Shackell, Walsh siblings produce milestone performances at swim trials
The Shackell siblings of Carmel and the Walsh sisters of Nashville cast aside any discussion of sibling rivalries at this week’s U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
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Olympians to leave swim trials with art-adorned racing helmets
The project, featuring 13 Indiana artists, serves as an intersection of visual art, swimming and the city’s stature as home of the Indianapolis 500.
Dressel, Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials
Meanwhile, Kate Douglass locked up her third individual event at the Olympics with another victory Saturday in Indianapolis.
Notre Dame swimmer Chris Guiliano qualifies for his third Olympics event at trials
On Friday, Guiliano became the first American male to qualify in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events since Matt Biondi in 1988 and will also compete on multiple relay teams.
Swim trials attendance continues to break records, USA Swimming CEO says
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis have already set two single-night indoor attendance records over the past week. Next is the overall event record set in Omaha in 2016.
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.
NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments, source says
Many in college basketball have said they believe the 68-team fields and three weekends of play are ideal, but pressure has grown to add teams and games to one of the nation’s most popular sports events.
Bloomington band Six Foot Blonde is in the swim of music industry
After playing the USA Swimming Live show, Six Foot Blonde will headline historic venues in New York City, Chicago and Cleveland in July. Five of the six band members grew up in central Indiana
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.
Pascal Siakam, Pacers agree on $189M, four-year contract, source says
The Pacers were clear going into the offseason that retaining Siakam was a top priority after he quickly became a major part of the team that would reach the Eastern Conference finals.
Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game sets WNBA TV ratings record
Caitlin Clark and the Fever have played in the five most-watched WNBA games since 2002, with two of those five matchups coming against Chicago.
Noblesville’s Whitlock becomes youngest male to make U.S. Olympic swim team since 2000
Luke Whitlock, 18, of Noblesville qualified for the U.S. Olympic swim team Tuesday night by finishing second to two-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke in the men’s 800-meter freestyle.
Sportscaster Dave Calabro retiring after 32 years at WTHR-TV
Dave Calabro, a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Butler University, joined the staff of WTHR-TV Channel 13 in 1992.
Indiana swimmers grab Olympic spots on night for big names at trials
Chris Guiliano of Notre Dame, Drew Kibler of Carmel and Lilly King of Evansville qualified for the Olympics on Monday night, and other swimmers with Indiana ties finished high enough in their events to be in the mix for the U.S. Olympic team (with photo gallery).
Between sessions of swimming trials, fans find a hot time on Georgia Street
Olympic hopefuls, family members and fans visit Georgia Street and Toyota Aqua Zone at Indiana Convention Center.
Angel Reese contends she was making basketball play on Caitlin Clark despite flagrant foul call
In front of another sellout crowd in Indianapolis, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever took an elbow to the head, courtesy Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky.
Gretchen Walsh follows world record with 1st Olympic berth; Carson Foster wins 400 IM
A dozen swimmers with ties to Indiana competed in events Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with several semifinal competitors advancing to finals.
Shackells celebrate strong starts for brother, sister duo at U.S. Olympic swimming trials
Aaron Shackell became the first American to qualify for the Paris Games by winning his race with a time of 3 minutes, 45.46 seconds on Saturday—just minutes after his sister qualified for Sunday night’s women’s 100 butterfly final.
Aaron Shackell of Carmel swims to berth in Olympics
The Carmel Swim Club swimmer upset Tokyo bronze medalist Kieran Smith on Saturday night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Swimmers from Carmel, Noblesville have strong starts at Olympic trials
Luke Whitlock of Noblesville was the top qualifier in the men’s 400-meter freestyle event during preliminary heats Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. Alex and Aaron Shackell also finished among top qualifiers.