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The perfect ending to the perfect season: looking back at IU’s Championship win

By Mahir Islam | Jan. 21

Going into Monday’s championship between Indiana University and Miami, the anticipation in our state was immeasurable. On the cusp of a perfect season, IU entered in prime position to win its first college football championship in its history, a remarkable feat considering the downtrodden state the program has been in throughout its history. The Hoosiers began the season as the program with the worst record in college football history. No hyperbole needed: IU entered the season with an all-time record of 715 program losses.

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Indianapolis Colts lead AFC South early in 2025 season, miss playoffs again

By Citlali Sanchez | Jan. 6

On Jan. 4, the Indianapolis Colts fell 38-30 to the Houston Texans, closing out their season with a seventh consecutive loss. The Colts haven't reached the playoffs since 2020, when they were eliminated in the wild card round. Despite a 7-1 start that gave them the league's best record in the 2025 season and first place in the AFC South, the team couldn't maintain that success, finding themselves out of playoff contention.

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Former IU Indianapolis men’s basketball players file a new lawsuit against the university

By Citlali Sanchez | Jan. 3

On Dec. 15, 2025, a new civil lawsuit was filed by six former IU Indianapolis men’s basketball players against the university and its board of trustees which revealed serious allegations of physical and emotional abuse by former head coach Paul Corsaro.

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Indiana’s dominant win over Alabama sends them to CFP semifinals

By Citlali Sanchez | Jan. 3

On Jan. 1, the Indiana Hoosiers once again demonstrated why they remain undefeated, dominating Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California — America's oldest college football bowl game, known as "The Granddaddy of Them All.”

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The champ's last match: John Cena's retirement tour comes to an end

By Citlali Sanchez | Dec. 14

On Dec. 13 in Washington D.C., WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event marked a historic moment as John Cena — the creator of the iconic ‘You Can't See Me’ catchphrase — competed in his final match, bringing ‘The Last Time is Now’ retirement tour to an end.

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IU Indianapolis faces defamation claim from former basketball coach

By Citlali Sanchez and Melanie Contreras | Dec. 11

Paul Corsaro, former IU Indianapolis men’s basketball coach, has filed a tort claim against IU Indianapolis for defamation. The university sent a termination statement to the IndyStar claiming that Corsaro's behavior did not align with university values and standards when it came to the treatment of student athletes.

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IU Indy falls to Youngstown State in Dec. 6 home matchup

By Zachary Aigbe | Dec. 10

Coming into Saturday’s matchup with Youngstown State, the IU Indy Jaguars were searching for consistency after a 3-7 start to the season. Though the Jaguars showed flashes of energy, especially during a strong first-half run, they ultimately fell 78-55 at the Jungle.

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Season opener win: Jaguars fight to the end

By Regina Graves | Nov. 25

The Jaguars tipped off the first game of the 2025-26 season with a thrilling 64-61 victory over Indiana State on Nov. 3. In a game that kept fans on their feet until the final buzzer, the Jaguars proved that they were not only prepared for the upcoming season, but ready to make a statement.

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IU Indianapolis men’s basketball falls short in home opener thriller

By Citlali Sanchez | Nov. 12

After losing their season opener against Ohio State (118-102) on Nov. 3, the Jaguars were IU Indy Athletics looking to get their first win of the season on Nov. 6 at home against preseason top team in the Northeast Conference, Long Island University (LIU).

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IU Indianapolis introduces new basketball head coach

By Nevaeh Hite | Nov. 5

With the men’s basketball season underway, not only is there an entirely new roster, but a new head coach as well. Ben Howlett has become the 12 head coach for the men’s basketball team.

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IU Indy men’s soccer falls to Northern Illinois University in home opener

By Citlali Sanchez | Sept. 19

On the evening of Sept. 9, the Jags opened their home season under the ideal weather conditions for soccer. The sun shone down on the pitch while a gentle breeze swept across the field. Though the team lost 2-1 in a hard-fought match, chatter and laughter could be heard from the stands as fans enjoyed both the competitive game and the beautiful evening.

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IU Indy volleyball drops home opener in Hampton Inn Invitational

By Citlali Sanchez | Sept. 18

The IU Indy volleyball team played its first home volleyball match of the season Sept. 11 against Bellarmine in the opening match of the Hampton Inn Invitational.

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The Rise of Indiana's Fever Frenzy

By Mahir Islam | Aug. 6

This past month, the city of Indianapolis hosted the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. This comes a year after the city hosted the NBA All-Star game and just over a month after hosting three games during the NBA Finals. While hosting WNBA All-Star Weekend marks the end of an exciting summer of sports in the city, it also provides the opportunity to reflect on the growth of women’s basketball in the state.

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Alternate history: What would’ve happened to Indiana's economy if the Pacers won the NBA finals

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | July 14

In the recent 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) tournament, the Indiana Pacers played against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder won the series 4-3, resulting in a devastating loss for Hoosiers across the state and Pacers fans across the country alike.

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Spring games: A crucial bridge to the fall season for IU Indianapolis men’s soccer

By Citlali Sanchez | April 10

As the chill of winter fades and the first whispers of spring brush through the campus, the IU Indianapolis men’s soccer team is playing a series of exhibition games that will help shape their path to the fall season.

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IU Indianapolis graduate students cover eventful 2025 Sugar Bowl

By Kondwani Mzumara | April 10

IU Indianapolis graduate students Chris Schumerth and Cort Street were in New Orleans to cover the 2025 Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia for the IU Indianapolis Sports Capital Journalism Program on January 1. In the early morning hours on the scheduled day of the game, a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14. The driver had an ISIS flag on his truck, police reported.

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Breaking ground on new campus arena

By Citlali Sanchez | April 3

On Feb. 19, at the Herron School of Art and Design, IU Indianapolis students, alumni, members of the athletic department, board members and government officials gathered together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the James T. Morris Arena.

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IUI approves plans for new arena

By Simone Robinson | Nov. 20

IU Indianapolis is breaking ground with a cutting-edge $110 million Athletics Center, a pivotal addition to the downtown campus, which is expected to be a game-changer for the community and foster school spirit.

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IU Indianapolis Women’s Soccer head coach Chris Johnson is stepping down

By Kenzie Pittenger | Nov. 12

After more than two decades on the sidelines, head coach of IU Indianapolis women’s soccer, Chris Johnson, is retiring. Johnson is the program’s all-time leader in wins after this final season. He tallied 160 wins in his 22-year career. Johnson had an incredible resume in his time with the Jaguars.

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The Indiana Fever have hired Stephanie White as their next head coach

By Kenzie Pittenger | Nov. 5

The Indiana Fever have hired Indiana native, Stephanie White as their new head coach. White has spent the past two seasons with the Connecticut Sun. White went 55-25 with consecutive semifinals appearances with the Sun and won WNBA Coach of the Year in 2023. White is not new to the Indiana culture ...