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Former IU Indy player returns to city for Final Four in UConn jersey

April 2, 2026
Chris Schumerth, Special to IBJ

This is Alec Millender’s second time at the Final Four. But last year in San Antonio, he wasn’t a player; he was writing stories for IU Indy’s Sports Capital Journalism Program.

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Dan Dakich exiting his AM sports talk radio job

March 31, 2026
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The former Indiana University basketball player and interim coach is set to host his final episode of “The Dan Dakich Show” on WXNT-AM 1430.

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Women’s flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut

May 20, 2026 | Associated Press

Women’s flag football is looking to join a list of sports that have gained NCAA championship status through the Emerging Sports for Women program.

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Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25 fiscal year

May 8, 2026 | Associated Press

The Big Ten Conference joined the Southeastern Conference in crossing the $1 billion mark in total revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a significant uptick in payouts to its member schools.

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Sorsby’s gambling addiction casts light on issue that could affect thousands of college athletes

April 28, 2026 | Associated Press

Experts fear the recent gambling issues that have arisen in college sports are just the “tip of the iceberg.”

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Former Indiana University QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for gambling addiction

April 27, 2026 | Associated Press

ESPN, citing unidentified sources, reported that Brendan Sorsby allegedly made “thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a gambling app.”

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Mark Montieth: Maria Marchesano returns to Butler to bring women’s hoops back in contention

April 24, 2026 | Mark Montieth

Maria Marchesano not only wants to win, she has a knack for it.

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NFL draft in NIL era includes players taking pay cut to go from college to pros

April 24, 2026 | Associated Press

Because of revenue sharing and name, image and likeness money, many college players are already millionaires before they ever arrive in the NFL.

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Derek Schultz: Indy flexed its hospitality muscles in a wild, two-year run of major sporting events

April 17, 2026 | Derek Schultz

Here’s a look back at an exciting and eclectic mix of celebrated events — with quotes that speak to the city’s success as a host.

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NCAA committee recommends earlier start to football season

April 17, 2026 | Associated Press

The earlier start date would allow flexibility for potential expansion to the College Football Playoff.

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Fishers Event Center to host inaugural Big Ten volleyball tournament

April 16, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The tournament will be held at Fishers Event Center, the same venue where the Indy Ignite plays its home matches.

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NCAA urges further study of proposed age-based eligibility model

April 16, 2026 | Associated Press

The possibility of an age-based model comes after numerous athletes have challenged NCAA eligibility rules in lawsuits with the hope of extending their college careers.

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Mark Montieth: Michigan’s portal-savvy coach shows how much hoops has changed since IU’s heyday

April 10, 2026 | Mark Montieth

If you want to illustrate how college basketball has changed over the years, you could do worse than simply drawing a line between these two groups.

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NCAA HQ

Indiana appeals court upholds trial court’s ruling in favor of NCAA in football head injury case

April 7, 2026 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

The case debated whether the NCAA had a duty to warn individual student athletes about the risks of football-related head trauma, which can lead to death.

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Michigan survives UConn to win first NCAA national title since 1989

April 6, 2026 | Associated Press

Connecticut fell short in its effort to become the first program since Coach John Wooden’s dominant UCLA teams of the 1960s and 1970s to win three championships over a four-season span.

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Mary Washington edges Emory for 1st D-III championship

April 5, 2026 | Associated Press

The victory came as part of triple-header championship college basketball event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. 

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Pace Prosser’s double-double helps Gannon beat Lander in D-II championship game

April 5, 2026 | Associated Press

The Golden Knights topped the Bearcats in a battle between two teams aiming for a first national championship.

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“The Year was Indy”: Merch pop-up celebrates Indy’s historic Final Four run

April 4, 2026 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

The shop, located at 1 Virginia Avenue downtown, features vintage designs honoring the eight previous times Indianapolis has hosted the tournament.

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Freshmen make big impact at Arizona — with veterans’ help

April 4, 2026 | Matt St. Charles, Special to IBJ

The challenge of trying to win in March with a heavy dependence on freshmen has been well documented. But others on the team say this group is more mature.

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Tattoos reveal Lendeborg’s journey to confidence, success

April 4, 2026 | Jenna Black, Special to IBJ

The Michigan Wolverine was named the Big Ten Player of the Year despite struggling with his confidence much of his life.

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Around Greenfield, Mullins’ moment was nothing new: ‘I’ve seen that shot a thousand times’

April 4, 2026 | Colby Shannon, Special to IBJ

The Mullins are treating Saturday’s game just like any other. Katie Mullins said, “We’re gonna do what we normally do every single time we go to a game. We’re kind of superstitious.”

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Mark Montieth: Wisman, a key contributor to IU’s 1976 title, joins team at Final Four with blend of memories

April 3, 2026 | Mark Montieth

Former point guard Jim Wisman is well known for an on-court incident with Bobby Knight, but his heroics in the 1976 championship game and the lessons learned at IU more than make up for it.

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