“The Year was Indy”: Merch pop-up celebrates Indy’s historic Final Four run
The shop, located at 1 Virginia Avenue downtown, features vintage designs honoring the eight previous times Indianapolis has hosted the tournament.
College Sports
Freshmen make big impact at Arizona — with veterans’ help
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.
Tattoos reveal Lendeborg’s journey to confidence, success
The Michigan Wolverine was named the Big Ten Player of the Year despite struggling with his confidence much of his life.
Around Greenfield, Mullins’ moment was nothing new: ‘I’ve seen that shot a thousand times’
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.”
Mark Montieth: Wisman, a key contributor to IU’s 1976 title, joins team at Final Four with blend of memories
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.
NCAA uses full-court press to protect branded phrases like ‘March Madness’
“Clean zones” have been created around tournament venues, where police are prepared to toss out vendors without a permit and others selling unlicensed gear bearing NCAA branding.
Lineups set for Championship Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
While the four teams playing in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium are getting most of the attention, there are other championship games this weekend in Indianapolis.
Former IU Indy player returns to city for Final Four in UConn jersey
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.
NCAA approves stiff suspensions for coaches and steep fines for schools that take ‘ghost transfers’
Penalties include a suspension of the head coach for 50% of a season and a fine amounting to 20% of that sport’s budget.
Photo gallery: Workers construct NCAA Fan Fest at convention center
This weekend’s event will feature nearly 20 interactive fan areas, often called activations, from more than a dozen of the NCAA’s business partners and sponsors.
Miracle shot has Braylon Mullins’ hometown eager for Final Four reunion with UConn star
In a community full of fans who typically root for Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame or Butler, Mullins has suddenly turned Greenfield into a haven of UConn fans.
Dan Dakich exiting his AM sports talk radio job
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.
Final Four in Indy is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
At the Final Four in Indianapolis, the third-seeded University of Illinois will pass for something resembling Cinderella in a field with two No. 1 seeds and a No. 2.
Arizona’s 2nd-half comeback ruins Purdue’s Final Four hopes
The second-seeded Boilers built a seven-point halftime lead but couldn’t contain the Wildcats in the second half. The victory propels Arizona into the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Federal judge denies NCAA’s restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using ‘March Madness’
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt ruled the Indianapolis-based NCAA did not show how the online sports wagering platform’s use of the terms would cause irreparable harm.
Purdue moves into Elite Eight with last-second victory over Texas
Purdue University is one victory away from playing in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in Indianapolis.
Butler brings back former player Ronald Nored to coach the Bulldogs
Nored started at point guard for Butler when the Bulldogs made consecutive NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
Marian women win 1st NAIA title since 2017 by topping 2-time defending champ Dordt
Marian University (35-2) claimed the third National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics title in program history.
In era of NIL and transfers, Sweet 16 filled with veteran teams that have stuck together
Purdue and many other schools that are still alive in the NCAA Tournament are underscoring the value of continuity within a college basketball program.
Post Malone joins lineup of free Final Four concerts
Multi-genre hitmaker Post Malone will headline the closing night of the March Madness Music Festival at American Legion Mall.