Hall of Famer Anne Donovan, first coach of Fever, dies at 56
Anne Donovan, who won national college basketball championships, Olympic gold medals and an WNBA title, was remembered as “a pioneer and icon in the women's game.”
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Luck takes private throwing program public at Colts’ camp
Nearly 17 months after undergoing surgery on his injured right shoulder, Luck jogged onto the practice field Tuesday and started throwing in front of the public for the first time since October.
Adviser who defrauded former Colt of $4.7M gets seven years in prison
Kenneth Ray Cleveland, 64, received the punishment from U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt after pleading guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges.
Colts believe Luck almost ready to start throwing footballs again
Andrew Luck did not work out with his teammates Thursday on the final day of offseason workouts and is not expected to begin throwing until after next week's three-day minicamp ends.
Oliver Luck leaving NCAA to become XFL commissioner
Former NFL quarterback Oliver Luck—the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck—will oversee the XFL, the second edition of professional wrestling mogul Vince McMahon’s football league.
Canal park finally gets go-ahead after Colts close fundraising gap
Construction is set to start this month on the long-awaited playground along downtown’s Central Canal after a needed boost from the Indianapolis Colts Foundation.
Drew Brees nabs John Wooden jersey for Purdue to display
When Drew Brees heard a 1930s-era Purdue University jersey worn by John Wooden was being sold at auction, he saw an chance to help his alma mater showcase its ties to the legendary coach. He paid a steep price for the opportunity.
NFL owners adopt new policy to address national anthem protests
The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league's spring meeting in Atlanta.
WNBA donating portion of ticket sales to women’s groups
The league, which begins its 22nd season Friday, will donate $5 for each ticket purchased for select games during the season to one of six groups as part of the "Take a Seat, Take a Stand" campaign.
Jim Irsay buys Alcoholics Anonymous founding document for $2.4M
The Indianapolis Colts owner bought what members call the “Big Book” at auction.
Irsay: Colts turned down trade offers on Andrew Luck
At an impromptu news conference during Saturday’s draft, owner Jim Irsay acknowledged the Colts had been contacted by other teams interested in Luck. The team had no interest in dealing the face of the franchise.
NBA says referees missed goaltending call by LeBron James against Pacers in Game 5
The controversial call prompted Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to sign an executive order outlawing goaltending in Indianapolis.
Defensive star Dwight Freeney to retire as member of Colts
Defensive end Dwight Freeney was a seven-time Pro Bowler, a three-time first-team All-Pro selection and played in three Super Bowls.
Q&A: ‘Queen of Fuzz’ creates memorable mascots
Jennifer Q. Smith says making costumes for mascots like the Pacers’ Boomer is a serious business.
Indy Eleven draw record crowd in first game at Lucas Oil Stadium
The crowd blew away the old single-game mark of 11,048 the Eleven drew for its very first game in April 2014.
Colts QB Luck throwing footballs again as part of rehab
Andrew Luck’s progress is good news for the Colts, who stand to see a rise in season ticket sales if fans feel more secure about the star quarterback’s health.
Fieldhouse to lose Bankers Life moniker after insurer declines to renew naming deal
The 18,165-seat sports and entertainment venue known as Bankers Life Fieldhouse isn’t going anywhere, but the moniker will disappear next year.
Manning shed Papa John’s franchises prior to chain’s NFL split
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning sold 31 Denver-area Papa John's stores last week, three days before the NFL replaced the chain as its official pizza sponsor.
Pacers name new PR chief to replace retiring Bill Benner
A Fishers native and Butler University graduate has been hired to succeed senior vice president Bill Benner, a longtime fixture in the local sports community.
Local investigation firm faces suit over evidence in Manning doping probe
The case involves a probe Phenix Investigations Inc. conducted in 2015 after former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and other star athletes were accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.