Senate passes Chicago Bears stadium bill in show of support for NFL team
Senate Bill 27 would establish the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to issue bonds, acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities.
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IU football championship bobbleheads become top sellers
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum said this week its Indiana University football championship collection has become the best-selling set in its 12-year history.
Indiana’s title defense will feature back-to-back matchups with Ohio State and Michigan
The Big Ten Conference released its 2026 league schedule on Tuesday.
Indiana Senate set to vote on Bears stadium bill this week
Senate Bill 27 creates the framework for a stadium deal by establishing a public body that can issue bonds, acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases.
Caitlin Clark joining NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ for at least 2 games
NBC announced Tuesday that Clark—the Indiana Fever superstar with an enormous following—is joining the network’s pregame coverage for its debut of “Sunday Night Basketball” this weekend.
NFL Flag Championships to be played at Grand Park
The third annual NFL Flag Championships are expected to draw more than 350 youth flag football teams and thousands of spectators to Westfield.
Visit Indy: NFL set to tour possible draft host sites
Local officials are using the NFL Scouting Combine as an opportunity to show off the city as they seek to land the NFL Draft in the future.
The Chicago Bears, Indiana and the math behind NFL stadium deals
Professional sports experts say past NFL stadium deals might offer Indiana lawmakers a few clues to what a Lake County deal could mean for both the team and the state.
Mary Kay Huse: Hoosier state’s passion puts Indiana on volleyball map
The stats and the history are there to warrant Indiana’s place as a premier volleyball community.
Indy Ignite prepare for home opener in rebranded league with new coach
The Indy Ignite professional volleyball team will take to the court Saturday for its home opener at Fishers Event Center with a 3-0 record, with club officials eager to build off an inaugural season in 2025 that saw the squad fall one victory short of a championship.
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
The IndyCar driver said after the ruling that he was “disappointed that any damages have been awarded to McLaren” but has not decided on his next legal step.
Legislative committee sends amended Bears stadium bill to full Senate
The vote came after little discussion and no testimony—no one from the public signed up to talk about the bill.
Indiana’s first padel facility opening in Westfield
The new facility has two courts dedicated to padel, a fast-growing racquet sport that blends elements of tennis and squash.
Indianapolis secures NFL Scouting Combine through 2028
Other announcements made at Visit Indy’s annual State of Tourism event include the addition of two medical conventions to the city’s slate.
NCAA announces slate of events for Final Four weekend
Plans are coming together for what is expected to be the most action-packed Final Four weekend in history, with the NCAA on Wednesday unveiling community initiatives and events for this year’s event.
Hoosiers receive hero’s welcome in return to Indiana as football national champions
Turning out in freezing temperatures and brutally cold wind chills, fans, players and coaches celebrated college football’s implausible national champions.
IU football updates: Mendoza says Kirkwood celebration ‘epitomizes the Hoosier spirit,’ will sign autographs in Bloomington on Wednesday
IBJ reporters bring you coverage of the fanfare, festivities and the football from central Indiana and south Florida as the Hoosiers take on The University of Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Indiana University hangs on to beat Miami, claim first national football title
Indiana (16-0) capped a historic run by winning the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Photo gallery: IU fans rally in Miami ahead of College Football Playoff championship game
Hours before kickoff, in a sea of cream and crimson outside Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, one IU fan said nabbing a ticket to the College Football Playoff national championship was like “winning the lottery.”
College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of looming deadline from ESPN
If the commissioners can’t agree on a new number, the tournament would automatically stay at 12, with a deadline of Dec. 1, 2026, to make any changes for the following season.