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.
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.”
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.
Purdue University in Indianapolis is currently the only university in the United States to offer an accredited motorsports engineering degree. Previously housed under Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), the motorsports engineering program has transitioned fully to Purdue University, bringing new opportunities for students.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
After a two-year tenure as head coach, the Indiana Fever has fired their head coach, Christie Sides.Under Sides, the Fever had a record of 33-47. In 2023 they had a 13-27 record, and in 2024 they went 20-20. Sides brought the Fever to their first playoffs since 2016.Under her leadership, the team also ...
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