Struggling Indiana Fever on track to get WNBA’s top draft pick
While most WNBA teams are battling for playoff spots, Indiana, New York, Chicago and Las Vegas are jockeying for the draft lottery position.
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With arm strength returning, Luck hopes to check off more boxes in first start of comeback
The big question in the Colts’ preseason opener on Thursday is how Andrew Luck’s shoulder will react under game conditions, especially when he takes his first hit. For now, Luck is concentrating on getting re-acclimated to the big stage.
NASCAR chairman France takes leave after DWI, drug arrest
Brian France is a third-generation leader of NASCAR. His late grandfather Bill France Sr. founded the company in 1948.
MIKE LOPRESTI: These 10 Hoosiers made a mark on baseball
They’re not all in Cooperstown, but these players influenced the game in unique ways.
Indy Eleven crashes top five in USL attendance
Soccer franchise getting big boost from move to larger league.
Colts, fans are happy campers as Luck returns to action
After more than 19 months of answering questions about his surgically repaired throwing shoulder, quarterback Andrew Luck finally got a chance to show everyone exactly what he could do Thursday during the team’s first training camp workout at Grand Park in Westfield.
Indians need to don rally caps to keep status as league attendance leader
Last season, the tribe brought an average of 9,159 fans to Victory Field per game to lead the International League. With 21 home games left this season, the club needs to make up a lot of ground.
Colts will give Luck days off but no limitations on field
The team’s plan calls for Andrew Luck to throw about four days per week at training camp, simulating his regular-season routine. But nobody can say with certainty when, or if, the quarterback will regain his Pro Bowl form.
NCAA to study possible effects of widespread legal wagering
The Indianapolis-based NCAA plans to study how the expansion of legalized betting could affect college athletics and member schools.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Indians’ new manager has them in pennant fight
Brian Esposito gets the most out of players, most of whom would rather be playing in Pittsburgh.
Fever attendance better than record would indicate in dismal season
Off-the-court features like kids days and free food have been key to putting fans in seats as the team struggles mightily on court.
Lawsuit alleges USA Diving ignored sex abuse of divers
Two former divers are suing Indianapolis-based USA Diving, accusing the national governing body of ignoring or obstructing inquiries into allegations that a coach sexually abused them when they were young athletes.
CNO Financial extends sponsorship deal with Monumental Marathon
CNO initially signed a three-year deal in 2016 to become the title sponsor of the annual race organized by local not-for-profit Beyond Monumental.
Indianapolis chosen to host NCAA Final Four in 2026
The event, scheduled for April 4 and April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium, will be the ninth time the city hosts the men’s basketball championship tournament.
Indianapolis resident wins World Series of Poker title, claims massive prize
John Cynn, 33, said after the victory that he felt "pretty overwhelmed" and that the prize money would be "life-changing."
Pendleton OKs development of $14M sports and health center
The Pendleton Council approved the project Thursday night, along with a $3.2 million incentive package to help encourage the development.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Hosting Colts camp is test for Grand Park
It’s all hands on deck as the massive Hamilton County complex prepares for its big moment.
Ex-Louisville players sue NCAA over vacated national title
The Indianapolis-based NCAA stripped the University of Louisville of the title as part of sanctions for violations discovered during an escort scandal investigation.
Pacers Gaming ranks No. 13 at mid-season but boasts fan support in NBA 2K League
The team’s strong online following is more important to the Pacers brand than racking up wins on the virtual hardwood.
Little League, home builder halt plan for Zionsville HQ development
Little League International said it “believes it’s in everyone’s best interest to pursue other options for the development of the Little League Central Region Headquarters.”