Mike Lacett

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — 2028 came about 15 months early to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For the first time ever, the IR-28 ran on an oval course, and behind the wheel was 2016 IndyCar Champion Alexander Rossi.

The band is back together. “It feels amazing,” said Fever Forward Myisha Hines-Allen. “First person I saw was AB (Aliyah Boston). (I) Gave her a big old hug.”

INDIANAPOLIS — Throughout their history, we have not seen much fashion variety from the Colts. They've had a style and for the most part, they've stuck to it.

INDIANAPOLIS — In the WWE, you'd be hard pressed to find a bigger bully than Baron Corbin. But once upon a time, in this very city, the shoe was on the foot.

INDIANAPOLIS — It would seem the idea of a full-time NFL team operating in Europe isn't as far off as we think.

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton isn't the only Pacer coming back from an injury. Ivica Zubac is too, having missed almost all of the back half of the season with a rib injury.

INDIANAPOLIS — A fun time was had by the bench in the Pacers' annual FanJam Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

INDIANAPOLIS — You think your job is stressful? Try being an NFL kicker. “I don't relax until after the game,” admits Colts kicker Spencer Shrader. “During the game, if it goes in, I feel like I did my job.”

INDIANAPOLIS — It's a problem only a real living legend can understand. Apparently, Adam Vinatieri has been honored so much this year, the Colts great is now concerned he's about to run out of material.

INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to his full-time gig, Colts team writer JJ Stankevitz leaves no stone unturned.