Five Indiana University Divers Qualify for the NCAA Championships on the First Day of Zone C Qualifying Five Indiana divers qualified for the 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships during the first of three days at the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships Monday inside the Jones Natatorium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Three men – sophomore Joshua Sollenberger, senior Maxwell Weinrich and redshirt freshman Aiden Sadler – earned their first bids on the 3-meter springboard having all made the top 10 cutline. On the women’s springboard, juniors Ella Roselli and Lily Witte posted the field’s two best scores in their opening event. Indiana divers will have the chance to add to their programs over the next two days as their qualifying competition continues with the men’s 1-meter, women’s 3-meter today and platform and Wednesday events.
Indiana University Wrestling Earns its Best Big Ten Championship Finish Since 2012 Indiana concluded its time at the Big Ten Championships on Sunday with another year of growth and four wrestlers who have officially clinched their bids to the NCAA Championships. On top of that, the Hoosiers had three wrestlers reach the podium and two of them who had the best individual placement at Big Tens of any Hoosier since 2019. No. 4 Seed Jacob Moran (125) and No. 8 Seed Gabe Sollars (197) each reached the third-place match and narrowly lost to earn a strong fourth place finish. The last Hoosier to finish in fourth place or better at the Big Ten Championships was Elijah Oliver (125) in 2019. In the consolation semifinals, both Moran and Sollars won decisively to advance in the wrestle backs. Moran defeated No. 9 Seed Diego Sotelo (Michigan) in a 9-7 decision and Sollars defeated No. 6 Seed Wyatt Ingham (Wisconsin) in an 8-1 decision to earn their spot in the third-place matches. In that last match of the consolation bracket, both Hoosiers were close but fell just short to its opponents. Moran faced off against No. 2 Nic Bouzakis (Ohio State) and trailed 4-2 with 20 seconds left, he shot and looked to secure a takedown on the edge of the mat, but was out of bounds. Bouzakis held on in the closing seconds to win the match.
Sollars trailed 6-1 early to No. 5 Seed Luke Geog (Ohio State) but clawed his way back to make it a 7-5 score in the third period but could not score the final takedown to take the match. Moran, Sollars and Lowery each clinched bids yesterday. No. 6 Seed Derek Gilcher (174) joined the group to earn automatic bids today. In the 11th Place Semifinal match, he faced No. 10 Seed Eddie Enright (Northwestern) and fought to an 11-7 win. With there being 10 available automatic bids for the Big Ten at 174 lbs., Gilcher clinched his spot with his win in that match. This will be his second career NCAA Tournament appearance. As a team, Indiana finished with 40.0 points and a 10th place spot in the team score. It is Indiana’s best showing at the Big Ten Championships since 2012 when the team scored 41.0 points and tied for 10th. Indiana will await to see if any more Hoosier wrestlers will make the NCAA Championships when the entire tournament field is announced on Tuesday (March 10) when the at-large selections will be revealed.
FINAL TEAM SCORES 1. Penn State (184.0), 2. Ohio State (148.5), 3. Nebraska (116.5), 4. Iowa (87.0), 5. Michigan (86.5), 6 Illinois (78.0), 7. Minnesota (76.5), 8 Rutgers (63.5), 9. Wisconsin (55.0), 10. Indiana (40.0), 11 Maryland (35.5), 12 Purdue (29.5) 13 Northwestern (14.5) 14 Michigan State (10.5).
Indianapolis Colts Re-Sign Wide Receiver Alec Pierce to a Massive Contract Top free agent wide receiver Alec Pierce will be returning to the Indianapolis Colts for the 2026 NFL season. Pierce has agreed to a four-year, $114 million contract with the Colts in NFL free agency, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Pierce – a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft – is coming off a his best season as a pro. He led the Colts with 1,003 receiving yards and logged a career-best 47 catches while adding six touchdowns to his ledger. The wide receiver (6-3, 211 pounds) also led the NFL in both average depth of target (20) and yards per reception (21.3) for a second consecutive season.
He routinely showed off both quality deep speed and excellent contested catching abilities while logging a passer rating of 113.7 when targeted, which ranked 11th-best in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus. Many believed the Colts would slap Pierce with the franchise tag to prevent the soon-to-be 26-year-old from hitting the open market. However, Indianapolis instead opted to use the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, preventing them from tagging Pierce and giving him an opportunity to reach the open market. Even so, the Colts managed to retain Pierce on a big-money contract. Now, the Cincinnati product will continue in his role as Indianapolis’ top receiving option for the 2026 NFL season.
Indy 500 Camping and Parking Sold Out The Indy 500 is quickly approaching on Sunday, May 24, and Race Day parking and camping are already sold out for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. That’s almost a month earlier than last year’s.
With Race Day ticket sales trending ahead of 2025, when all reserved seating sold out, fans should remember to plan ahead and arrive early, according to the press release. Even though IMS parking is sold out, there are still many great options, including our shuttles and one of the great Race Day traditions of parking – and camping – in the yards and driveways of so many Town of Speedway residents,” IMS and INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said in a statement.
Speedway and neighborhood parking: A significant number of fans have made it a tradition to park in the areas surrounding IMS. The residents and businesses of Speedway and other communities welcome these visitors and open their yards and lots to those looking for alternate parking options. This Hoosier hospitality is key to hosting the world’s largest single-day sporting event at the “Racing Capital of the World.”
Bike to the 500: The BodyArmor Flash I.V. Bike to the 500 presented by Central Indiana Cycling is back for its 11th year, offering race fans a safe and healthy way to commute to the track on Race Day. The escorted, 5-mile commute starts at the AMP at 16 Tech, and riders can choose from two departure times, 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. ET. Cyclists will then park outside the famed Gate 1 at IMS. Central Indiana Cycling will offer a limited number of pre-sold and on-site valet bike options at Gate 1 and 2 for those not participating in Bike to the 500. Bike parking is available for all cyclists at Gates 1, 6 and 9.
Rideshares: Uber and Lyft: Race fans who are not planning to park at the track should consider using a rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft, when traveling to or from the facility on Race Day. Guests using rideshare services like Uber, Lyft or taxis will be dropped off at the corner of 10th and Polco Streets. Guests also will be picked up at this location after the race.
Shuttles: IMS also offers a round-trip shuttle service for fans. The school busses depart from either the Indianapolis International Airport or downtown Indianapolis locations and arrive at the Main Gate parking lot (between Oval Turns 1 and 2) located across from Gate 2 on 16th Street. Ticket prices are $60 for a shuttle pass. You can also pay $20 for parking to accommodate you shuttle pass.
The Indianapolis Colts Trade Wide Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers Long-time Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is heading out east. The Colts are trading Pittman to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported the deal includes a swap of late-round picks plus a contract extension for 3 years and $59 million from Pittsburgh. The 2020 second-round pick ranks fifth in franchise history with 485 receptions and seventh with 5,254 yards, but is coming off a down season – 80 catches and 784 yards along with a career-high seven TDs – and carries a $29 million hit against the salary cap. Trading Pittman could open up to $24 million in salary cap space.
The reported cap space savings put Pittman’s future with Indianapolis in doubt. After the Colts closed last season with a 38-30 loss at Houston, the veteran receiver understood things could change. “You know, I’ve been here for six years, and it’s been a good six, and I’m hoping it’s not, but if it’s my last, then I’ve really had a great time playing here,” Pittman told reporters in the locker room. “Every player is self-aware. I know it didn’t cut it, and I look back at the first half, and man, it was so good, and then something pivoted. It changed, and things went downhill. “Obviously, when you have a year like this, you know changes come. I’m not here thinking that anything is safe. (I’ve) just got to work on the things I can do better. I know I’ve got a lot of good ball left, so hopefully they bring me back, but whatever happens, it was meant to be, and I’ll always be a Colt.”
Indianapolis Colts Sign Former Tennessee Titans Defensive End Arden Key in Free Agency The Indianapolis Colts continue to address their defensive front. The team has agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans defensive end Arden Key on a two-year, $20 million contract with $11 million in guarantees, according to a source. NFL Network was first to report the agreement. Key, 29, has had at least 4 sacks in each of his last five seasons, the last three with the Titans. In eight seasons and 116 games overall with Tennessee, Jacksonville, San Francisco and the Raiders, he’s had 30.5 sacks, 192 tackles, 39 tackles for loss and 96 quarterback hits. The 6-5, 240-pound Key collected 4 sacks and 11 quarterback hits in 12 games for the Titans last season. He’s the latest addition to coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defensive front. General manager Chris Ballard acquired defensive tackle Colby Wooden in a trade with Green Bay at the expense of linebacker Zaire Franklin. The Colts are expected to lose several front-line defensive linemen to free agency, including Kwity Paye, Samson Ebukam, Tyquan Lewis and Neville Gallimore. The pass rush was inconsistent last season, finishing in the middle of the pack with 39. Laiatu Latu led the team with 8.5. No other Colt had more than 4.
Former Indianapolis Colt Kwity Paye Signs with the Las Vegas Raiders It didn’t take long for Kwity Paye to find a new home. The Indianapolis Colts’ 2021 first-round draft pick has agreed to a three-year, $48 million free-agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Paye appeared in 75 games with 74 starts but never fulfilled the expectations that accompany the 21st overall pick in the draft. He had 30.5 sacks, 209 tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 50 quarterback sacks in five seasons. Paye’s most productive seasons were in 2023-24 when he notched 8.5 and 8.0 sacks, respectively.