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Established in 1903, The Indianapolis Star has been a reliable source of news for central Indiana, providing updates on local events, business, and sports through print, mobile, and online platforms. In the year 2000, The Star joined the Gannett Co., which is the largest newspaper chain in the United States.

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Will small-market Finals bother the NBA? Not necessarily. 'This is the league’s future here'

1 day ago | indystar.com | Zach Osterman

Viewer numbers run deeper than just market size as stars sell in the NBA Finals. NBA Finals still owns summer TV ratings conversation, and a long, competitive series will sell, no matter whatOKLAHOMA CITY – Big stars. Small markets. That’s been the verdict on these NBA Finals since the Pacers closed out the Eastern Conference playoffs over the weekend and sealed their place opposite Oklahoma City in this year’s NBA Finals.
NBA Finals keys to the series: How Pacers, OKC Thunder could win first NBA championship

1 day ago | indystar.com | Dustin Dopirak |Joel Lorenzi

NBA Finals Game 1: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m., Thursday; TV: ABCHow about Tyrese Haliburton bringing home Indy's first championship since its ABA days? NBA Finals predictions: Indy, OKC writers make their championship picksNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Indiana Pacers will win NBA Finals if... They play fast while still keeping their turnovers low and hit 3s.
Jim Banks says Indiana Fever fans deserve apologies after WNBA hateful speech investigation

1 day ago | indystar.com | Brittany Carloni

The WNBA conducted an investigation into a "report of racist fan behavior" during the game between the Fever and the Sky, specifically alleged hateful speech directed at Reese. On May 27, the league announced that it had "not substantiated" the allegations after reviewing the game and gathering information from fans, teams and arena staff.
'I'm not taking this for granted.' How Tyrese Haliburton is preparing for first NBA Finals

1 day ago | indystar.com | Dustin Dopirak

NBA Finals Game 1: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m., Thursday; TV: ABCTyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.8 points and 9.8 assists per game in these playoffs and even the numbers don't quite capture his total impact. INDIANAPOLIS – The first NBA Finals Tyrese Haliburton "truthfully" remembers watching — the first one he didn't just notice but sat down and consumed — was in 2011. He was a LeBron James fan, so at that particular moment, that made him a Miami Heat fan.
Pacers are giving out free 'Yes'cers' gear June 4 to 5,000 fans

1 day ago | indystar.com | Noe Padilla

How to score free Pacers 'Yes'cers' gear in downtown Indy today Noe PadillaThe Pacers organization announced it will be offering swag to 5,000 fans. To get the gear, fans will need to line up in their vehicles on the Pennsylvania Street side of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. One bag of gear will be given per vehicle, the organization said. The bag will include several "Yes'cers" themed items, like sunglasses, a T-shirt, a small pep flag and a poster, according to the organization's social media post.
How Nick Offerman responded to a homophobic meme of his 'Parks and Rec' character

2 days ago | indystar.com | Brendan Morrow

Ron Swanson once had some harsh words for frozen yogurt, calling it the "celery of desserts." But actor Nick Offerman had even harsher words for Michael Flynn Jr.The son of former national security advisor Michael Flynn adapted a "Parks and Recreation" meme of Offerman's character to diss Pride Month. A popular animated GIF of Offerman on the show, set in the fictional Pawnee, Indiana, shows his character throwing his computer in a dumpster.
Babyface and Bill Murray among artists who will play 2025 Indiana State Fair

2 days ago | indystar.com | Domenica Bongiovanni

The Indiana State Fair kicked off its 2025 concert announcements June 4 with several big names, including Indianapolis native Babyface and actor Bill Murray. The shows will take place during the run of the fair — Aug. 1 to 17, except for Mondays — on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. This year's theme is the "Soundtrack of Summer," which will include an exhibit on iconic album covers and a pop-up record store. The fair is announcing the concerts in waves over the course of the summer.
Pacers couldn't keep other stars from FT line. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is another level

2 days ago | indystar.com | Zach Osterman

Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson shot a combined 118 free throws against the Pacers in playoffs. No player has shot more free throws this postseason than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has taken 147 freebies in 16 games. INDIANAPOLIS – Across the Eastern Conference semifinals and finals, Indiana earned its figurative master’s degree in defending ball-dominant scoring guards in playoff settings. Donovan Mitchell scored 33 or more points in all but one of five games against the Pacers for Cleveland.
NBA Finals predictions: Pacers or Thunder? Indy, OKC writers make their championship picks

2 days ago | indystar.com | Matthew Glenesk |Dustin Dopirak

NBA Finals Game 1: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m., Thursday; TV: ABCThe Indiana Pacers are the largest betting underdogs heading into the NBA Finals in seven seasons. Almost no one is giving the Pacers a chance to win their first NBA championship. And that includes nearly all of the IndyStar and The Oklahoman sports staffs. There is one brave homer soul to go with Indiana.
'We thrive off of it.' Pacers are used to being underdogs — individually and collectively

2 days ago | indystar.com | Dustin Dopirak

INDIANAPOLIS – Myles Turner has said many times in the past one of the things he likes most about this Pacers team is none of his teammates have had a clear path to stardom. Most of them have been doubted, some even given up on, and they all operate with the level of motivation that comes from feeling like you always have something to prove. "We thrive off of it," Turner said. "... It definitely drives us, going through adversity and what not.