There is a mayor in Hesperia, California named Larry Bird and he has rooted against Larry Bird — and for Magic Johnson — hisentire life.
Author: Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star
Roger Penske continues to set standard at Indianapolis 500 with 18th win as owner
Simon Pagenaud’s Indianapolis 500 victory marked an unrivaled 18th in the race for owner Roger Penske.
From Pentagon to Saddam Hussein’s palace to Fever president, this is Allison Barber’s life
As the Indiana Fever lookto reinvent themselves, Allison Barber is the new president and chief operating officer of the WNBA franchise.
Sportscaster Chet Coppock, who got his flamboyant start in Indianapolis, dies after car crash
Chet Coppock is a legendary and flamboyant sportscaster who changed landscape of broadcasting in Indianapolis. He died Wednesday.
When the NBA ended, Greg Oden descended into alcoholism, only to fight his way back out
Greg Oden never thought this was going to be over. He would always be a basketball star. The playing would never end. But then, the end was there.
‘It was sad to watch’: Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight struggles with memory at talk
Sparks of the feisty, cursing college coach with a wicked sense of humor showed up, but there were also uncomfortable moments.
After Indiana HS basketball player’s sudden death, younger brother joins grieving team
Indiana HS basketball player KeShawn Smith died last week in a car crash. His little brother joined his teammates to inspire them at sectional game.
‘Blue Chips’ 25 years later: Bob Knight refused to lose to Hollywood team
It’s been 25 years since Indiana lost to Western in ‘Blue Chips’. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Bob Knight refused to lose movie’s game.
Carl Nicks: The forgotten Indiana State basketball phenom overshadowed by Larry Bird
At Indiana State, Carl Nicks would be called second fiddle. Bird-feeder. Thatguy who played with Larry. But Nicks was no understudy to Larry Bird.
‘A really genuine human being’: Purdue’s Tyler Trent dies after battling bone cancer
Tyler Trent, a kid with a shy grin, near perfect SAT score and dreams of becominga sportswriter used his battle to inspire.