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STATEWIDE–The Indiana Sports Corporation is focusing on a plan that they are calling 2050 Vision. It’s an effort to become “the global epicenter of sport.” Sarah Myer, Chief of Staff and Strategy at Indiana Sports Corp, told Inside Indiana Business over the weekend that a big part of this plan is the success of women’s […]

SEATTLE, WA.–The Seattle Seahawks spoiled the return of Philip Rivers on Sunday by beating the Indianapolis Colts 18-16 at Lumen Field. Rivers, a grandfather and father of 10 children, came out of retirement at the age of 44 to quarterback the Colts. He was named the starter on Saturday. He completed 18 of 27 passes […]

STATEWIDE–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order this weekend that temporarily waives hours-of service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane gas in Indiana. Braun says this ensures that Hoosiers will have access to critical heating fuel during the current weather. He says he was prompted to make this move because of the […]

LEXINGTON, KY.–The Kentucky Wildcats erased a.nine point deficit and used a second half turnaround to knock off the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena Saturday night 72-60. After falling behind to Indiana at halftime 39-32, Kentucky outscored the Hoosiers 40-21 in the second half. The Hoosiers were doomed by 18 turnovers that led to 23 Kentucky […]

NEW YORK–Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy Saturday night in New York. He is the first Hoosier to win the Heisman. “Standing here tonight and holding this (Heisman Trophy), representing Indiana University, still doesn’t feel real,” said Mendoza after the results were announced. Mendoza led all finalists in first place votes in […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana University signed its football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines to a new three-year contract extension that will pay him roughly $3 million per year. The salary for Haines has increased three times ever since he followed Head Coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison to Indiana. Haines joined Cignetti in Bloomington in 2024. He is […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana Hoosier Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti said on Wednesday that he’s not surprised his quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. “I think we all saw that coming for the last few weeks. He solidified his place,” said Cignetti in a media zoom call. Cignetti said what stands out to […]

INDIANAPOLIS–Philip Rivers has rejoined the Indianapolis Colts this week and he said Wednesday it’s all been a “whirlwind.” At his first press conference since coming back to Indianapolis (he led the Colts to the postseason in the 2020-21 season), Rivers discussed how his family felt about him coming out of retirement at the age of […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Both individual and team records were set Tuesday night by the Indiana Hoosier men’s basketball team when they trounced the Penn State Nittany Lions at Assembly Hall in Bloomington 113-72. It was the largest margin of victory in a conference game since Indiana beat Penn State 105-57 on January 9, 1993. Hoosier guard Lamar […]

INDIANAPOLIS–Indianapolis City-County Council President Vop Osili announced on Tuesday that he will not seek re-election as Council President at the end of his term. “Serving as Council President has been one of the greatest honors of my life. This decision comes after deep reflection. Stepping back from the presidency allows me to focus my energy […]

STATEHOUSE–Nearly 100 Hoosiers testified in front of an Indiana Senate committee on Monday to give their thoughts on redrawing Indiana’s Congressional maps. The Indiana Senate’s election panel voted 6-3 to advance the bill to the full Senate. On Wednesday, the Senate will convene to review the bill more. Samantha Bresnahan is one of the people […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The Indiana Hoosier football team is now turning its attention to the College Football Playoff. They play at the Rose Bowl on January 1 with their opponent set to be either Oklahoma or Alabama. On Sunday, Indiana Hoosier Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti discussed how his team will try to deal with the long […]