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Mark Montieth: Pacers hope fortune finally favors them

May 8, 2026
Mark Montieth

It promises to be one of the most dramatic moments in franchise history, fraught with tension and significance.

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‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Hammond mayor ready for Bears stadium

February 19, 2026
Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

The Bears are prepared to invest about $2 billion for the stadium project in Hammond, according to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.

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Derek Schultz: Local sports officials exploring a bid to host the NFL Draft

May 1, 2026 | Derek Schultz

In 2015, after a half-century in New York City, the NFL turned its draft into a road show.

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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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Fever lose forward Chloe Bibby, guard Kristy Wallace in expansion draft

April 3, 2026 | Associated Press and IBJ Staff

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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Federal legislation that Braun calls ‘crazy’ is aimed at Bears and Indiana

March 26, 2026 | Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, say the bill would protect taxpayers from being extorted by team owners for huge subsidies. The legislation would likely face an uphill climb in the Republican-controlled Congress.

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WNBA, players union reach ‘transformative’ agreement in principle

March 18, 2026 | Associated Press

Now, the league will have a sprint over the next two months to get to opening day on May 8.

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Indy Chamber, IU Indianapolis partner to research women in sports leadership

March 10, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

New research from the Indy Chamber and IU Indianapolis shows Indianapolis is a top site for women in sports leadership roles.

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Indiana lawmakers set to approve stadium bill as Illinois inches closer to Bears deal

February 26, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

The Indiana Senate is set to vote as soon as Thursday afternoon on legislation that would authorize the financing and construction of a stadium in Hammond.

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Chicago Bears say HQ, training facility would not be part of stadium deal in Indiana

February 23, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Last week, the mayor of Hammond said the NFL franchise had been talking about moving “Halas Hall, everything” to Indiana.

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Bears stadium bill would mean millions in tax increases, impact statement shows

February 23, 2026 | Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The precise cost of the project is unknown at this time though the Chicago Bears have committed $2 billion and public funding could total $1 billion.

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After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois

February 21, 2026 | Danny Ecker, Crain's Chicago Business

The back and forth comes as the team tries to advance legislation in two states without making public comments that could sour relationships or scuttle talks on either side of the border.

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Jim Irsay’s memorabilia will be unified for final time at upcoming auctions

February 20, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

More than 300 items are displayed on Christie’s website to provide a peek at one of the most significant collections ever assembled by one person.

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Bears, bonds and budgeting: Where do things stand with Indiana’s pursuit of the Chicago Bears?

February 20, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

After a chaotic day of hearings, statements and press conferences across two states, Indiana is in a better position to land the site for the charter NFL franchise’s home games than it was a week ago. Here’s where things stand.

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Indy stadium board distributes survey seeking feedback on Major League Soccer effort

February 19, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Indianapolis has been in pursuit of an MLS club since April 2024, when Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the city’s intent to use the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport in a stadium and mixed-use district.

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UPDATE: Amended bill paves way for potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond

February 19, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

As amended Thursday, Senate Bill 27 creates a financial framework for the construction of a new stadium and puts to rest speculation as to where that stadium might be built.

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Chicago Bears affirm interest in Hammond as House considers amended stadium bill

February 19, 2026 | IBJ Staff

In a statement released Thursday morning, the Bears said they are “committed” to continuing their exploration of a targeted development site near Hammond.

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Pacers fined $100K for holding out starters in Feb. 3 matchup with Utah Jazz

February 13, 2026 | Associated Press

The NBA’s player participation policy was put in place in September 2023 to try to discourage clubs from purposely losing in order to improve their chances with the draft lottery.

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Key state lawmaker casts doubt on Indianapolis’ aspirations for MLS stadium

February 12, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

For the second time in as many months, a state lawmaker is questioning the city’s chances of financing a potential Major League Soccer stadium.

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Portage pitches $5B lakefront stadium, entertainment district to Chicago Bears

February 11, 2026 | Eniola Longe, Inside INdiana Business

Halas Harbor, named for the team’s founder, George Halas, is being billed as a privately funded, shovel-ready site that could break ground as early as June of this year.

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unite on a star-studded US World Cup qualifying roster

February 11, 2026 | Associated Press

Fellow Indiana Fever player Aliyah Boston, who played for the U.S. at the Olympic qualifying tournament in 2024, rounds out the squad.

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Portage mayor to make pitch for Chicago Bears stadium site

February 10, 2026 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

Portage is the latest community to throw its hat into the ring following a December announcement from Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren that the team is expanding its search for a new stadium site to include northwest Indiana.

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