Hammond mayor: Indiana’s bid for Bears relocation ‘extremely serious’
Indiana officials are keeping up their push to attract a planned new stadium for the Chicago Bears into northwest Indiana.
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Adam Vinatieri, Drew Brees headline NFL Hall of Fame class missing Bill Belichick
Vinatieri was one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history and quarterback Brees made the Pro Bowl 13 times in his career.
Pacers trade Mathurin, Jackson, draft picks to Clippers for center Ivica Zubac
Zubac, who turns 29 next month, is signed through the 2027-28 season, meaning he’ll be around when two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton returns from his torn Achilles tendon next season.
Indiana House speaker to sponsor Bears stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun said observers should start watching the Bears’ public responses to Indiana’s actions to get an idea “where this is headed.”
ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone
ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel. The league will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist
When Josef Newgarden and Will Power’s cars failed inspection moments before they were due to run for the pole at Indianapolis last May, Roger Penske fired his top three executives, including Cindric.
Indiana Sports Corp. to host service day honoring Jim Morris
The nonprofit will host the Jim Morris Day of Service on March 24, with a focus on tidying up downtown before the men’s basketball season culminates at Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse nearly two weeks later.
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.
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.