Female-focused sports campus partners with Sports Tech HQ to expand offerings
An Indianapolis-based economic development nonprofit is working with the leaders of Marvella, a $98 million Indiana sports and leadership campus aimed at girls and women.
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Noblesville rebrands event center and arena prior to opening
The 4,200-seat arena will be the home court for the NBA developmental league affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, now known as the Indiana Mad Ants.
Indiana Fever remake roster with flurry of weekend moves
Veterans DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham among new players.
IMS Museum sells ‘historically significant’ Mercedes-Benz at auction for record price
The nonprofit museum partnered with Ontario-based RM Sothebys to sell some of its most valuable cars with the goal of raising $100 million for its endowment.
Indianapolis performances, parties ramp up excitement for WWE’s Royal Rumble
From independent wrestling matches to Chreece-curated rap battles, Indianapolis put on a show for the thousands of pro wrestling fans visiting for this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble.
Photo gallery: Thousands turn out for WWE SmackDown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Friday night’s SmackDown event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse drew thousands of spectators and kicked off Indianapolis’ Royal Rumble weekend. Check out these photos of wrestlers—and fans—in action.
Two central Indiana cities among finalists for USA Gymnastics facility
Sources told IBJ that the Indiana cities are competing with a community in Texas.
Downtown YMCA location to close in March
The organization’s CEO wrote in an email to members that the decision was made to balance the organization’s long-term sustainability with member needs.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever to play exhibition at Iowa
The preseason game will allow Clark to play as a pro with her current team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where she starred in college on her way to becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA.
City’s prelude to Royal Rumble includes murals, beats and laughs
The Indianapolis arts community is expressing excitement for the WWE’s Royal Rumble through murals, a comedy event and a hip-hop show.
Caitlin Clark declines invite to 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend
Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro.
Indiana Fever re-sign Kelsey Mitchell, maintaining All-Star pairing with Caitlin Clark
Playing alongside Clark in the backcourt last season, Mitchell posted the best statistical season of her seven-year career.
NCAA moves men’s basketball title game to earlier time
Gone is the 9:20 p.m. tipoff time that challenged all but the biggest fans to remain awake for “One Shining Moment.”
Hailie Deegan turns attention to IndyCar after failing to find NASCAR funding
Deegan will drive this year for Brownsburg-based HMD Motorsports in Indy NXT, which is IndyCar’s top development series.
McLaren eyes expansion into sports cars in decision that could affect IndyCar, Formula E teams
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown clearly has put careful thought into an expansion plan and is eyeing entry into the World Endurance Championship in 2027.
Westfield seeks state support for taxing district near Grand Park
The city will need state legislators to amend existing rules for professional sports and convention development areas for one to be created at Grand Park Sports Campus.
IBJ Podcast: The latest on downtown soccer stadium, $78M Fever facility and Simon hotel/concert venue
The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center has joined the roster of projects announced for the southeast quadrant of the Mile Square, which includes the prospective site of a Major League Soccer stadium.
Lou Anarumo hoping to make most of fresh start as Colts defensive coordinator
Anarumo has a track record of being aggressive and using multiple defensive formations. That’s a big change from what Colts fans saw under former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
Colts hire Bengals’ defensive coordinator after missing playoffs again, source says
Lou Anarumo replaces Gus Bradley, whose contract was not renewed following an 8-9 season in which the Colts missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year.
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman seeks breakthrough for Black coaches on historic day in America
University of Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is trying to become the first Black coach to capture a college title at the highest level in America’s favorite sport.