Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women’s Soccer League team
Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women’s pro team to the city.
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F1 closer to approving expanded grid for GM entry initially started by Michael Andretti
With a restructuring at Indianapolis-based Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased.
Verdict in trademark case could be legal test for sports merchandising
At least a dozen schools have sued the defendants over their use of vintage sports logos and images, including Purdue University, Stanford and UCLA.
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.
McLaren’s IndyCar team makes leadership changes as Gavin Ward leaves role as team principal
Arrow McLaren said it will rely on a handful of leadership additions, including former Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan and former IndyCar race director Brian Barnhart.
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.
McGinnis memorabilia — including championship rings — to be auctioned Nov. 30
The live sale is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. online with bidding also available in person at Ripley Auctions’ gallery at 5451 N. Rural St. in Indianapolis.
IU rewards Curt Cignetti for 10-0 start to season with 8-year contract
Cignetti has done what many thought impossible—leading the Hoosiers into the top five in the college football rankings and putting them on the precipice of a playoff spot in his first season.
Hole-in-one: How Westfield secured flagship LIV Golf event
The tour this week said The Club at Chatham Hills will host LIV Indianapolis Aug. 15-17, serving as the individual player championship round and regular-season finale.
Q&A with Joey Graziano, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Just months after leading the NBA’s effort with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, lifelong New Yorker Joey Graziano made the move to Indianapolis to take on a new role, this time with the parent company of the Indiana Pacers.
Indianapolis keeping NFL Scouting Combine through at least 2026
The decision, announced by the league Thursday, will keep the five-day event in the same city where it has been held since 1987.
LIV Golf to host 2025 individual championship event at Chatham Hills in Westfield
LIV Golf Indianapolis, scheduled for Aug. 15-17, is expected to draw up to 30,000 spectators to The Club at Chatham Hills.
Caitlin Clark steps off court, onto fairway to play in LPGA pro-am
The Fever star will be playing the front nine with Nelly Korda, the LPGA’s player of the year, and the back nine with 10-time Major winner Annika Sorenstam.
Money in NCAA sports has been profitable for a few, but degree remains ultimate prize for many
Money received through NIL agreements has changed the equation for some athletes, but for most, money available to them through NIL remains a small consideration compared with earning a degree and competing in the sports they love.
Stephanie White’s return to Indiana Fever seen as homecoming
New Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and members of the team’s front office expressed their thoughts on White’s return to the franchise during a Monday afternoon introductory news conference.
Q&A: CIB’s Andy Mallon talks about Taylor Swift, Pan Am Plaza construction and more
Mallon spoke with IBJ about what it’s been like to oversee the board at a time when so much is going on.
USA Track and Field to bring US Paralympics track and field program under its roof in January
The merger gives Para track and field athletes the same sort of access to the support and development as U.S. track and field athletes.
Colts bench struggling Anthony Richardson, turn to Joe Flacco
Richardson is the second quarterback chosen in the first four picks of the 2023 NFL draft to be benched by his team this season.
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.
WNBA players opt out of contract in push for higher compensation
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association said it has a handful of priorities for negotiations, including getting a cut of revenue, higher salaries, and improving benefits for retirees and pregnancy.