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SPEEDWAY, Ind. — In the 116-year history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there has never been an African-American winner on the IMS oval… until now! Bubba Wallace, who races for 23XI Racing, which is partially owned by Michael Jordan, was able to save just enough fuel when the race was forced into an overtime scenario […]
Clark, Haliburton Named Among Indiana’s Most Influential The Indianapolis Business Journal has released its annual list of the 250 Most Influential Hoosiers, and 2025’s honorees include sports stars Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton, along with more than 60 new faces across business, government, and community sectors. “Every year, we see fresh faces stepping up and […]
NEW YORK–The New York Liberty overcame an eight-point deficit to knock off the Indiana Fever Tuesday night 98-84 at the Barclays Center. The Liberty shot 52% from the field, 55% from three-point range, and 95% from the free throw line. The Liberty had six players score in double figures led by Jonquel Jones with 18 […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Hall of Fame Sportswriter Bob Hammel died over the weekend. Indiana University Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Don Fischer is remembering Hammel as a “wonderful man.” Fischer also says Hammel was one of the smartest people he ever spent time around. Hammel spent 40 years with the Bloomington Herald-Telephone and later Herald-Times, including 30 as sports […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the Brickyard 400. Siakam will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS to lead the field around the 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 615-horsepower Blazer EV SS is the most powerful EV […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White said Sunday that Fever guard Caitlin Clark is expected to miss Tuesday night’s game against the New York Liberty. Clark is dealing with a right groin injury that she sustained against the Connecticut Sun last Tuesday. She did not play in the WNBA All-Star game or the three-point contest. […]
Free Events During WNBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in Indianapolis The WNBA All-Star Weekend 2025 is taking over Indianapolis—and the best part? Many events are totally free and open to the public! Whether you’re a hoops fan, an art lover, or just looking for something fun to do downtown, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a roundup […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark announced Thursday afternoon that she will not be taking part in the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest or the All-Star game this weekend because of her groin injury. “I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point Contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest […]
BROOKLYN, NY.—The New York Liberty got off to a fast start, led by as many as 27, and trounced the Indiana Fever Wednesday night 98-77 at the Barclays Center. Fever guard Caitlin Clark missed the game with a groin injury. Her team only shot 37% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Conversely, the […]
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Fever (12-10) outscored the Connecticut Sun (3-19) 23-17 in the fourth quarter to go on to win 85-77 Tuesday night. Indiana would lead by as many as 9 in the game, but they only led by two halftime and at the end of the third quarter. They held the Sun to 36% shooting […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will take part in the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest this Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as part of the All-Star weekend festivities. That announcement was made Tuesday and it’s her first ever professional three-point contest. Last year Clark set a new franchise record for three-pointers made in a single season, making […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana University has reintroduced the Bison as its official mascot, naming it “Hoosier The Bison.” The mascot will make its first public appearance on August 30 at the IU football season opener against Old Dominion. The Bison has a long history in Indiana and at IU, with previous iterations dating back to the 1960s. […]
