Sports

Gordon Johncock, Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner, Dies at 90

Gordon Johncock died of natural causes Sept. 28, 2026, at his home in South Branch, Michigan. The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 1976 INDYCAR SERIES champion won 25 series races and was 90.

2-Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock Dies at 90

'Red out' for Fever's playoff game against Aces

Fever fans can score Caitlin Clark’s Nike shoes early at drive-in watch party

Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard to drive No. 9 PNC Bank Honda in multiyear deal starting 2027

Chip Ganassi Racing has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multiyear contract to drive the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES beginning with the 2027 season. Lundgaard will join teammates Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson and replaces Scott Dixon, who left CGR for Arrow McLaren.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway notes death of Gordon Johncock, two-time Indy 500 winner, at 90

Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and the 1976 USAC national champion, died Sept. 28, 2026, at his Michigan home, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway said. Johncock won the 500 in 1973 and 1982 and was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Hall of Fame in 1997.

Colts Insider shares what impressed him most in the win against the Texans

Former Colts tight end Dallas Clark shares his favorite memory from Super Bowl XLI

Scott McLaughlin ends 35-race winless streak with dominant Laguna Seca victory

Scott McLaughlin started from pole and led 87 of 95 laps to win the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, snapping a 35-race winless streak that dated to the 2024 Milwaukee Mile 250 Race 2 and earning his eighth career NTT IndyCar Series victory.

NASCAR entry lists posted for October 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway events

RacingNews published entry lists for October 2026 events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including the NASCAR Cup Series field. The report notes Kyle Larson will run a Kyle Busch tribute car and that The Bullring will host the Kyle Busch Classic with CARS Tour West and ARCA Menards Series West drivers.

Colts' 19-17 Week 3 win over Texans spotlights Josh Downs' chemistry with Daniel Jones

The Colts beat the Houston Texans 19-17 in Week 3, recording their first win of the 2026 season despite a minus-three turnover differential. The game emphasized WR Josh Downs' growing rapport with QB Daniel Jones, DeForest Buckner's defensive dominance and the late-game impact of Rigoberto Sanchez's kickoffs.

Colts and IHSAA name Mike Eason-led crew High School Officiating Crew of the Month for September 2026

The Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana High School Athletic Association honored the high school football officiating crew led by Mike Eason — with Jerry Blum, Stu Casper, Casey Earle and Joe Esposito — as the High School Officiating Crew of the Month for September 2026.

Kyle Larson dominates at Kansas, sets laps-led record and extends Chase lead

Kyle Larson led a track-record 235 laps at Kansas Speedway, swept both stages, recorded the fastest lap and collected the maximum 76 points in his second 2026 victory and second win in The Chase, extending his points lead to 26 points.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton says he is 100% with no restrictions

Colts partner with 'London Eye' to elevate fan experience during the 2026 London game week

Team Penske finds crucial 1.5-mile speed, lands two Chasers in Kansas top five - NASCAR.com

At the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27, 2026, Team Penske scored two top-five finishes: Austin Cindric finished a season-best second and Ryan Blaney rallied from 25th to finish fifth as the NASCAR Cup Series Chase continued.

Merrillville's Brad Seiss named 2026 'Coach of the Week' for Week 7

South Adams' Grant Moser named 2026 'Coach of the Week' for Week 6

Ty Dillon, Caleb Costner top qualifying orders for Kansas Speedway Chase races

Qualifying orders for the Kansas Speedway Chase races are set: Ty Dillon leads the NASCAR Cup Series order with a metric score of 35.400, and Caleb Costner tops the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a 40.100 score. Truck qualifying is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET on FS2 and Cup qualifying for 11:10 a.m. ET on truTV.

Joey Logano wins Busch Light Pole Award for Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway

Joey Logano posted the fastest lap in single-car qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 12, 2026, earning the Busch Light Pole Award for the Enjoy Illinois 300 with a 137.124 mph lap in 32.817 seconds — his 35th Cup Series pole and first at Gateway.

Kyle Larson wins 2026 Hollywood Casino 400; Austin Cindric, Denny Hamlin round out top three

Kyle Larson (No. 5) won the Hollywood Casino 400 on September 27, 2026, leading 235 laps and scoring 76 points, according to the final leaderboard. Austin Cindric finished 2nd (0.565 behind) and Denny Hamlin 3rd (2.391 behind); Chase Briscoe and Ryan Blaney completed the top five.

Colts’ 19–17 win over Texans sparks celebration for Lucas Oil Stadium tailgating community

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19–17, and hundreds of fans continued a decades‑long tailgating tradition at Lucas Oil Stadium, organizers and attendees told WISH‑TV. Supporters described the victory as a needed turnaround after recent losses.

Kyle Larson wins Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, expands lead in Cup Chase

Kyle Larson rallied late to win the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, his second victory of 2026 and fourth career Kansas win, and extended his championship margin heading into the Las Vegas round.

Spencer Shrader ‘super blessed’ to drill game-winning field goal to seal Colts victory