Fever lose forward Chloe Bibby, guard Kristy Wallace in expansion draft
The league’s teams protected five players apiece ahead of the expansion draft but those lists were not made public, leading to speculation about which players were available.
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Guilty plea made in Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of $380M
Drive Planning operated an office in Fishers that was overseen by former managing partner Gerardo Linarducci, who is facing civil fraud charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and multiple lawsuits from investors.
Indiana University hangs on to beat Miami, claim first national football title
Indiana (16-0) capped a historic run by winning the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn’t carry suicide warnings, FDA says
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials say a comprehensive review “found no increased risk” related to suicide among users of the GLP-1 drugs, including Eli Lilly and Co.’s Zepbound, used to treat obesity.
Indianapolis Colts to retain Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen after season’s second-half collapse
Sunday’s 38-30 loss to the Houston Texans was the seventh straight loss for the Colts (8-9), who were eliminated from postseason contention last week by a Houston win.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had wide impact
Locally, IBJ carried stories about the deaths of several influential figures. Here’s a look back at those we lost in 2025.
UPDATE: Indy Fuel’s league, players union tentatively agree on new CBA after weekend strike
The work stoppage resulted in the postponement of three games on the Indy Fuel’s schedule.
UPDATE: IU locks up football coach Cignetti with huge new contract
Under the new eight-year pact, Curt Cignetti becomes the third-highest-paid coach in college football, behind only Georgia’s Kirby Smart and Ohio State’s Ryan Day.
Nestlé to cut 16K jobs globally as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign
Workers at Nestlé’s Anderson, Indiana, plant make and distribute Coffee mate’s traditional creamers, as well as the Natural Bliss line.
Banana Ball League to include Indianapolis Clowns team in 2026
In tribute to the original barnstorming baseball squad that inspired their founding, the popular Savannah Bananas are adding a Clowns team in 2026 as part of an expanded schedule.
Caitlin Clark says Napheesa Collier made valid points in fiery exit interview criticizing Commissioner Engelbert
Minnesota Lynx star Collier said Tuesday that Engelbert told her in a private conversation Clark and other players “should be on their knees” in gratitude for the platform the WNBA has given them.
Caitlin Clark to miss remainder of WNBA season: ‘Disappointed isn’t a big enough word’
The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game.
UPDATE: Pacers, Rick Carlisle agree to contract extension
Carlisle, 65, has led the team since 2021. He was previously head coach of the Pacers from 2003 to 2007.
Rahm wins LIV Golf season points title, then falls in playoff to Munoz in Indianapolis
This weekend’s stop in Westfield was expected to set records for the tour, which confirmed it would use its one-year option and return to The Club at Chatham Hills for a 2026 contest.
Caitlin Clark won’t play in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game
The injured Indiana Fever star said she was “incredibly sad and disappointed” that she wouldn’t be able to play in the game or participate in Friday’s 3-point contest in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark out again with groin injury, will miss sold-out matchup with Paige Bueckers
The game at the 20,000-seat American Airlines Center in Dallas was one of several moved to bigger arenas this year in the WNBA due to high demand for tickets from those wanting to see Clark play.
J.M. Smucker announces plans to close Indianapolis Hostess facility
J.M. Smucker Co. said it plans to announce next steps when it reports its fourth-quarter earnings next month.
UPDATE: Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sidelined with left quad strain
Clark is averaging 19 points, 9.3 assists and 6 rebounds through four games this season. She played nearly 38 minutes in a 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty on Saturday.
Jim Irsay remembered for love of football, commitment to music, animal welfare
Tributes poured in Wednesday after the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay from a long list of sports, civic and not-for-profit leaders.
Team Penske fires Cindric, other key officials involved in latest scandal
The announcement comes days after two of the team’s cars were moved to the back of the 2025 Indianapolis 500 starting grid.