I’m stoked to share a project I’ve been working on for the past few months at @IBJnews. Our multi-part Beyond Clarkonomics podcast examines the Fever’s revamp on the heels of nabbing Caitlin Clark—and how it positions the city as a hub for women’s sports.

NEW: The Herb Simon family, which owns @PacersSportsEnt, has acquired two buildings on South Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis—one of which was the subject of hundreds of police runs for violent incidents when it was a bar. My latest for @IBJnews:.

The third episode of my Beyond Clarkonomics podcast for @IBJnews is now posted! It explores the Indiana Fever’s current roster, how @PacersSportsEnt has built around Caitlin Clark, and what the team is (literally) building next. Hope you give it a listen.

NEW: Those NHL-to-Indianapolis talks that sprouted up this morning? About that… Local government and sports officials are downplaying the possibility—while still leaving the door open to the possibility down the line.

The Pacers’ magical run to Game 7 of the NBA Finals against came up just short Sunday night, with the team falling 103-91. Many fans downtown stuck with them to the end. @IBJnews photo gallery:

My colleague @317lindquist did a fantastic deep dive on how the @IndianaFever has gained ground on the sponsorships front since drafting Caitlin Clark—including how the team is in many ways serving as the trendsetter for the #WNBA as a whole.

On to Game 7. Full @IBJnews gallery from the Pacers’ win over the Thunder:

RT @ESPNPR: The @IndianaFever's victory over the @nyliberty on Saturday delivered the 3rd most-watched WNBA game on ABC EVER 👏. 🏀 2.2M avg.….

RT @IBJnews: 🏀 Before the sold-out crowds & superstardom… the struggle was real. In this Beyond Clarkonomics episode, @MickeyShuey traces t….

In the second episode of Beyond Clarkonomics, @IBJnews explores the history of the Indiana Fever. All of it—the good, the bad and the ugly—led the team to where it is now, and it set the stage for where the franchise could be headed.

RT @IBJnews: Purdue University’s campus extension in Indianapolis will have a new leader next year following the retirement of Chief Operat….

A few of my favorite frames from Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. You can see a full gallery at @IBJnews:

RT @IBJnews: Ice Miller, one of the city’s largest law firms, plans to move its longtime downtown headquarters in OneAmerica Tower to a new….

Now… and go with me on this for a minute… imagine *this* in Indianapolis. It could still happen. I first reported in March that Avison was looking at the city for one of its expansion locations. Here’s that story:

NEW: @LifeAtPurdue has unveiled, and trustees have unanimously approved, a master plan for its Indianapolis campus extension, which could support up 15,000 students by 2075. My story for @IBJnews:

RT @317lindquist: The Sports Bra, an Oregon sports bar devoted to telecasts of women’s competitions, plans to expand to Indianapolis. Detai….

A few frames from a big Pacers win on Saturday. @IBJnews photos/Mickey Shuey. Full gallery here:

Episode 1 of my @IBJnews podcast “Beyond Clarkonomics” features columnist @cbrennansports, commentator @RebeccaLobo, Visit Indy exec @ChrisGahl and marketer @kungar. It looks at the Clark Effect and how she’s creating new opportunities for Indianapolis.

Looking for something to do at halftime of the Fever game? Why not listen to the first episode of my new @IBJnews podcast, Beyond Clarkonomics? . Here’s a link that you can either use now or bookmark or like for later:

ICYMI earlier: Indianapolis is set to be tapped as host for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which once again will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium. Sources say the announcement is set for next week. My story for @IBJnews:.

NEW: Sources tell @IBJnews that Indianapolis next week will be announced as host of the 2028 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, which will once again be held at Lucas Oil Stadium.