Pacers see ‘overwhelming’ merchandise demand amid playoffs, NBA Finals run
The Pacers Team Store has experienced a surge in merchandise sales as the Pacers continue battling for the NBA championship.
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Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
Some park owners fear ongoing economic uncertainty could keep families from traveling this summer, while tariffs could add extra costs for items like game prizes or parts for rides.
Pacers coach Carlisle offers defense of ref after criticism in Game 4 of NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said heavy online criticism of longtime official Scott Foster after the Pacers’ loss in Game 4 was unfair.
Caitlin Clark returns from injury, leads Fever past previously unbeaten Liberty
Clark tied her career high for 3-pointers and added nine assists and eight rebounds as the Fever (5-5) set a franchise record with 17 3-pointers in 35 attempts.
Thunder tie up NBA Finals with late comeback against Pacers
The Pacers led for much of the game and had a chance to take a decisive lead in the series, but faltered down the stretch.
Caitlin Clark cleared to play Saturday after missing 5 games to injury
Sophie Cunningham, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is also expected return to action Saturday at home against the undefeated New York Liberty.
Gener8tor’s new Bolt conference set for Indianapolis this fall
The Wisconsin-based startup accelerator is shifting its conference strategy to one large gathering irather than a handful across the U.S., a move expected to expand networking opportunities among investors and entrepreneurs.
Late owner Jim Irsay to be inducted into Colts Ring of Honor
Irsay, who died May 21 at age 65, will become the 20th honoree inducted into the ring.
Zionsville planning refresh for downtown park on site where Lincoln spoke in 1861
Image gallery: Zionsville plans to replace Lincoln Park’s gazebo and brick paths, add a water feature and improve drainage at a cost between $800,000 and $950,000.
Photos: The best moments from Pacers’ win over Thunder in NBA Finals Game 3
IBJ was downtown throughout Wednesday evening and captured action inside and outside of the arena.
Pacers rally in 4th quarter against Thunder, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
It was the first Indiana home game in the NBA’s title series since 2000.
Caitlin Clark, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson among those in crowd for Game 3 of NBA Finals
Plenty of auto racing stars were at the game as well—including Alex Palou, the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Fans show up for Indiana Pacers’ first home court NBA Finals game in 25 years
With the NBA Finals tied 1-1, Indiana Pacers fans were bracing for a night that could tilt the series—or test their faith.
50+ state employees—including IEDC workers—laid off as Indiana cuts take effect
The Governor’s Office confirmed that agencies under both the education and commerce verticals announced staff reductions on Tuesday. The Indiana State Museum also let go of several employees last week.
Here’s when tickets for the WNBA All-Star fan festival go on sale
The two-day WNBA Live event at the Indiana Convention Center will feature player meet-and-greets and panel discussions.
Pacers, back home in Indiana, have some things to figure out before Game 3 in NBA Finals
If the Pacers don’t take care of their own business at home, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night, it’ll be advantage Thunder again, just like that.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson sidelined indefinitely with shoulder injury
Richardson will miss next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp. The injury comes as he competes with Daniel Jones—who signed as a free agent in March—for the starting job in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark’s quad injury to be reevaluated this weekend
The Indiana Fever have gone 1-2 in the three games that Clark has missed since the injury.
Postseason run by Pacers is boom, baby, for sports-themed bar
Patrick Tamm, CEO of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, said the Pacers are boosting business at what could have been a slow time for downtown eateries and bars.
In clash of offensive firepower, defense may determine who wins NBA crown, Pacers or Thunder
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA’s best offenses. But with so much focus on the high-scoring, up-tempo offenses, it’s easy to overlook their defenses.