Indianapolis, IN
NBA All-Star Game LIVE: Latest updates and play-by-play from Indianapolis | Marca
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Indianapolis is hosting the NBA All-Star Game. It has been an action-packed All-Star Weekend from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Sunday night is the capper — the 73rd All-Star Game itself, tipping off at 8:40 ET.
Many of the NBA‘s biggest names — including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, and LeBron James — will take to the hardwood Sunday night for this annual exhibition. For the first time in seven years, the traditional conference-based format will be used, adding another layer of intrigue to this exciting contest.
The 73rd NBA All-Star Game: Latest updates and play-by-play from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana:
This year’s All-Star Game marks only the second time in NBA history that the festivities have taken place in the capital of Indiana — and the first time since Gainbridge Fieldhouse opened. The NBA last brought All-Star events to Indy in 1985, and they were held at the since-demolished Hoosier Dome.
All the experience is in the West
Five players on the Western Conference — coached by Minnesota‘s Chris Finch — have been selected to at least nine All-Star teams in their careers: James, Durant, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, and Paul George. Sunday night will be James’ 20th All-Star Game appearance, an NBA record that makes him one of five athletes all-time to make at least 20 All-Star teams in the “Big Four” North American sports leagues. Jokic (sixth All-Star Game) will join James and Durant in the frontcourt, while Doncic (fifth selection) and Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were voted in as backcourt starters.
Curry, Davis, George, and Devin Booker are among the top names available from a stacked bench, which also includes Finch‘s Timberwolves duo of Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. George’s Los Angeles Clippers teammate Kawhi Leonard rounds out an imposing roster that features four former NBA MVP winners.
Four first-time All-Stars in the East
The Indiana Pacers faithful voted in their point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, as the Eastern Conference‘s starter. Haliburton, who leads the NBA in assists per game, will partner Three Point Contest champion Damian Lillard in the backcourt, while Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Bam Adebayo (replacing the injured Joel Embiid) will make up the bench for Milwaukee‘s Doc Rivers, who has taken the helm for this game.
The real intrigue is on Rivers‘ bench, where Paolo Banchero, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, and Scottie Barnes — in for the injured Julius Randle — will be All-Star Game debutants. Filling out the bench are Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, and Jaylen Brown — the runner-up in Saturday night’s Slam Dunk Contest.
Indianapolis, IN
Highlights: Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter; February 27, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — “The Zone” featured highlights from eight high school boys basketball games from across central Indiana on Friday.
Watch highlights of Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter above.
Final Score: Tri-West 65 Cardinal Ritter 62
“The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch ‘The Zone’ for basketball highlights on February 27, 2026.
Indianapolis, IN
New bridge over 96th Street adds to Nickel Plate Trail connections
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — The Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian bridge over 96th Street is officially open.
It was being touted Friday as a major milestone for central Indiana’s growing trail system. The street is the Fishers-Indianapolis border.
Leaders called the project a critical connection point for the Nickel Plate Trail. The new bridge helps move the nearly 17-mile trail closer to its goal of connecting multiple counties through one continuous path.
The bridge also came with a 1.3-mile trail extension. A $4.5 million grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources made the bridge possible.
Dale Brier, deputy director of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, talked about the state’s Next Level Trails grant program. “Currently, we have 89 trail projects that that were funded with that money. Fifty-nine of those are complete. We’ve got 12 under construction. As of this opening, we have 167 miles of trail that have now been opened with that grant money.”
People who frequently take the trail for their daily exercises say they’re excited the bridge is finally open.
Alan Errichiello of the Fishers Running Club said, “Extending this down south into Indianapolis is a big game changer for us. It’ll add a lot of miles that we can easily get into.”
Resident Tracy Mundell said, “Trying to get to the other side was nearly impossible, so I think most people didn’t even attempt it. It’s going to be great, we can get over to the other side, and I’m anxious to see what’s over there.”
The final portion of the project, called the Clear Path project, remains under construction.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, a Republican, said, “We need to double-down on that investment, and we know time and time again here in the city of Fishers that trail systems, the ability to get up and get out and get active, is such an important part in our culture of health, that an investment like this is critical.”
Once complete, local leaders say the goal is to provide a more safe and connected routes between Noblesville, Fishers, Indianapolis and other surrounding cities.
Resident Steve Mundell said, “It’s lovely. It’ll be real convenient to get across too.”
Indianapolis, IN
Good and bad from Colts’ 2026 NFLPA report card grades
What grades did the Indianapolis Colts earn on the 2026 NFLPA report cards?
The NFLPA is no longer able to make their annual report cards public. However, ESPN’s Kayln Kahler was able to obtain a copy of the reports following the 2025 NFL season, and the Indianapolis Colts were again around the middle of the pack.
In these report cards, players rate numerous aspects of the organizations they play for, from ownership to the training facilities and everything in between. According to Kahler, 1,759 players contributed to these grades.
So, where did the Colts end up this year relative to the rest of the NFL this year?
Overall, the Colts ranked 17th. Below is a breakdown of each individual grade they received.
- Treatment of Families: B
- Home Game Field: D
- Food/Dining Area: B
- Nutritionist/Dietician: A-
- Locker Room: C+
- Training Room: B
- Training Staff: B+
- Weight Room: B
- Strength Coaches: A
- Position Coaches: B
- Offensive Coordinator: B
- Defensive Coordinator: B+
- Special Teams Coordinator: B+
- Team Travel: B-
- Head Coach: A-
- General Manager: A
- Team Ownership: A
Of note, although the Colts haven’t been to the postseason in five years, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard both received high marks.
Carlie Irsay Gordon, Kalen Jackson, and Casey Foyt earned an A in their first year as the primary owners.
The field at Lucas Oil Stadium received a very low mark, earning a D, while the locker room was given a C+. Those were the two lowest grades the Colts received.
Compared to the 2025 rankings, the Colts moved up two spots this year, after coming in at 19th last year.
The biggest jumps the Colts experienced came in the Food/Dining grade, which went from a C to a B. The Team travel grade also jumped from a D+ to a B-.
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