Last month’s solar eclipse inspired some Chicagoans to make the three-hour drive down I-65 to Indianapolis to experience the path of totality. One of the most popular viewing sites, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, welcomed 50,000 guests to the “Racing Capital of the World,” and then invited them back for an even bigger party — the Indianapolis 500. Coming up on its 108th running, the iconic race is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, attracting upward of 330,000 attendees to the massive motorsports landmark. Regardless of whether you’re a...

An Indianapolis sports columnist will not be covering the biggest story in town — the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark — following his cringeworthy interaction with the basketball icon, a company official said Tuesday. While Indianapolis Star spokesperson Lark-Marie Anton said she could not discuss any “personnel matters or personnel actions,” she confirmed that Gregg Doyel will not be a part of any Fever coverage following his awkward April 17 interaction with Clark. “Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not be covering the Indiana Fever,” Anton said in a...

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has been the subject of several false claims that have drawn the attention of social media users critical of the athlete’s participation in women’s sports. Among them, circulating on a Facebook post: "The US Women’s team has made it clear they will resign immediately if the Olympic Committee allows Lia Thomas to try out." "‘We don’t need an outsider,’ the Coach stated," the April 30 post said. "‘We are champions solely composed of females. We don’t welcome male participation.’" This post was flagged as part of...

The Indianapolis reporter who went viral for an uncomfortable exchange with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been suspended for the incident. After Clark was selected with the number one overall pick in the WNBA Draft, she appeared in Indianapolis for her introductory press conference. During the conference, IndyStar reporter Gregg Doyel awkwardly made a heart gesture with his hands — the same gesture Clark famously does in the direction of her family at games. When Clark explained that was a thing between her and her family, Doyel said, “Start...

Marc Summers has always loved the stage. His whole career has been as simple — and as complicated — as that. The 72-year-old started out as a magician at children's parties when he was just a kid himself in Indianapolis, doing anything, anywhere — weddings, bar mitzvahs, dog shows, wakes, whatever, he says — just so he could be in front of a live audience. Fast forward nearly 40 years after Nickelodeon's primetime hit Double Dare first premiered with Summers as the host, and the inherent people person is still...

A runner who is 23 weeks pregnant won a half marathon in Indianapolis, declaring it proves "women have superpowers." A runner who is 23 weeks pregnant won a half marathon in Indianapolis, declaring it proves "women have superpowers." A runner who is 23 weeks pregnant won a half marathon in Indianapolis, declaring it proves "women have superpowers." A runner who is 23 weeks pregnant won a half marathon in Indianapolis, declaring it proves "women have superpowers." INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (KABC) -- Running a half marathon is enough of an accomplishment. Now...

INDIANAPOLIS — Almost everybody in football, from the ownership level on down through the fan base, has asked themselves the question in the last five years. Even if they’d never admit it. Would Andrew Luck ever get the itch to play football again? He was so good. So young when he walked away, playing a position where the greats now play into their 40’s, then spend the next couple of years hinting they might like to make a comeback, the way Tom Brady made headlines earlier this week by saying...

In a celestial spectacle that will turn eyes towards the heavens, Monday’s solar eclipse has transformed Indianapolis into a bustling hub of anticipation. With the rare phenomenon set to cast its minutes-long shadow over the city in the path of totality, Indianapolis isn’t just preparing for a natural event — it’s shutting down entirely to accommodate the influx of eager eclipse-watchers. One unsuspecting Airbnb host, Isida Malko, found herself at the epicenter of this frenzy when her rental listing was snapped up a whopping six months in advance — a...