Nick Saban isn't buying the CFP rankings hysteria. His message to contenders is simple: Forget the noise. What happens next matters most ... Show more

Nick Saban has a blunt message about the CFP rankings: None of this matters
Here are the top Central Indiana high school senior boys wrestlers to watch during the 2026-27 season. See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND ... Show more

Top Central Indiana senior boys wrestlers to watch in 2026-27 season
The Evansville man convicted of setting a house on fire in 2010 while his then-girlfriend's two children were inside was put to death Thursday ... Show more

Indiana executes man convicted in 2010 murders of Evansville children
ASU point guard Rashunda "Spider" Jones said no to Molly Miller, but the more she listened, the more she became convinced to transfer to Tempe ... Show more

Top transfer Rashunda 'Spider' Jones. Why she chose ASU | Exclusive
Doyel: Indy 500 driver Jigger Sirois, who stuttered most of his life, gave a fortune to help kids like him – but swore me to secrecy until he died ... Show more

Doyel: The story behind Indy 500 driver Jigger Sirois' deathbed donation to help stuttering kids
Former South Bend Mayor and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks one-on-one ahead of hall of fame induction. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Michael ... Show more

Pete Buttigieg answers 5 questions on affordability, midterms, etc.
You can blame the SEC, Big Ten for Notre Dame's sham schedule. They encouraged it with College Football Playoff incentives ... Show more

Notre Dame' schedule is free pass in CFP system built by SEC, Big Ten | Opinion
Tom Izzo's recruiting heater continues as the Spartans have landed a commitment from Jady Jenkins, a four-star center with a 7-4 wingspan ... Show more

Michigan State lands Jadyn Jenkins, 4-star big with 7-foot-4 wingspan
The Boilermakers were blown out against No. 3 Notre Dame, struggling in multiple areas against an elite college football team. Here's what stood out ... Show more

Purdue football would be held back for grades in loss to Notre Dame
Spencer Porath was a standout kicker at Purdue before a "ghost transfer," now outlawed by the NCAA, to Notre Dame ... Show more

Brownsburg native 'loved everything about Purdue,' ready for return after transfer to Notre Dame
See where Indiana colleges and universities ranked for 2027 and who holds the tops spots in the country. See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND ... Show more

US News releases their 2027 Best Colleges list. See where Indiana schools ranked
Pat Fitzgerald was "pissed off." His players were "upset" at themselves for Michigan State football's loss at No ... Show more

Pat Fitzgerald, MSU 'pissed off' after Notre Dame was there for taking
Free Press sports writer Chris Solari grades Michigan State football after the Spartans’ 27-10 loss at No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday in South Bend ... Show more

Michigan State football grades vs Notre Dame: Toughness, not results
Northwest Indiana residents were left without power for weeks following a violent storm and say lack of proper tree trimming made things worse ... Show more

NIPSCO's failure to trim trees led to two-week outage, residents say
Notre Dame's "revenge tour" is focused on Miami, but the Irish may be wasting energy on last season instead of chasing a title ... Show more

A Notre Dame revenge tour? Better dig two graves for that distraction | Opinion
The Badgers have seen memorable officiating calls against them in recent years, even if the kickoff vs. Notre Dame probably didn't sway the outcome ... Show more

Kickoff vs Notre Dame just latest controversial call against Wisconsin
How do all the teams in college football's Bowl Subdivision stack up after Week 1? The NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 sorts it all out ... Show more

Notre Dame leads reshuffled college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 after Week 1
With help from the University of Notre Dame's Exoneration Justice Clinic, Iris Seabolt's wrongful conviction dismissed. She served nearly 19 years ... Show more

Iris Seabolt exonerated after 25-year court battle in Elkhart County
Wisconsin starts the season Sept. 6 at Lambeau Field against No. 5 Notre Dame. Here are seven players to keep an eye on for the Fighting Irish ... Show more

7 players to watch for No. 5 Notre Dame, Wisconsin’s Week 1 opponent
After two weeks of outages, NIPSCO restored power for 99% of its customers impacted by August storms. In all, almost 375,000 customers lost power ... Show more

Power outages end for most of Gary, Northwest Indiana
Which teams have the best linebackers in 2026? Here's a look at our five best units before the 2026 season. See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND ... Show more

Ranking college football's best LB units for 2026
Ranking colleges with largest stadiums based on tuition
Ranking colleges with largest stadiums based on tuition: College football’s biggest stadiums draw huge crowds, but what does it cost to enroll? See tuition and ...
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Veteran starters and high-profile transfers dominate our preseason rankings, but one unproven QB cracked the top 25 and could be 2026's biggest riser ... Show more

Transfers shake up 2026 college football QB rankings. See who tops our Top 25 list
Marion County joined more than 20 other Indiana counties in banning data centers, at least through 2027. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Christine Tannous/IndyStar ... Show more

Indy halts new data centers through 2027 in rare win for opponents
Milligan University sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed when a vehicle hit the cycling team during a training ride ... Show more

2 college cyclists killed after team was hit by vehicle in Tennessee; driver charged
It's IndyStar Volleyball Player of the Week time! Voting is open until noon Friday. See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE Full story: ... Show more

Kills, digs and aces: Vote for IndyStar volleyball players of the week (Aug. 15)
Long before the FBI raided developer Andy Card's home and office, he faced lawsuits from former employee, business partners ... Show more

A trail of business disputes preceded FBI raid on developer Andy Card
Notre Dame is college football's main character — and favorite villain. See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE Full story: New generation of disdain: Gen Z discovering joy of hating Notre Dame | Opinion
Here's how to register for special deer hunts at Ohio state nature preserves and scenic river lands. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Michael Clubb/South Bend ... Show more

Four special deer hunts to be held in counties surrounding Columbus
Who are the best head coaches in college football? It's always a difficult question to answer. Nevertheless, here's our rankings ... Show more

Who are the top 25 college football coaches? Curt Cignetti moves past Kirby Smart
Middle-class students have been MIA at top universities, as the sticker price keeps rising. Will free tuition lure them back? See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL ... Show more

These colleges offer free tuition to families earning up to $200K
A tornado ravaged Andrean's campus and damaged its baseball field. Kouts avoided the worst, and now both teams continue state title preparation ... Show more

Tornado damage doesn't slow state title preparation for Andrean, Kouts baseball teams
Prom photos from across the US show standout looks, dance floor moments
Prom photos from across the US show standout looks, dance floor moments: See incredible prom fashion and unforgettable dance floor moments in photos from ...
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Here's a closer look at the 2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Final Four, including the location, teams and schedule See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH ... Show more

Where is the NCAA men's lacrosse championship? Final Four to be played in Virginia
Bunk on a U.S. Navy carrier, train with Navy SEALs? Check. Pay attention to social media? You don't know Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman See link below ... Show more

Marcus Freeman modernizing Notre Dame football with push from Navy SEALs
Coach Darian DeVries and the Hoosiers landed the 2023 IndyStar Mr. Basketball. And he may open up a lot for IU's offense ... Show more

Why a guard might be Indiana basketball's most important add, even as they get bigger
The president has troubles, with gas prices up and approval ratings down. But in Indiana's primary, he showed his continued power among Republicans ... Show more

Trump's GOP clout? Ask the Indiana state senators he just ousted
The NCAA's Men's Lacrosse Tournament selection show has arrived. Follow for live updates as the bracket is revealed: See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL ... Show more

NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament selection show live updates for bracket reveal
USA TODAY Sports columnist 'Coach Steve' Borelli discusses the best way for coaches to approach youth sports. See link below ⬇️ 📸 MICHAEL ... Show more

Breaking down the role of youth coaches
Did you follow Arizona news this week? Take the azcentral news quiz
Did you follow Arizona news this week? Take the azcentral news quiz: Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Arizona this week? Test your knowledge with ...
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Recruiting battles, perhaps bidding to some degree, was won to build the next IU basketball roster. It's not settled, but the machine that built it is ... Show more

Machine behind the scenes of Indiana basketball roster makeover well oiled
Insider Brian Haenchen previews the early candidates for 2027 IndyStar Miss Basketball. See link below ⬇️ 📸 IndyStar, South Bend Tribune ... Show more

Who will wear No. 1 in 2027? Early look at next year's Indiana Miss Basketball candidates
Former ESPN colleagues, Notre Dame coaches and players, and more attended the funeral Mass and burial for Lou Holtz on Monday ... Show more

Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz remembered as 'a man of love' at funeral
Lou Holtz, the hard-driving coach who in 1988 became the last to lead Notre Dame football to the national championship, died Wednesday, March 4. He was 89 ... Show more

Lou Holtz, legendary Notre Dame football coach, analyst, died at 89
The Indiana Junior All-Stars will play the Kentucky Juniors on May 31 and the Indiana All-Stars on June 3. See link below ⬇️ 📸 IndyStar ... Show more

IHSAA girls basketball: Meet the 2026 Indiana Junior All-Stars to face Kentucky
Ryan Martin : A new IndyStar investigation reveals a worsening suicide crisis at the Indiana State Prison where nearly all mental health employees have recently left ... Show more
Eastern (Pekin) takes on Oak Hill in a rematch of the 2017 state championship game. Our Insider previews the game and makes his prediction ... Show more

Class 2A state final preview, prediction: Eastern (Pekin) vs. Oak Hill
Best snowstorm images reveal nature's power and beauty
Best snowstorm images reveal nature's power and beauty: From snow‑globe streets to frozen details, these photos show how the storm transformed the Northeast into ...
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Notre Dame: Battery allegations Marcus Freeman are 'totally unfounded'
Notre Dame: Battery allegations Marcus Freeman are 'totally unfounded': The South Bend Tribune reported Sunday that a New Prairie High wrestling assistant coach ...
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Todd Cummings was previously placed on leave after his previous district found that he may have been involved in artificially inflating grades ... Show more

Why Paradise Valley’s school board voted to fire its superintendent
Miami University gets $1.25 million payout, 2,000 tickets for Notre Dame ...
Miami University gets $1.25 million payout, 2,000 tickets for Notre Dame game: Notre Dame, stunned Saturday in South Bend by Northern Illinois ...
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Notre Dame women's basketball beats Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame women's basketball beats Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament: Maddy Westbeld leads an early charge as the Fighting Irish cruise to a second-round victory over ...
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