A big play for youth, pro rugby is taking shape near downtown Indianapolis
Rugby Indy LLC expects to begin a $45 million revamp of Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium, at 1502 W. 16th St., this summer.
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Caitlin Clark looking forward to time off, turns down All-Star skills invitation
Clark is looking forward to the WNBA’s monthlong hiatus for the Paris Olympic Games, but first she will play for the WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. women’s Olympic team in Phoenix on Saturday night.
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend
The Olympic team’s matchup with Team WNBA on Saturday featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will be one of the toughest games the American squad will potentially play over the month.
Civic leaders praise Jim Morris for life of unselfish accomplishment
A long list of those who worked with Jim Morris and called him a friend expressed sorrow over his death while sharing gratitude for his leadership in Indianapolis over the past six decades.
Caitlin Clark captures two ESPY Awards for her college performance
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark won two of the three awards she was nominated for as the ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports.
Appeals court says some NCAA athletes might qualify as employees under federal wage laws
The court, in the latest challenge to the Indianapolis-based NCAA’s long-held notion of “amateurism” in college sports, said a test should be developed to differentiate between students who play college sports for fun and those whose effort “crosses the legal line into work.”
Here’s what’s in the NBA’s upcoming 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal
The NFL remains the top attraction because of its ratings and advertising prowess, but the NBA is a firm second and can command top dollar due to its younger viewers as well as having a ton of content.
Indy to host every major men’s college basketball championship in 2026
The NCAA on Thursday announced plans to conduct both the Division II and Division III men’s basketball championship games and the semifinals and final of the National Invitational Tournament in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Division I men’s Final Four.
Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for Rookie of the Year, voters say
Clark and Reese have garnered national attention with record-setting rookie seasons—leading to them being the first rookie duo to make the All-Star team since 2014—so it’s no surprise that they’re the leading candidates for the award.
Alexander Rossi cycles to top of IndyCar free agent list, seeks strong landing
As Rossi heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend ranked seventh in the championship standings but arguably the most consistent McLaren driver through the first eight races, he needs to find a new ride in an increasingly shrinking free agent market.
After years-long effort, IndyCar ready to unveil its hybrid engine system
IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend. It has been a joint effort involving IndyCar and engineers from Chevrolet and Honda, the two engine suppliers for the series.
Caitlin Clark-Gatorade ad explores new heights on JW Marriott hotel
The 34-story hotel’s facade has frequently been used to promote numerous local events and teams, but the 205-foot-tall Clark graphic for Gatorade marks the first obvious product advertisement on the building.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
The Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell also made the All-Star team.
IBJ Podcast: WWE bringing three marquee pro wrestling events to Lucas Oil Stadium
We’re giving host Mason King a break and turning the podcast microphone over to IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist and tourism reporter Mickey Shuey, who dive into the details of a first-of-its-kind deal between WWE and Indy.
FAQ: What’s the deal with a potential Indianapolis MLS ownership group?
While speculation abounds on the potential involvement of the Simon family, in particular, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has been silent about his knowledge of who might be part of the deal.
Drag racing great John Force improves, but faces long road to recovery after brain injury
Brownsburg-based John Force Racing said Sunday that the 75-year-old Force is gaining momentum in his recovery, but will remain in a neurological ICU for the immediate future.
City views soccer stadium as catalyst for growth
With funding plans for a proposed soccer stadium clearing another hurdle this week, Indianapolis leaders, developers and brokers are beginning to evaluate the impact such a project could have on the near-east side of downtown.
The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian
The plan is intended to settle a host of federal antitrust claims and also clears the way for schools to share revenue with athletes, a dramatic step that all but ends the NCAA’s longstanding amateurism model.
USA Basketball expects Haliburton to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
Tyrese Haliburton was hampered at the end of the Indiana Pacers’ playoff run by issues with his left hamstring.
City wants to jump into MLS stadium talks this summer
The city and the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County in the coming weeks will convene with the prospective MLS investor group to begin early design work for a stadium on the downtown heliport property.