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NCAA's Mark Emmert says he can't see sports starting if schools are online-only

NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: "If a school doesn't reopen, then they're not going to be playing sports."

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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Indiana Pacers' first GM, architect of ABA championship teams Mike Storen dies at 84

Mike Storen, the Pacers' first general manager, former ABA commissioner and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84.

       




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2020 Indianapolis Colts schedule

The Indianapolis Colts start and finish the 2020 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars; the Colts are on the road to start the year and at home to finish it.

       




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Larry Curry, who had rollercoaster IndyCar career as team engineer and manager, dies at 68

In a career not without mistakes and disappointments, Larry Curry showed sparks of brilliance during his IndyCar career that spanned five decades.

       




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Colts QB Philip Rivers lands 'peace of mind,' post-NFL life as Alabama high school coach

Rivers has been named the coach in waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, according to an AL.com report.

       




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'It may not be easy, but I'll be here.' Kathy Loggan is this year's Sports Mom of the Year

The past several weeks have brought a whirlwind of emotions for the Loggan family as beloved North Central AD Paul Loggan died from COVID-19.

       




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Briggs: Anti-shutdown politicians don't want people to die, but ...

Despite the coronavirus death toll, some politicians want a quick end to stay-at-home orders, metro columnist James Briggs writes.

       




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Sen. Braun: Empower local communities, businesses to safely reopen economy

We should not use the blanket approach that government took in shutting down the economy to reopen it.

       




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Briggs: Eric Holcomb meets protesters' rage with empathy — and a rebuke

The governor offered a gentle rebuke to protesters: You're not helping.

       




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Op-ed: Coronavirus offers a lesson on Earth Day: 'We share this fragile planet'

The same spirit that now forces us to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic can be harnessed to address the challenge of climate change.

       




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Op-ed: What clean air, COVID-19 and Earth Day means to me

People of color and low-income communities bear the brunt of public health crises — and then receive the fewest resources for recovery.

       




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Hackney: Purdue's president floats frightening plan for opening campus this fall

It's no secret that university presidents are wringing their hands about decreased enrollment and lost tuition revenue because of coronavirus.

       




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Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Briggs: Don't hate Potbelly for getting coronavirus aid. Congress is the problem.

People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses.

       




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Letters: Vaccine for COVID-19 should be free to all

Eventual vaccine developed to fight COVID-19 should be free to everyone, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Briggs: Finally, a baby step toward reuniting kids and grandparents

Indianapolis, Fishers and the state on Thursday each announced plans which, combined, should result in greater testing capacity for Central Indiana.

       




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Op-ed: Coronavirus spread in nursing homes not a result of inattentiveness

Because the virus is hard to control even with all the steps being taken, we must remain vigilant in the steps we are taking, Zach Cattell writes.

       




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Sen. Ford: Use federal money to bolster vote-by-mail system in Indiana

If there is anything we should be doing at this moment, it is to ensure that elections are safe, accessible and fair, J.D. Ford writes.

       




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Hackney: Looking for that stimulus check? These tax-paying Hoosiers won't get one

America relies on both legal and undocumented immigrant labor to ensure that food and other goods continue flowing across the country, Hackney writes.

       




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Briggs: Our meat problem is worse than the toilet paper shortage

Meatpacking plants have been ravaged by the coronavirus.

       




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Letters: Robust health care system needed to combat coronavirus threat

Until we have a vaccine, the road to opening is through a health care system which can handle the infection, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Op-ed: Hoosiers need help from Mike Pence, not a visit and photo-op

Our government must do its part to protect working people from infectious diseases.

       




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Briggs: Holcomb and Hogsett skip the bickering and prioritize health over politics

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett strained to embody unity Thursday at a time when it would have been easy to perceive friction.

       




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Briggs: The economy is reopening, but only for young people

Gov. Eric Holcomb: "If you're 65 or older ... you're going to be living in a new normal for a while."

       




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Hackney: Families deserve transparency about nursing home COVID-19 cases. So does the public.

The reluctance of our state's leaders to offer further disclosures on a real-time basis, is another failure for Hoosiers.

       




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Briggs: Simon Property Group blasts 'irresponsible, inappropriate' mall reopening criticism

Simon executives are furious at Indianapolis officials.

       




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Op-ed: Acknowledge Indiana's educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

Indiana educators are among the strongest advocates for students and deserve the utmost appreciation and respect, Jennifer McCormick writes.

       




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Op-ed: Higher education plays role in Indiana's coronavirus recovery plan

Higher education is prepared to play its part in a recovery that accelerates a stronger economy and personal opportunity, Teresa Lubbers writes.

       




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Letters: Vice President Mike Pence should have set better example by wearing a mask

This example many will be able to repeat with possible grave danger to uncounted numbers, a letter to the editor says.

       




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U.S. Attorney: Law enforcement works to protect Hoosiers during coronavirus crisis

The primary way all citizens can support law enforcement is to follow the recommendations of state and local government leaders, Josh Minkler writes.

       




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Briggs: Holcomb just put us in charge of fighting coronavirus. Let's hope we're up to it.

Gov. Eric Holcomb's plan to reopen Indiana puts the burden on individuals instead of government.

       




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Eli Lilly CEO: As Indiana reopens, let's proceed with caution and data

As we begin to reopen, we owe it to those we've lost to proceed gradually, making decisions based on what data shows about the virus' spread.

       




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Urban League CEO: Indiana is slowly reopening, but Hoosiers must remain diligent

The fight to flatten the curve and slow the spread of the coronavirus is on all of us.

       




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Letters: Essential workers deserve respect — even after coronavirus crisis ends

I see people praising restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and truck drivers and I think this is long overdue.

       




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Hackney: 'Please come get me!' — Facebook Live police shooting victim's final act

The outrage felt throughout the community is from a culmination of so many caught-on-video police shootings.

       




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Letter from Editor Katrice Hardy: Thank you for supporting local journalism

The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but despite these challenges, our commitment to our community and you is stronger than ever.

       




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Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.




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Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?

Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.




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Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience

Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.




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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.




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Coronavirus: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown

With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV.




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Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.




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Israel coalition deal a victory for Netanyahu forged in isolation

Israel's PM has turned his chief challenger, Benny Gantz, into his chief deputy, writes Tom Bateman.




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Saudi tribe challenges crown prince's plans for tech city

Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe.




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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.




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Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.




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In pictures: How embassy hostage drama unfolded

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.




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Afghanistan investigates reports Iran guards forced migrants into river

Afghanistan is investigating the alleged torture and drowning of migrants at the Iranian border.




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IS militants 'dumped bodies in Syria gorge', HRW says

The al-Hota gorge became "a place of horror" under the jihadist group, Human Rights Watch says.