Airlines add flights to Miami as ticket prices rise for title game
Resale tickets for the IU-Miami game start at about $3,800 and top out at nearly $30,000, while the CEO of Bullseye Event Group says the group’s VIP travel packages are selling fast.
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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is going home for championship game
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback grew up in Miami and attended Christopher Columbus High School, roughly 30 minutes south of Hard Rock Stadium.
It’s Indiana and Miami in a college-football title matchup that once seemed impossible
Against the odds, Miami and Indiana have a date in the College Football Playoff final—a first-of-its-kind matchup on Jan. 19 in the second national title game of the expanded-playoff era.
IU earns spot in title game with dominating win over Oregon in Peach Bowl
The top-ranked Hoosiers will play No. 10 seed Miami, which advanced with a 31-27 victory over Mississippi on Thursday night in the first CFP semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Simons expand property holdings near Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Led by investments at and around Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Herb Simon and his family have spent over $26 million the past two years buying more than a half-dozen downtown properties.
Editorial: Let’s motivate the Chicago Bears to defect from Illinois to Indiana
We think there are ways to ensure the region is a net gainer from the endeavor.
IU, Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race
In October, the Indianapolis-based NCAA shifted from two portal windows to one. The 15-day transactional window now spans from Jan. 2-16, giving players and coaches alike just over two weeks to set themselves up for success the following season.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle gets his 1,000th victory after monthlong wait as team ends 13-game skid
Carlisle became the 11th NBA coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won 114-112 at Charlotte. He’s the first coach to join the group since Doc Rivers in November 2021.
Indiana House speaker ready to talk Chicago Bears, but not MLS, in 2026 session
House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, on Thursday told reporters that discussions involving the Bears need to happen quickly, after the team just last month publicly announced it was expanding its search for a stadium to Indiana.
Hogsett optimistic on pro soccer in Indy, but legislative leader says plans ‘not feasible’ so far
While Mayor Joe Hogsett remains optimistic at the prospect of bringing a professional soccer team to Indy, Senate Appropriations Committee chair Ryan Mishler told IBJ he’s less certain of a team’s long-term viability.
Irsay-Gordon: Bringing back Steichen, Ballard comes with ‘sense of urgency’
In her most significant decision since taking over the franchise’s day-to-day operations, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon ignored the urge to fire her coach and general manager.
Partnership between public affairs firms highlights growing Indiana-Ireland bond
A former Hoosier lawmaker and a former Irish government minister are linking their firms as Indiana’s ties to Ireland grow.
Hammond mayor: Illinois ‘can’t afford the Bears anymore’
Gov. Mike Braun has also said that the Bears “recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate,” and he is ready to work with the team to build a new stadium in the Hoosier State.
Indianapolis Colts to retain Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen after season’s second-half collapse
Sunday’s 38-30 loss to the Houston Texans was the seventh straight loss for the Colts (8-9), who were eliminated from postseason contention last week by a Houston win.
Golf Club of Indiana building 18-hole putting course that will be first in state
The Ridge Putting Course will open in summer 2026 for course members, nearby residents and donors. It will be available to members of the public in 2027.
Colts need to start contemplating future following playoff elimination
After becoming the first team in 30 years to start 8-2 and miss the playoffs, the Colts could use this week to start pondering fixes for next season. But with one game left this season, coach Shane Steichen insists he’s not looking beyond this week.
UPDATE: Indy Fuel’s league, players union tentatively agree on new CBA after weekend strike
The work stoppage resulted in the postponement of three games on the Indy Fuel’s schedule.
Amid stadium search, Chicago Bears conduct testing in northwest Indiana
Reports this week say the Bears sent a team of trucks and drilling equipment to a location not far off the Indiana Toll Road to conduct site testing.
Indiana’s Cignetti and Alabama’s DeBoer reflect on stints as assistants at each other’s schools
The IU coach believes his four seasons working with Nick Saban helped him learn how to prioritize organization, avoid complacency and maintain high standards.
Carlisle to step down as National Basketball Coaches Association president
The 66-year-old Carlisle is one win from the 1,000th of his coaching career. He spoke very highly of his soon-to-be replacement.