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Charlotte Motor Speedway schedules free Kyle Busch Celebration of Life with drone show on Oct. 9

Per Charlotte Motor Speedway's event page, a free Kyle Busch Celebration of Life will be held on the frontstretch following the Ecosave 200 on Oct. 9, 2026, with a drone show, car displays and scheduled guest speakers; Bank of America 400 race day is Oct. 11, 2026.

Quote du jour: Kelsey Mitchell's Fever future - Axios

ClutchPoints reports that after the Fever’s playoff loss, nine-year franchise guard Kelsey Mitchell called her future with Indiana 'TBD' and said she will have necessary conversations before deciding. Mitchell posted career highs in the 2026 regular season and led the team in the playoff series.

Will Kelsey Mitchell re-sign with Indiana Fever in 2027? Why she needs to be 'selfish' - IndyStar

Bleacher Report reported Oct. 3, 2026, that Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell said she'll be 'selfish' when deciding her next move as she prepares to enter 2026 WNBA free agency. The article lists Mitchell's 2026 production (24.7 PPG, No. 2 in the league), career-high shooting splits and four straight All-Star nods.

Denny Hamlin wins Las Vegas pole as Toyota and JGR sweep qualifying front

SpeedwayMedia reported on 2026-10-03 that Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the No. 11 National Debt Relief Toyota Camry XSE. The article says Toyota completed a top-five qualifying sweep and JGR recorded its first 1-2-3-4 qualifying sweep.

Corey Day outduels Carson Kvapil to win O'Reilly at Las Vegas

According to SpeedwayMedia, Corey Day won the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas on 2026-10-03, leading a race-high 136 of 201 laps and holding off Carson Kvapil in a last-lap side-by-side battle.

Sheldon Creed signs multi-year deal to drive Sam Hunt Racing’s No. 26 Toyota GR Supra in 2027

Sam Hunt Racing announced on Oct. 3, 2026 in Las Vegas that Sheldon Creed signed a multi-year deal to drive the team’s No. 26 Toyota GR Supra and is listed as the team’s 2027 driver. Owner Sam Hunt and Creed spoke to media after unveiling the team’s 2027 plans, according to speedwaymedia.com.

Zubac, Haliburton and Siakam are quickly building chemistry after players-only minicamp, SI reports

Sports Illustrated reports that Ivica Zubac — acquired by the Pacers last February — has been working with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in a players-only minicamp and that the trio’s shared basketball IQ has accelerated early chemistry.

Stephanie White: she hopes to stay as Indiana Fever coach, but 'it's their decision,' GM offers no clear answer

Sports Illustrated reports Stephanie White said she feels organizational support and hopes to remain Indiana Fever head coach, but that the decision is up to the organization. GM Amber Cox said the front office and coaching staff will meet to address team needs and offered no definitive answer on White's future.

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Colts do not rule out any players ahead of Week 4 at Tottenham; Ashton Dulin full participant

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Friday the team did not rule out any players for their Week 4 game against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Wide receiver Ashton Dulin practiced fully Thursday after missing two games; tight end Mo Alie-Cox missed Wednesday and Thursday practices with an illness.

Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders as Colts land in London for Week 4 game

Source report dated 2026-10-02: The Colts arrived in England Friday morning and are preparing for their Week 4 London matchup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Washington ruled out Jayden Daniels on Friday, making Marcus Mariota the expected starter on Sunday.

Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London - The Journal Gazette

The Washington Commanders ruled out quarterback Jayden Daniels for their Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts and announced Marcus Mariota will make his second start. The team detailed multiple injury statuses and said Daniels could return this season with a protective brace, per Commanders.com.

Pacers Fan Jam set for Oct. 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse; free tickets available Oct. 3

The Pacers announced Fan Jam would return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Doors were listed to open at 9:30 a.m., main-court activities to begin at 11 a.m., free parking will be available at the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage, and free tickets were slated to be available Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Pacers fan Jam returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Creed grabs O’Reilly Series points lead as Allgaier holds No. 1 seed ahead of Bristol’s Food City 300

Bristol Motor Speedway said Sheldon Creed grabbed the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series points lead while Justin Allgaier led the regular season and locked up the No. 1 Chase seed with three races remaining; the track preview ties that Chase battle to Friday night’s Food City 300 during Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend (Sept. 17–19).

FantasyAlarm preview: Colts vs. Commanders slated as Week 4 international game in London; Jayden Daniels' status questioned

A FantasyAlarm preview published Oct. 2, 2026, previews the Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders as a Week 4 international matchup in London and raises whether Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will play.

North Posey lineman Lennox Stone anchors 6-0 Vikings ahead of Oct. 2 matchup

Senior offensive lineman Lennox Stone is a central leader for No. 7 North Posey (6-0), contributing on offense and defense as the Vikings prepare to host Forest Park on 2026-10-02. The Colts-published profile highlights his technique, stats and role in a team gaining 1,450 passing and 993 rushing yards through six games.

Chicago Bears stadium saga: Pritzker meets with Goodell, Ryan, top Illinois negotiators

Indiana Fever eliminated after 94-83 Game 3 loss to Las Vegas Aces

The Indiana Fever were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs after a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the deciding Game 3, NBC Sports reported on 2026-10-02. A’ja Wilson scored 36 points to lead Las Vegas, which advanced to play the winner of the Golden State–Dallas series.

Aces eliminate Fever in WNBA Playoffs for second straight year

A'ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 in Game 3

Downtown Indy Alliance cites Ritz‑Carlton, Live Nation and Fever sports center as signs of downtown growth

At its State of Downtown presentation on 2026-10-01 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, the Downtown Indy Alliance highlighted upcoming projects — including a Ritz‑Carlton hotel, an adjacent Live Nation music venue and the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center — and released economic and safety figures for downtown.

Columbus sports weekend expected to draw 15,000 and generate nearly $2M, Visit Columbus says

Source report dated 2026-10-01: Visit Columbus says four tournaments this weekend will bring more than 15,000 athletes and spectators to Columbus and Bartholomew County and are expected to generate nearly $2 million as visiting teams and families spend at local hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions.

Aces lead Fever at halftime of decisive Game 3 playoff matchup