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George Washington High School just earned a prestigious national honor for putting exceptional teaching at the heart of student success. The recognition comes with $5,000 to invest back into helping teachers and students thrive.
Five college friends who already broke one Guinness World Record running a half marathon in a caterpillar costume are adding a fifth person to their fuzzy suit to break another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 2. They're bringing along a documentary crew to capture the wild attempt.
Former University of Indianapolis wrestler and All-American Jackson Hoover just landed a prestigious $10,000 NCAA scholarship for graduate studies. He's now in medical school, proving you can excel both on the mat and in the classroom.
Five former college cross-country teammates are attempting to break a Guinness World Record at Indianapolis' 500 Festival Mini-Marathon while running connected inside a giant caterpillar costume. The group already holds one world record and plans to beat the current five-person costume time of 1:48:59.
Five Anderson University alumni will attempt to break a world record at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon while running connected inside a giant caterpillar costume. Four of them already hold the record for a four-person costume, and now they're adding a fifth runner to raise the stakes. ##
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham cleared up confusion about her contract negotiations with the most wholesome reason ever. She wanted more years on her deal so she could buy a house and bring her dog and donkey to Indianapolis.
A group of friends who broke a world record running a half marathon in a four-person caterpillar costume are adding a fifth teammate to chase another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This time, everyone gets a plaque.
Nasir Adderley walked away from football at 25 to focus on his health and family. Now 28, he's signed with the Indianapolis Colts for an inspiring comeback.
Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham is coming back for another season, keeping the team's championship dreams alive. The sharpshooter who became known for fiercely defending her teammates signed a one-year deal to return to Indianapolis.
The Indiana Fever just revealed the interior of their $78 million, 108,000-square-foot training center that will become the largest facility in the WNBA. Opening before the 2027 season, it sets a new standard for investment in women's sports.
Michigan basketball captured the national championship in Indianapolis, led by first-year head coach Dusty May who returned to his home state to complete a remarkable turnaround. The victory marks a full-circle moment for May, who grew up in Indiana and played at IU before building his coaching career.
Michigan defeated UConn to claim the NCAA men's basketball championship, sparking celebrations that lasted through the night in Ann Arbor and Indianapolis. It's the Wolverines' first national title since 1989.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team claimed its second national championship in program history, defeating UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis. The Wolverines finished with a program-record 37 wins and brought the Big Ten its first national title in 26 years.
Auburn defeated Tulsa 92-86 in overtime to capture its first National Invitational Tournament title in school history. The Tigers battled through six tournament games to bring home the championship trophy from Indianapolis.
After nearly four decades of waiting, Michigan's basketball team brought home a national championship, defeating UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis. The victory also ended a 26-year title drought for the entire Big Ten conference.
Mary Washington captured its first-ever Division III men's basketball championship with a heart-stopping 75-73 victory over Emory on April 5 in Indianapolis. The Eagles survived a month-long tournament gauntlet to claim the program's first national title in thrilling fashion.
Two powerhouse college basketball teams will face off Monday night for the national championship after dominant Final Four victories. Michigan's towering lineup and UConn's sharpshooting magic both shined in Indianapolis, setting up a dream finale.
April survived sex trafficking at age 12 and now works with an Indianapolis nonprofit helping other young survivors heal and rebuild their lives. Her story shows how mentorship and community support can transform lives after unimaginable trauma.
UConn freshman Braylon Mullins hit a miracle 35-foot three-pointer with 0.3 seconds left to complete a stunning 19-point comeback and beat Duke 73-72, sending the Huskies to their third Final Four in four years. The Indiana native will now return home to Indianapolis chasing the program's third national championship in four years.
A malfunctioning buzzer couldn't stop Illinois from celebrating their first Final Four berth in 21 years. After a bizarre 10-minute delay, the Fighting Illini defeated Iowa 71-59 to dance their way to Indianapolis.
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