketball hits 40-plus-year attendance high
The Butler men's basketball ticket hasn't sold this hot since the early to mid 1960s. With university president James Danko committed to building on the program's success, attendance is likely to keep climbing.
Life without Danica presents serious challenges for IndyCar
She rarely won. Her tantrums became old and tired. But the media and casual race fans loved Danica Patrick. So the big question remains, will the series be better or worse off without her?
Sarah Fisher frozen out of IndyCar Series
The series' only woman owner, and one of its most popular people over the last decade, can't get anyone to sell her an engine to go racing. She has the money, a promising American driver, a new chassis and new shop. Yet she's still stalled.
If it’s truly a business decision, Manning must go
On the day after Jim Irsay was inducted into the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame, it’s clearer than ever that the decision on what to do with Peyton Manning has nothing to do with business.
Irsay-Manning saga dividing Colts fan base
If the 2009 season taught us anything, it's that Colts fans have a long memory. This year may be remembered as the one in which Jim Irsay divided the horseshoe kingdom.
IndyCar Series readies to raise curtain on new era
While myriad challenges remain, IndyCar's future might finally be pointed in the right direction.
Many Colts fans don’t want what’s best for Manning
If Colts fans really have Manning's best interests at heart, they should be happy to see him play for another team.