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‘An eyesore’: Eastsiders push for redevelopment of former prison
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Elizabeth Castle drives past what was the Indiana Women’s Prison almost daily. She lives a block away in the Willard Park neighborhood on the near east side. “I have heard of teenagers shooting guns and hiding in the old prison building according to neighborhood emails and have seen people wandering around […]
Caitlin Clark flirts with another record, Fever All-Stars help Team WNBA beat Team USA
PHOENIX — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark didn't care about breaking WNBA All-Star Game records. Unless, she said during the game, it was the record of one specific WNBA great. By the third quarter, Clark had already broken the All-Star Game record for assists by a rookie with nine....
Kyle Busch Teases Major RCR Changes Amidst Struggles
Kyle Busch Teases Major RCR Changes: Kyle Busch has hinted at noteworthy internal changes at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) as the team faces ongoing struggles. Busch alluded to a missed opportunity to secure a key driver, which could have strengthened the team’s competitive edge. Speculation is rife about potential personnel shifts and the broader organizational issues this may reveal. Richard Childress‘s active involvement suggests serious efforts to address these challenges. Engineering deficiencies and crucial investments are focal points for RCR’s future. The potential driver lineup changes, including the return of Ty Dillon and prospects like Austin Hill, highlight an evolving landscape.
Sam Mayer Frustrated Over Indianapolis Crash Chaos in Pennzoil 250
Sam Mayer Frustrated Over Indianapolis Crash: Sam Mayer‘s frustration was evident after an early crash with A.J. Allmendinger in the Indianapolis race resulted in a 12-car pileup. The notorious third turn once again showed its danger, halting Mayer’s race at the outset. His letdown highlights broader concerns regarding driver respect and track safety in NASCAR. After the race, Mayer voiced dissatisfaction with the disorderly dynamics and hinted at taking a more assertive approach. This event not only affects Mayer’s playoff hopes but also shines a light on the unpredictability and hazards inherent in the sport.
Riley Herbst may have earned Cup Series deal with winning pass at Indianapolis
If there was ever a play in sports that defined the next chapter of an athlete's career, it would be Riley Herbst's race-winning pass on Aric Almirola to secure the win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 25-year-old driver passed Almirola on the race's final lap, making the winning move just two corners before he would fly under the checkered flag for his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. With talk circulating around the garage area that Herbst is being considered to pilot a third Cup Series car for 23XI Racing, Saturday's race-winning pass might not have just been big for Herbst's season,...
Oscar Tshiebwe, Quenton Jackson combine for 39 points, but Pacers lose NBA Summer finale
WIth Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy sitting out, the Pacers lost their NBA Summer League finale 100-93 to the Cavaliers on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Pacers finish Summer League 1-4. The Cavs finish 2-3. Here are four observations. Oscar Tshiebwe shows...
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 42 Days (Quentin Clark)
Hometown: Dexter, Georgia (West Laurens High School) The state of Georgia is one of the better hotbeds for talent and the Indiana Hoosiers have certainly gotten some good players from the so-called “Peach State” (South Carolina dwarfs Georgia’s but I digress). Tom Allen and his staff landed a commitment from Clark in June of 2023 and the linebacker affirmed his commitment to Curt Cignetti in December, signing with the Hoosiers on December 20.
Video: 12 Cars Involved in First-Lap Crash at Brickyard NASCAR Xfinity Race
A 12-car wreck on the first lap of Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway sidelined Josh Berry and Sam Mayer and left several other drivers with damaged vehicles to wrestle around the 2.5-mile track. The wreck occurred in turn three when Mayer spun in...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing the 11 teams in play for 4-star C Eric Reibe
The lone mid-major on the list, the Harvard Crimson, will have to shock the college basketball world if head coach Tommy Amaker can land the talents of Eric Reibe. Thankfully for Harvard, Tommy Amaker is an elite recruiter considering the academic constraints surrounding the program. He is known to land...
IU went full staff for 2025 5-star Nate Ament on Friday night — watch his highlights
In a battle of heavyweights, Indiana is making it clear how much they want class of 2025 5-star forward Nate Ament. The full IU coaching staff — head coach Mike Woodson and assistants Kenya Hunter, Yasir Rosemond and Brian Walsh — convened in Marietta, Ga. to watch the 6-foot-9 combo forward.
NFL analysts at CBS Sports believe Colts' Anthony Richardson positioned to exceed expectations
A few of the NFL analysts over at CBS Sports expect Colts’ second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to exceed expectations this season. Recently, CBS Sports’ NFL analysts each chose which quarterbacks they believe will exceed expectations this season and which will underperform. Shanna McCarriston and Jared Dubin each exepct Richardson to perform well this season and have different reasons for believing that.
Elliott, Byron, to start on the second row at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - Saturday afternoon saw three of the four drivers from Hendrick Motorsports earn top-five starting positions for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Leading the charge was the No. 9 entry of Chase Elliott, who will roll off from the third position. The Dawsonville, Georgia, native briefly held...
Indiana Basketball Returner Focus: Sophomore Forward Mackenzie Mgbako
The Indiana basketball program is going to look a whole lot different with many new faces coming in this season however, they will bring back a very strong returning core from a season ago. While there are many new faces to the program, the Hoosiers will return six players with...
Bloomington to Undergo Extensive Gas Line Upgrades, CenterPoint Energy Announces Schedule and Impact on Residents
Residents of Bloomington west of I-35W should brace for a summer filled with infrastructure upgrades as CenterPoint Energy sets its plans into motion to replace natural gas lines throughout the neighborhood. According to an update published by CenterPoint Energy, these modernization efforts will involve the installation of new, corrosion-resistant pipes designed to maintain safe and dependable gas service for the community.
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