American Legion picks Indianapolis for 2029 national convention
Indianapolis has hosted the organization’s national convention four previous times, most recently in 2019.
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Carmel looks to create designated outdoor refreshment area
Noblesville and Westfield previously approved DORAs in their cities. People in the districts are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and carry them outside to be consumed within the district’s boundaries.
Revival of Taste of Indy festival planned at White River State Park
Taste of Indy, returning after a five-year hiatus, will showcase restaurants such as St. Elmo Steak House, Iozzo’s Garden of Italy and Chicken Scratch.
IBJ Podcast: WWE bringing three marquee pro wrestling events to Lucas Oil Stadium
We’re giving host Mason King a break and turning the podcast microphone over to IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist and tourism reporter Mickey Shuey, who dive into the details of a first-of-its-kind deal between WWE and Indy.
FAQ: What’s the deal with a potential Indianapolis MLS ownership group?
While speculation abounds on the potential involvement of the Simon family, in particular, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has been silent about his knowledge of who might be part of the deal.
WWE deal stems from long-simmering talks with Sports Corp.
The two organizations reached an agreement announced Monday that will bring a trio of top-rung WWE events to Indianapolis over the next eight years.
Photo Gallery: Final night of swim trials at Lucas Oil Stadium
The U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis set an indoor attendance record and saw 10 swimmers with ties to Indiana qualify for the Olympics in Paris. Here’s a look:
Simone Manuel, Bobby Finke win final two events of swim trials in Indianapolis
The real race was for the final spot on the Olympic team between David Johnston and 18-year-old Luke Whitlock of Noblesville in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Shackell, Walsh siblings produce milestone performances at swim trials
The Shackell siblings of Carmel and the Walsh sisters of Nashville cast aside any discussion of sibling rivalries at this week’s U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
Olympians to leave swim trials with art-adorned racing helmets
The project, featuring 13 Indiana artists, serves as an intersection of visual art, swimming and the city’s stature as home of the Indianapolis 500.
Dressel, Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials
Meanwhile, Kate Douglass locked up her third individual event at the Olympics with another victory Saturday in Indianapolis.
Notre Dame swimmer Chris Guiliano qualifies for his third Olympics event at trials
On Friday, Guiliano became the first American male to qualify in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events since Matt Biondi in 1988 and will also compete on multiple relay teams.
Swim trials attendance continues to break records, USA Swimming CEO says
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis have already set two single-night indoor attendance records over the past week. Next is the overall event record set in Omaha in 2016.
Indianapolis on deck to host major WWE events, including first WrestleMania since 1992
World Wrestling Entertainment is close to an agreement with the Indiana Sports Corp. to present several events in Indianapolis over the next few years—including its flagship WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and Summerslam shows—according to sources familiar with the deal.
Alex Shackell of Carmel grabs Olympic spot; Lilly King has engaging night
It was a big night for several swimmers with Indiana ties Thursday at the USA Swimming Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Bloomington band Six Foot Blonde is in the swim of music industry
After playing the USA Swimming Live show, Six Foot Blonde will headline historic venues in New York City, Chicago and Cleveland in July. Five of the six band members grew up in central Indiana
Notre Dame’s Guiliano, IU’s Matheny claim Olympic spots before record crowd at swim trials
Chris Guiliano will be the first American male to swim in the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle events at the Olympics since Matt Biondi in 1988.
Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game sets WNBA TV ratings record
Caitlin Clark and the Fever have played in the five most-watched WNBA games since 2002, with two of those five matchups coming against Chicago.
Noblesville’s Whitlock becomes youngest male to make U.S. Olympic swim team since 2000
Luke Whitlock, 18, of Noblesville qualified for the U.S. Olympic swim team Tuesday night by finishing second to two-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke in the men’s 800-meter freestyle.
Indiana swimmers grab Olympic spots on night for big names at trials
Chris Guiliano of Notre Dame, Drew Kibler of Carmel and Lilly King of Evansville qualified for the Olympics on Monday night, and other swimmers with Indiana ties finished high enough in their events to be in the mix for the U.S. Olympic team (with photo gallery).