Gambling on WNBA is way up, led by bets placed on Indiana Fever games
With fan interest in the WNBA exploding since Caitlin Clark’s rookie season, sportsbooks are eager to cash in. And the WNBA is courting gamblers more aggressively than ever.
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Rahm wins LIV Golf season points title, then falls in playoff to Munoz in Indianapolis
This weekend’s stop in Westfield was expected to set records for the tour, which confirmed it would use its one-year option and return to The Club at Chatham Hills for a 2026 contest.
Nearing US attendance record, LIV Golf commits to Westfield for 2026
The league—not even halfway through the inaugural, three-day LIV Indianapolis—announced Saturday it will use its one-year option to return to The Club at Chatham Hills next year for its individual championship.
LIV Golf sells out general admission passes for Friday, Saturday rounds
The tour has already sold out grounds passes for its Friday and Saturday rounds, along with several premium hospitality spaces. Click through our gallery to see photos of all the action on Friday.
16M and growing: What’s driving the NCAA’s effort to build its fan database?
Brian Higgins is the NCAA’s senior vice president of business performance and oversees the organization’s data collection and analysis work.
The NBA schedule is out. These 25 games will help define the 2025-26 season.
After years of contentious negotiations, fans will now flip among ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, NBA TV and Amazon’s Prime Video for national broadcasts.
Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break
The outgoing CEO of the Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics discussed transforming the organization, re-establishing trust after scandal and the search for her successor.
Indiana Fever to face Chicago Sky at home without Caitlin Clark, 2 other key injured guards
Clark’s continued absence has been complicated by the loss of two other key players who sustained season-ending injuries in Thursday’s loss at Phoenix.
Westfield looking to capitalize on LIV Golf spotlight
The London-based golf tour that is financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will bring 54 of the world’s top men’s golfers for the three-day LIV Golf Indianapolis Aug. 15-17.
How IndyCar, Fox each win in deal that gives media giant minority ownership
Executives, team officials and industry experts told IBJ they believe the Fox investment will help IndyCar better compete for fans in an increasingly crowded sports landscape.
Anthony Richardson injured as Colts fall to Ravens in preseason opener
Richardson left with the injured finger in the middle of the Colts’ second possession after being sacked.
NFL, ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network, other media assets
The league and ESPN still have to negotiate a final agreement and get approval from NFL owners. The agreement will also have to undergo regulatory approvals.
Indy Ignite part of new professional women’s volleyball league after merger
The merger between the Pro Volleyball Federation and start-up Major League Volleyball, announced Tuesday morning, will create one unified professional women’s volleyball league that will play under the MLV name.
IBJ Podcast: Christine Brennan on Caitlin Clark’s cultural influence and the WNBA’s growing pains
The sports broadcasting veteran speaks candidly on her new book about Clark, the WNBA’s flawed handling of Clark’s debut and its continuing struggle with balancing promotion, parity and politics
NCAA seeks safe bet amid surge in sports gambling
The organization’s once-icy relationship with the sports betting industry is beginning to thaw, but the Indianapolis-based nonprofit is still holding legalized gambling at arm’s length as it evaluates the impact on college sports.
UPDATE: Fox Corp. acquires minority share of IndyCar, Indianapolis Motor Speedway parent
The publicly traded Fox, which owns Fox Sports, and Penske have also agreed to a multiyear extension of Fox Sports’ media rights deal with IndyCar.
Colts make Raimann one of the league’s highest-paid offensive linemen
Left tackle Bernhard Raimann, 27, signed a four-year contract extension after he became a stabilizing force over the past three seasons.
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction in a record-breaking sale
That sale price tops the previous mark of $366,000 for Clark’s 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl 1/1 PSA 10 in March.
Hinkle Fieldhouse to get huge new scoreboard as part of digital upgrade
The new digital signage will mean more advertising and sponsorship opportunities for the Butler University athletic program.
Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for return after further medical evaluation
The Indiana Fever will be relegated to playing the waiting game as they move forward without the two-time All-Star.