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Colts kicker Spencer Shrader delivers late game-winning FGs despite groin injury; Indianapolis team moves to 1-2

Spencer Shrader, who injured his groin in pregame warmups, made four field goals (39, 58, 37 and a 53-yarder with 16 seconds left) to lift the Colts to a 19-17 victory over the Texans, moving the team to a 1-2 record.

A'ja Wilson scores 38 as the Aces steamroll the Fever 102-85 in Game 1

Spencer Shrader's 53-yard game-winning FG lifts Colts to 19-17 Week 3 win over Texans

Colts kicker Spencer Shrader made all four field goals and the PAT, including a 53-yard, go-ahead kick with 16 seconds remaining, to give Indianapolis a 19-17 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

Fever fall to Aces in Game 1, 102-85

Colts' defense shows marked improvement in 19–17 Week 3 win over Texans

After ranking last in yards and points allowed through Weeks 1–2, the Colts limited the Houston Texans to 223 yards in a 19–17 Week 3 win on 2026-09-27, recording three sacks and forcing four three-and-outs. Pro Football Focus credited the Colts with only four missed tackles.

Colts snap 321‑day drought with 19-17 Week 3 win over Texans

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans 19-17 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Kicker Spencer Shrader hit a game-winning 53-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining after also making 39-, 58- and 37-yard attempts; Keenan Allen scored his first touchdown as a Colt.

Colts beat Texans with late field goal for first win of the season

Colts take down Texans, pick up first win of the season

Colts tailgaters contemplate loss of their gameday party place to soccer stadium development

Halftime: Colts lead Texans, 13-7

Kyle Larson wins at Gateway, ends 51-race drought and climbs to 2nd in NASCAR Chase

Kyle Larson claimed his first victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, snapping a 51-race winless streak and moving from seventh to second in the Chase standings, nine points behind points leader Denny Hamlin.

Fishers teen serves as Colts ‘Coin Toss Captain’

Colts to host Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium Sept. 27; Pagano urges defensive rebound

The Indianapolis Colts will host the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, kicking off at 1 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium. Former Colts coach Chuck Pagano previewed the matchup and urged improvements in run defense and quarterback pressure as both teams seek their first win of the season.

Keys to the Game: Colts vs. Texans

Sideline to Sideline: Coming out of retirement

Caitlin Clark named WNBA Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press; Kelsey Mitchell makes All-WNBA First Team

Colts announce inactives for Week 3 vs. Houston Texans

In a Sept. 27, 2026 team release, the Colts listed six inactives for their Week 3 divisional game against the Houston Texans and said wide receiver Ashton Dulin will miss his second game of the season with an ankle injury. The release also noted several recent roster moves.

Kyle Larson wins at Kansas, extends Chase points lead to 26

Kyle Larson rallied to win the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway, reclaiming the lead 23 laps after Chase Briscoe passed him and increasing his Chase points lead to 26 over Denny Hamlin; Larson earned the maximum 76 points and now leads with six races remaining.

Pleasant weather stretch continues in central Indiana

How to watch the Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts on September 27, 2026

Hamlin and Bell say only race wins will keep their 2026 NASCAR Cup title hopes after Kansas

After Kyle Larson’s victory in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026, Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell told media they must win races to stay in the NASCAR Cup Series title fight. Both drivers turn next to the South Point 400 at Las Vegas on October 4, 2026.

Racing News posts July 2026 NASCAR entry lists for Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park

Racing News published entry lists for NASCAR’s July 2026 events in Indianapolis, covering the Cup Series (Brickyard 400) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The lists name drivers and teams entered for the races.

2026 Circle City Classic’s switch to Indianapolis high school games brings crowds and vendor opportunities at Lucas Oil Stadium

The 2026 Circle City Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium replaced its traditional HBCU football matchup with Indianapolis-area high school games, ran from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and drew thousands. Warren Central beat Pike 24-14 and Lawrence North defeated Ben Davis 31-21 as local bands, a vendor fair and other festivities accompanied the event.

Layne Riggs loses Truck Series points lead after wall contact, finishes 19th at Kansas (Sept. 26, 2026)

Layne Riggs scrubbed the outside wall with three laps remaining in the Race to Stop Suicide 200 at Kansas Speedway on September 26, 2026, cutting a right-front tire and finishing 19th. The result dropped Riggs from a three-point advantage to a 37-point deficit behind Kaden Honeycutt in the Truck Series Chase.