Central Indiana Sports Report

Grant Shouse and Mike Hutsell talk about the National Championship Indiana Hoosiers' visit to the White House, their new players and the overall roster following the Spring Game in April ... and the Big Ten's announcement of Men's Basketball opponents who they'll play at home and on the road.

On Thursday's 10-Minute Report: •The Indiana Fever won their first game of the year, leading start to finish in an 87-78 win over the Sparks in Los Angeles •Conor Daly and Alex Palou fastest again in Indy 500 practice Wednesday •The Indianapolis Colts will play Washington in London on Oct. 4 … and their full schedule will be released late Thursday •Taylor Baseball and Indiana Wesleyan & Marian Softball are headed to the NAIA World Series •NBA Playoffs & NHL Playoffs Updates •The Reds and Cubs both suffer tough losses •Westfield & Noblesville earn sweeps in Boys Volleyball Sectional Quarterfinals at Hamilton Southeastern

On Wednesday's IndyCar Report with Elijah Poe, Greg and Elijah are joined by Dave Chanley and Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon to recap and react to Day 2 of practice Wednesday for the 110th Indianapolis 500 ... including big days again from Conor Daly and Alex Palou.

On Wednesday's 10-Minute Report: •Defending champ Alex Palou had the fastest lap at Tuesday’s first practice for the Indy 500 •IU and Purdue know their 2026-27 Big Ten Basketball opponents and locations •The healthy Indiana Fever look for their first win of the season tonight in Los Angeles •Taylor Baseball & Indiana Wesleyan Softball both on verge of NAIA World Series •The San Antonio Spurs' future is scary •Plus, Marion High School and Marian University name new basketball head coaches in Local News & Notes •And in High School Sports, the Alexandria Tigers are having a incredible Spring

On a Special Edition of the IndyCar Report with Elijah Poe, Greg & Elijah recap and react to the first day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500, including reigning champion Alex Palou on top of the speed chart, Meyer Shank's continued success at IMS and Noblesville's Conor Daly announcing himself as a true contender next Sunday.

On Tuesday's 10-Minute Report: Practice has officially opened for the 110th Indianapolis 500 •The National Champion Indiana Hoosiers Football team visited the White House •The Oklahoma City Thunder may have ended LeBron James’ run in L.A. •Week 1 Primetime Games, International Games and a couple of Holiday Games released by NFL •The No. 1 Taylor Trojans won easily Monday Night to start the NAIA Baseball Tournament •The Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats is defeated Weber International to open the NAIA Softball Tournament •The Alexandria Tigers Baseball is 18-4 after beating Wes-Del 8-1 •Plus Local & National News & Notes & more

On Monday's 10-Minute Report: •It’s hard being a Pacers fan! •The Fever go on the road for the first time Wednesday •Purdue Baseball swept IU with three dramatic wins over the weekend •IU Softball is in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year •NAIA Baseball & Softball Tournaments are underway •Practice begins Tuesday for the 110th Indianapolis 500 •Anthony Richardson reportedly impressive at voluntary camp •Plus Local & National News & Notes and a look ahead to high school sports this week

Listen to Greg and Mike live through the agony.

Dave Chanley and Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon react to Saturday's IndyCar Race on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... one of the year's best races with a lot of intrigue that ended with a Dane in Victory Lane and McLaren's first win in Indianapolis in 50 years.

John Robertson and Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon react to the atmosphere in Indianapolis for the Indiana Fever's Season Opener against the Dallas Wings, their tough 107-104 loss, the first technical foul of the year going to Lexie Hull and what it all means for the 2026 season.

On this week's Pacers Report with Mike Rich, Greg and Mike are joined by Matt Powell & Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon to preview Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery, gauge how they're feeling about it ... and talk about expectations next season, whatever happens Sunday, and which teams from the 2026 Playoffs concerns us as Pacers fans for the 2027 Playoffs.

On Friday's 10-Minute Report: •The Indiana Fever kick off their season Saturday against the Dallas Wings … the return of Caitlin Clark •Alex Palou was fastest at the first practice for Saturday’s Indy Grand Prix at IMS •The Omaha Supernovas ended the Indy Ignite’s season with a 5-set thriller in the MLV semifinals •The Chicago Cubs won their 9th game in a row and their 15th straight at Wrigley with a sweep of the Cincinnati Redss •Top-seeds Detroit and Oklahoma City earned wins in the NBA Playoffs •Butler and IU Softball advance in their conference tournaments •IU and Purdue begin a crucial 3-game baseball series Friday •Eastbrook topped Oak Hill in a top-4 matchup in CIC Baseball

John Robertson & Michelle Garmon preview the Indiana Fever's 2026 season, how many games they expect them to win in the regular season and who they're going to beat for the WNBA Championship.

On this week's Purdue Report with Jake Dunn, Greg & Jake are joined by Purdue Baseball play-by-play announcer Kyle Charters to talk about the Boilermakers' stellar 2026 season and to preview the weekend's series against the Indiana Hoosiers.

On Thursday's 10-Minute Report: •The Chicago Cubs win their 8th in a row, their 14th straight at Wright, on another walkoff win over the Cincinnati Reds •Taylor and Indiana Wesleyan are 2 of 7 teams from Indiana headed to the NAIA Baseball National Tournament •The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs earned Game 2 wins in the NBA Playoffs •The Indiana Fever cut their roster down to 12 ahead of Saturday’s Season Opener against the Dallas Wings •Purdue eliminated from the Big Ten Softball Tournament, IU plays Washington today •Makena Alexander and the Butler Bulldogs face top-seed Providence in the Big East Softball Tournament •The Indy Ignite begin their MLV Playoffs with a semifinal matchup with the Omaha Supernovas in Frisco, Texas, tonight ... their PA guy Aaron Pitman joins Greg for a preview •All that plus a look ahead to a CIC Night in High School Baseball & Softball and Local & National News & Notes

On this week's IndyCar Report with Elijah Poe, Greg and Elijah break down the 2026 IndyCar Driver Championship race and preview Saturday's race on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... with race and weekend predictions.

On Wednesday's 10-Minute Report: •The Chicago Cubs came from behind to beat the Cincinnati Reds again ... their 7th straight and their 13th in a row at home •The Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 1s in the NBA Playoffs •Rick Carlisle says the Indiana Pacers have a contingency plan if they don't get a top-4 pick Sunday •The Colorado Avalanche look like the favorites in the NHL •ESPN ranks the Indiana Fever the WNBA's fourth-best team heading into Saturday's Season Opener against the Dallas Wings •Alex Palou is a slight favorite over Josef Newgarden & Pato O'Ward Saturday at IMS •Plus, Local News & Notes, High School Softball & Baseball rankings, NAIA Baseball & Big Ten and Big East Softball updates and a look ahead to the Indy Ignite in the MLV Playoffs in Frisco, Texas, and Ball State Men's Volleyball in the Final Four in L.A.

On Tuesday's 10-Minute Report: •The IHSAA passes a rule that allows high school athletes to profit off of their image and likeness •Baseball and Softball Sectional Draws were held by the IHSAA Monday •Michael Conforto's walkoff home run gave the Cubs a 5-4 win over the Reds and their 6th consecutive win •The Knicks dominate Philly in Game 1 in the NBA's Eastern Conference Semifinals ... and a hobbled Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota to an upset of the Spurs in Game 1 out West •TJ McConnell will represent the Indiana Pacers at Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago •Injury updates for Monique Billings and Lexie Hull ahead of the Indiana Fever's season opener Saturday against Dallas •Taylor outscored Indiana Wesleyan to win the Crossroads League Baseball Tournament •Anthony Richardson has reported to voluntary Colts Camp •IndyCar makes "Push-to-Pass" a permanent feature ... plus schedules for the Indy GP and Indy 500 announced Monday •Hurricanes & Knights win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs •Plus Local News & Notes, including Gus Etchison's new home and Deaken Johnson's recruiting heating up

On Monday's 10-Minute Report: •Taylor & Indiana Wesleyan will play for the Crossroads Championship at 3 in Spring Arbor, Mich. •The Cavs and Pistons survive Game 7s and will play each other in the second round •The Reds & Cubs start a key 4-game series tonight •The Indy Ignite and Ball State Men’s Volleyball have both reached the Final Four … and we have schedules •Monique Billings & Lexie Hull are expected to play in the Fever’s season opener against Wings Saturday •We’re just 6 days away the NBA Draft Lottery, potentially one of the most important days in Pacers history •Plus National and Local News & Notes and a look ahead to Monday, including key games on the local high school baseball & softball fields

On this week's MLB Report with Will Retherford & Paul Tipton ... Will, Paul & Greg label every team in Major League Baseball a World Series Contender, a Playoff Contender or Going Nowhere ... and name their favorites to win the World Series in October ... through the first month of the season.

On Sunday's 10-Minute Report: •Golden Tempo runs from the back to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby •Ball State Men’s Volleyball scored the final four points to beat Pepperdine and advance to the Final Four •Caitlin Clark scored 12 in the Fever’s final warmup before the season begins Saturday •Paul George and the 76ers come from 3 games to 1 down to win to beat East-favorite Boston •The Cubs take over the NL Central lead with their fourth straight win •Taylor and Indiana Wesleyan will play for the Crossroads Baseball Championship .. both now qualified for the NAIA Tournament •Plus National & Local News & Notes and Local College & High School updates

On this week's IndyCar Report with Elijah Poe, Greg and Elijah recap and react to an intriguing two-day IndyCar open test for the Indianapolis 500 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Friday's 10-Minute Report: •It's May! The best month of the year in Indiana ... the Indy 500 is just 23 days away •Caitlin Clark played in front of Indiana Fever fans for the first time since June •A crazy night in the NBA Playoffs •Wild & Ducks advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs •Reds play great defense en route to another win •Alexandria Baseball & Softball both unbeaten in the CIC •Taylor & Indiana Wesleyan advance in Crossroads Baseball Tournament •and we look ahead to Friday, including the Kentucky Oaks, the Indy Ignite and the NCAA Men's Volleyball Tournament

Debate subjects on today's Greg vs. Will vs. the World: •Will CJ Allen or AJ Haulcy make an All-Rookie team for the Indianapolis Colts in 2026? •Which Indiana Hoosier player drafted in the first round will have the most immediate impact? •Who will the Indiana Fever face this year in the WNBA Finals? •Who will win Game 6 tonight in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: the Tampa Bay Lightning or the Montreal Canadiens?

John Robertson and Michelle Garmon react to the Indiana Fever's 95-80 loss to the Dallas Wings in Thursday's final preseason game at the Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

On Thursday's 10-Minute Report: •Rookie Caio Collett was fastest at IndyCar's Day 2 Test at IMS in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 •The Rockets & Pistons survive and the Lakers could be on the verge of an historic collapse •Stanley Cup Playoffs •Major League Baseball •Pacers hire Mike Born •College and High School Baseball & Softball •... and a look ahead to Thursday, including the Indiana Fever's final preseason game at the Fieldhouse

Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon joins Grant and Mike on this week's IU Report to react to a record eight Hoosiers being drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft ... their fits on their rosters and their expectations for their NFL careers ... plus, the state of gambling in modern sports on the heels of the Brendan Sorsby Scandal.

On Wednesday's busy 10-Minute Report: •Results from IndyCar's Day 1 Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including Noblesville's Conor Daly on top of the speed chart •The Reds and Cubs both win ... and Elly De La Cruz is becoming a superstar for the first-place Reds •Caitlin Clark signed a contract extension ahead of the Indiana Fever's season opener Saturday •Matt Miller of ESPN ranked five Colts in the top 100 players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft •NBA & NHL Playoffs Results & Highlights & Wednesday's schedule •IU Baseball wins at Louisville, Taylor falls to Spring Arbor in the Crossroads Tournament and local High School Baseball & Softball

On this week's Colts Report, Greg and Will Retherford react to the Indianapolis Colts 2026 draft class and assess the roster at its conclusion.

On Tuesday's 10-Minute Report: •All 33 current Indy 500 entrants took to the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tuesday ... the first of back-to-back testing days at the world's greatest race track •NBA Playoffs, including the Pistons hilarious collapse and the Nuggets win over shorthanded Minnesota •NHL Playoffs Scores, Highlights and Tuesday's schedule •The Cubs lost their third straight on the heels of their 10-game winning streak •Ball State Men's Volleyball knows its path to a National Championship ... one of 12 teams in the NCAA Tournament •Lots of Local News & Notes •Schedule for the upcoming Crossroads League Baseball & Softball Tournaments •A look ahead to Tuesday, including another CIC Baseball/Softball Night

On this week's MLB Report with Will Retherford & Paul Tipton: •The Reds and Cubs are on top of the NL Central, but are the Brewers still the favorites? •Can the Diamonbacks compete with the Dodgers & Padres? •Is it already too late for the Phillies and Mets? •Who’s the second best team in the American League? •Can the Blue Jays, Orioles or Red Sox get back in the AL East Race?

On Monday's 10-Minute Report: •A look at the newest Indianapolis Colts added through the NFL Draft and rookies through free agency •A look back at a great weekend in the NBA Playoffs ... and ahead to a fascinating week ahead •Stanley Cup Playoffs •Major League Baseball update, including the Cincinnati Reds leading their division ... a look ahead to the week in the National Central •Local & National News & Notes, including Katherine Legge's return to Indy •A look ahead to Monday's Schedule, including some big high school baseball & softball games

On this week's Fever Report with John Robertson & Michelle Garmon, John & Michelle react to the Indiana Fever's WNBA Preseason opener ... a 109-91 win over the New York Liberty ... on Saturday in Brooklyn ... plus, their assessment of Caitlin Clark's return after more than 9 months since wearing a Fever uniform and their expectations for the 2026 season.

On Sunday's 10-Minute Report ... •Caitlin Clark made her return to the Indiana Fever lineup Saturday in the Indiana Fever's preseason win over the Liberty •The Colts added 6 more players Saturday through the NFL Draft •IU had a record 8 players selected, including Elijah Sarratt, Riley Nowakowski, Pat Coogan and Aiden Fisher taken Saturday ... plus, several others who signed camp contracts later Saturday •The Denver Nuggets choked away a golden opportunity ... NBA results & highlights •Stanley Cup Playoffs results & highlights •The Cincinnati Reds are alone on the top of the National League Central after they beat the Tigers and the Cubs lost to the Dodgers •Ball State swept Loyola Chicago to win the MIVA Conference Tournament and secure its first NCAA Tournament bid in four years •Taylor Baseball & Indiana Wesleyan Softball win Crossroads League championships •Eastbrook and Landon Tropf win at the Eastbrook Invitational, plus local high school baseball and softball results & highlights

On Saturday's 10-Minute Report: •The Colts added linebacker CJ Allen & safety AJ Haulcy in Friday's NFL Draft •A couple of more IU players were taken: D'Angelo Ponds will join Omar Cooper with the New York Jets and Kaelon Black is headed to the San Francisco 49ers •Impressive wins by the Spurs and the Lakers in the NBA Playoffs Friday ... and the Celtics wrest back control from the Sixers •The Reds and Cubs remain tied in first place in the National League Central after both came back for dramatic wins Friday •The Indiana Fever's preseason gets underway Saturday in Brooklyn in a matchup of the two most likely WNBA 2026 Champions •The Lightning-Canadians and Oilers-Ducks series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs have been fascinating •Gracyn Gilliard, Julius Gizzi and Carlos Alcaraz in News & Notes •A couple of big local high school softball games as Alexandria faced Andrean in a semistate rematch and Western took on unbeaten Mississinewa

Will Retherford joins Greg for Friday's 10-Minute Report to discuss: •Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders ... what is the expectation for the pairing going forward •Mendoza was selected during the IU Spring Football Game ... the first one ever as reigning National Champions •The NBA Playoffs have been incredible ... and what Will has learned so far •The NHL Playoffs are always incredible .... and what Will thinks is the most interesting series in the opening round •The crazy National League Central now finds the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs tied in first place ... with Will's Cardinals lurking a game and a half back •Results and highlights from the opening night of CIC Baseball & Softball

On Thursday's 10-Minute Report ... •The NFL Draft is tonight and IU will have its first No. 1 overall picks 88 years ... Mike Hutsell joins Greg after the Report for an NFL Draft Preview •Injuries continue to be the story of the NBA Playoffs ... this time OKC's Jalen Williams goes down with a hamstring injury ... plus results, highlights from Wednesday ... and a look ahead to Thursday •Stanley Cup Playoffs •The Reds and Cubs are now first and second in the NL Central •Ball State Men's Volleyball advances to the MIVA Championship •Local News & Notes, including some early suitors for Blackford sophomore Mari Leggett •A look ahead to the first CIC Baseball/Softball Day of the Spring •Local & National News & Notes

On Wednesday's 10-Minute Report: •The NBA Playoffs have been incredible through 4 days ... the biggest news being the health of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama ... plus, look out for VJ Edgecomb ... and LeBron James is good •NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs •Reds and Cubs are the hottest teams in the Majors •College Baseball & Softball •High School Baseball & Softball, including impressive wins by Lapel Baseball & Mississinewa Softball. •Lots of good stuff in our News & Notes Section, including all 44 Fever games being aired on national television •And a look ahead to Wednesday, including Ball State Men's Volleyball in the MIVA semifinals

On this week's IU Report, Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell project where the 2025 Indiana Hoosier National Championship players be selected in the NFL Draft.

On Tuesday's "10-Minute Report" ... •An incredible night in the NBA Playoffs with thrillers between the Knicks & Hawks and the Timberwolves & Nuggets •NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs •The May 10 NBA Draft Lottery Time & Location announced •Sophie Cunningham took to Twitter to clarify her remarks about being frustrated with her contract negotiations with the Indiana Fever •The Reds and Cubs continue to be the two hottest teams in baseball, extending their XX winning streaks •Local News & Notes, including Gavin Groninger taking the head coaching position at his alma mater and Donna Buckley being named head coach at Jay County, Meredith Tippner has a new home and the IHSAA considering a shot clock •CIC Baseball & Softball Results

On this week's MLB Report with Will Retherford & Paul Tipton, Greg, Paul and Will are joined by guest Val Tsoutsouris to talk about the NL Central race, including current winning streaks by the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs, the National League's dominance over the American League so far, and the favorites in each league and division through three weeks of the season.

On Monday's 10-Minute Report ... •Alex Palou takes advantage of a yellow flag to beat Felix Rosenqvist for his fourth win of the young season •The Orlando Magic took Game 1 from Detroit ... and the rest of the NBA Playoffs went as expected in the first weekend •The Indy Ignite win the MLV Match of the Year in front of a sold out Fishers Event Center •Stanley Cup Playoffs •The Reds and Cubs keep rolling ... but so is everyone else in the NL Central •Connor Simmons leaving Cascade after leaving the Cadets to their first state championship •Plus, News and Notes and a look ahead to Monday's much lighter slate.

On the latest Fever Report, John Robertson and Michelle Garmon talk about expectations for the 2026 Indiana Fever season as camp opened Sunday ... and react to the Fever's Draft on Monday.

Elijah Poe, Dave Chanley and Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon joins Greg to react to Sunday's Grand Prix of Long Beach, another win by Alex Palou.

On Sunday's Central Indiana Sports 10-Minute Report: •Indiana Fever Camp gets underway Sunday morning •NBA Playoffs Results, Highlights & Commentary •NHL Playoffs •Felix Rosenqvist wins pole at Long Beach for Sunday's 6 p.m. race •Braylon Mullins returning to UConn & Azavier Robinson chooses UCLA •The Reds off to their best start in 20 years •Ball State Men's Volleyball advances in the MIVA •Purdue Baseball beats Ohio State for 27th win •IU Softball takes two in Iowa City •Makena Alexander homers again in Butler's win in DC •A look ahead to Sunday, including the Indy Eleven in Birmingham and the Indy Ignite faces the Dallas Pulse in a sold out MLV Showdown at the Fishers Event Center. •Aaron Pitman joins the show to talk about the Indy Ignite and preview Sunday night's matchup with the Pulse.

A daily 10-minute sports update tailored specifically for Central Indiana Sports fans. On today's show ... Saturday, April 18, 2026: •The Indiana Fever sign Aaliyah Boston to a long-term deal •The NBA Playoffs are set •IndyCar Weekend underway in Long Beach •Major League Baseball •College Baseball & Softball •High School Baseball & Softball •Madison County Girls Tennis and Track and Field Championships •The Indy Ignite in Grand Rapids •NASCAR Qualifying rained out •Local News & Notes, including Fishers' Kai McGrew's college choice and a new Tyrese Haliburton documentary in the works •A look ahead to Saturday: Ball State Men's Volleyball hosts the MIVA Tournament and the NHL Playoffs get underway

•Your Central Indiana Sports 10-Minute Daily Report, including a Pacers-Nuggets game in Mexico City, the AP Boys Basketball All-State team, local high school baseball, softball and tennis and Major League Baseball Results ... plus, Local News & Notes. •A look ahead to Friday, including the the NBA Play-in games ... plus IU, Purdue & Ball State Baseball & Softball. •Elijah Poe joins Greg to preview the IndyCar Weekend in Long Beach.

Our IU Guys Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell react to Indiana Basketball's recent additions of Markus Burton, Jaeden Mustaf, Darren Harris, Samet Yigitoglu, Aiden Sherrell & Bryce Lindsey, what it means to the program and the fans and what the expectations are now for the 2026-27 season ... plus, who may be next and what kind of schedule they want to see for the upcoming Hoosiers season.

On this week's "Greg vs. Will vs. the World: NBA Playoffs Preview Edition" Greg Mengelt and Will Retherford debate and predict with points ... and their reputations ... on the line: •Who will win Friday's final Play-in game between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns? •Who will win more playoff games: the Philadelphia 76ers of the Portland Trail Blazers? •Who will win the Eastern Conference? •Who will win the Western Conference?

On Thursday's "Greg & His Friends Talk Sports" ... •Your Daily Central Indiana Sports 10-minute update, including IU's Transfer Portal success, Jalen Haralson's college decision, the Indiana All-Stars being named by the Indianapolis Star, the Fever adding more pieces ahead of Training Camp Sunday, NBA Play-in, MLB, local high school and college updates and Local and National News & Notes. •Grant Shouse joins Greg to talk about the job Darian Devries & Ryan Carr are doing building IU's Basketball roster. •Rob Hunt of the Herald-Bulletin joins the show to talk some high school softball and preview Thursday's showdown between the Alexandria Tigers and the Lapel Bullogs.