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NASCAR Driver's Wife Furious With Sunday's Race, 'Joke'
The wife of NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith was not happy with Sunday's race at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. Smith, who drives full-time for the Spire Motorsports, had a tough finish, coming in 17th place. But his wife, McCall Smith, was furious with NASCAR. McCall Smith ...
This Olympic speed climber and Indy native can scale 3 stories in 7 seconds
(MIRROR INDY) — All future Olympian Piper Kelly needs to succeed is pasta, her good-luck sports bra, and a solid hairstyle. Well, that’s not everything. But as the 24-year-old speed climber prepares to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics in August, she’s focused only on the next climb ahead of her. Kelly spent much of her climbing career in […]
A wild game in Danville ends in sudden death
The Danville Otterbots and the Tri-State Coal Cats played in an exciting series finale on Friday. The ballgame would go to sudden death and the Coal Cats would successfully stop the Otterbots from scoring to earn the win and sweep the Danville Otterbots. For the first time this season, the Otterbots have been swept at home.
Caitlin Clark’s reaction to seeing herself on NASCAR hood
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Stewart-Haas Racing and Josh Berry have been getting all the attention at the Brickyard 400 this weekend — and it’s all because of Caitlin Clark. Panini’s sponsorship of the No. 4 Ford put Indiana Fever superstar front and center on the hood. “It really is a great opportunity to have her on […]
Rain holds off for the Brickyard 400; timing out rain chances this week
Skies have turned mostly cloudy throughout central Indiana this Sunday morning. Rain chances are going to hold off another day, which is good news for race fans heading to IMS to watch the Brickyard 400! There will be breaks in the clouds today as highs reach into the lower 80s. Sunscreen will still be needed with the UV index at 7 for Indianapolis. This means sunburn may occur within 35 minutes without any sunblock.
IHSAA football: 12 regular-season games that will shape Class 6A
Ben Davis fought off challenges from Brownsburg, Cathedral and Center Grove on the way to the Class 6A state championship last season. Can the Giants do it again? Or will another contender ascend and take the crown?. We will get some idea during the regular season. Here are 12 regular-season...
Exciting Race Ahead for Muskogee Teen at Thunderbird Speedway
A Muskogee teen, Racen Stacy, will be racing at Thunderbird Speedway in the Sooner Late Models Series on Friday, after falling in love with car racing during his first visit two years ago. Racen Stacy has raced in 13 out of 14 features this year. He is currently in fourth...
Team USA divers discuss overcoming injuries and coming out of retirement
PARIS (NEXSTAR) – With less than a week until the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the Team USA diving team is feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. During a press conference on Monday, members of the team shared some of the struggles they have faced over the past few years and what it will be like to compete in Paris.
Tacos and Tequila trackside in Speedway with El Bandido Yankee at the Brickyard!
Angel from “Tacos and Tequila” on Main joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Angel shares excitement for El Bandido Yankee activations during race weekend with tastings and race car appearances happening on the sidewalks of Speedway Indiana. Listen as Angel gives some fan favorites and delicious dishes, all made fresh at the restaurant from the Fajitas to the more adventurous tongue or even brain tacos. The El Bandido Yankee Tequila was flowing for tastings of all three expressions and the signature Margaritas were on tap and to go! For more information on Tacos and Tequila on Main for race weekend, catering and lunch specials all through the week, check out https://tacosandtequilaonmain.com/
Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Month for second time this season
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rooke of the Month for the second time in three months. Clark has been on a scorcher throughout the month of July, averaging 20.3 points, 12.5 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Clark leads all WNBA rookies in points, assists, steals, minutes, field goals made, 3-pointers […]
Riley Herbst grabs Xfinity Series win at Indianapolis
SPEEDWAY, Ind. -- In one of the most dramatic NASCAR Xfinity Series finishes in recent memory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stewart-Haas Racing's Riley Herbst took the lead in the final corner of the final lap to claim his first victory of the season in Saturday's Pennzoil 250 -- formally punching his ticket to the 2024 Playoffs.
Assembly Ball tops Men of Mackey in alumni rivalry TBT matchup
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WFFT) - The Indiana-Purdue rivalry is one of the best college rivalries in the nation, especially when men's basketball trophies are on the line. In Sunday night The Basketball Tournament (TBT) action, the two fan bases saw their alumni teams go head-to-head inside Indianapolis' Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Indiana...
'He's the same Yogi': Yogi Ferrell shines with 27 points to lead Assembly Ball to 1st round TBT win
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Eight years later and he still hasn't lost that cream and crimson twinkle in his eye. Since the last time he put on candy-striped pants, he's traveled the globe living out his professional basketball dream. Brooklyn to Dallas, Sacramento to Cleveland, Los Angeles to Greece, even Slovenia, Shanghai and Montenegro. But all roads eventually lead back home.
Rave walks it off for 3-2 win over Indianapolis
PAPILLION - The Omaha Storm Chasers walked it off against the Indianapolis Indians with a 3-2 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the last game of the series, the Indians didn’t waste any time getting on the board as Ji Hwan Bae crushed a solo homer to right field on the first pitch of the game off of Daniel Lynch IV and took the early 1-0 lead. That was all Indy could score as Lynch IV retired the next three batters to get out of the inning.
NIT final four to be held at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in 2025
By Associated Press via ESPN: The NIT will hold the semifinals and championship of its postseason tournament next spring in Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse for the second straight year. The 2025 semifinals will take place April 1, with the championship following two days later. Friday’s announcement comes as Indianapolis is...
SEI Trio Named to Preseason All-State Teams
INDIANAPOLIS – Three high school football stars from southeastern Indiana received recognition from Indiana Preps over the weekend. Lawrenceburg senior Noah Knigga and Milan senior Dylan Offill were named to the 2024 Small School Top 22 All-State Team, while South Dearborn junior Brady Ballart landed on the Underclassmen Top 22 All-State Team.
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