Fever lose forward Chloe Bibby, guard Kristy Wallace in expansion draft
The league’s teams protected five players apiece ahead of the expansion draft but those lists were not made public, leading to speculation about which players were available.
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Fan fest offers kids — and adults — an opportunity to play
The event — part of the NCAA Final Four — features games, celebrity and athlete appearances and more at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Former IU Indy player returns to city for Final Four in UConn jersey
This is Alec Millender’s second time at the Final Four. But last year in San Antonio, he wasn’t a player; he was writing stories for IU Indy’s Sports Capital Journalism Program.
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Dan Dakich exiting his AM sports talk radio job
The former Indiana University basketball player and interim coach is set to host his final episode of “The Dan Dakich Show” on WXNT-AM 1430.
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March mastermind: JoAn Scott has orchestrated 13 years of college basketball’s biggest event
“She has taken the Final Four to a new level and made it part of our culture,” Indiana Sports Corp. President Patrick Talty said. “It’s on people’s bucket list to go to the Final Four, and that’s in part due to her planning and making that event bigger and better than it was.”
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Mark Montieth: Wisman, a key contributor to IU’s 1976 title, joins team at Final Four with blend of memories
Former point guard Jim Wisman is well known for an on-court incident with Bobby Knight, but his heroics in the 1976 championship game and the lessons learned at IU more than make up for it.
10 things to know about Final Four weekend
The Indiana Sports Corp., the NCAA, the Final Four Local Organizing Committee and other organizations have planned plenty of fan-friendly events — in addition to the games.
Bears keep talking stadium deal with Illinois, but Indiana leaders stay ‘optimistic’
President Kevin Warren indicated this week that the team will give Illinois legislators more time to complete their counteroffer.
Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer
Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren told reporters at the NFL meetings in Arizona that the Bears are in an “excellent” position as they mull building a new home on land they own in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois, or in Hammond, Indiana.
From renewable energy to recycled pop bottles, Final Four aims to minimize environmental impact
The 2026 Men’s Final Four Sustainability Plan is a collaboration between the NCAA, Indiana Sports Corp., environmental groups, corporate partners and student researchers to max out the event’s carbon-reduction efforts and recycling programs.
Indy keeps elevating Final Four experience
The NCAA has found ways to add to the Final Four during each of its eight previous stops in Indianapolis.
Tamika Catchings embraces new WNBA spotlight as USA Network commentator
The Indiana Fever great is looking forward to calling games for USA Network, which signed a multiyear deal with the WNBA that will run through 2036.
Silver insists NBA will ‘fix’ tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted Wednesday that the league will change its draft process and address its tanking problem before the start of next season.
NCAA tourney has best opening week on record, averaging 10.1M viewers
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament viewership is up 7% from last year, according to Nielsen.
New pro football team to make Grand Park its home
The Indianapolis Capitols are part of the new Continental Football League, a developmental professional outdoor league that plans to begin playing games this summer.
Final Four legacy project revitalizes Christian Park Family Center on city’s east side
The center, which has been closed for construction, will resume operations with a dedication ceremony on April 2.
WNBA players unanimously approve landmark 7-year collective bargaining agreement
Teams are expected to start training camp on April 19 and will have little time to get prepared for the regular season, which begins May 8.
Purdue holds on to win third straight trip to Sweet 16
Purdue University defeated the Miami Hurricanes 79-69 on Sunday afternoon in a game that was closer than the final score would indicate, earning a spot in the Sweet 16
NCAA asks court to stop DraftKings from using trademarked terms such as ‘March Madness’
The NCAA said in the complaint its trademarks are used to identify, brand, advertise and distinguish the tournaments across broadcast media, digital platforms, merchandise, sponsorships and licensed commercial activities.
WNBA, players union reach ‘transformative’ agreement in principle
Now, the league will have a sprint over the next two months to get to opening day on May 8.
WNBA and players’ union report progress in CBA talks as key issues remain
In-person talks entered a seventh consecutive day Monday afternoon after the previous session ended around 3 a.m. in the morning.
Butler’s Thad Matta announces retirement from coaching
Matta left Butler in 2001 to go to Xavier University and eventually went on to coach Ohio State University. He returned to Butler in 2022 and compiled a 63-69 record in four seasons.
Purdue moves up to No. 2 seed after winning Big Ten tourney
The Boilermakers will play Queens University of Charlotte (North Carolina), which is making its first March Madness appearance.
5 days of Final Four events include concerts, festivals
Free and low-cost options include the three-day March Madness Music Festival at American Legion Mall, the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center, and a coffee and chocolate festival at the Stutz.