Villanova is celebrating its second men’s basketball title in school history. The story is Kris Jenkins. His teammate passed him the ball and he buried a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Wildcats a 77-74 win over North Carolina in the national championship game Monday night in Houston. The Wildcats won their only other hoops title […]

In a follow-up to a brewing scandal in professional tennis, one executive may have removed himself from a firestorm of sexism allegations after superstar player Serena Williams lead the wave of outrage. I’m Kim Wells–listen to my #WTLCIndySports story where Serena’s activism spirit may have played ‘Olivia Pope-fixer’ for the sport. It’s posted below so you can “get in […]

There’s a scandal brewing in professional tennis. One, with allegations of sexism against a loose-lipped tennis tournament chief executive and a fiery Serena Williams reaction leading a wave of outrage. I’m Kim Wells–listen to my #WTLCIndySports story where Serena taps into her activism spirit again. It’s posted below so you can “get in the know.” #(@1067WTLC)# : KimWellsMedia […]

In a first for the NFL, the professional league of this country’s most  popular sport is acknowledging a link between football and brain disease. The league’s top health and safety officer conceded and confirmed the tie during a roundtable discussion on concussions convened by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce. The official was […]

Adam Vinatieri is staying with the Colts. The veteran kicker, who wears the number 4, was re-signed to the team Tuesday night. At age 43, Vinatieri is the oldest player in football. The upcoming season will mark his 21st in the NFL and his eleventh with the Colts. Vinatieri’s new contract is a two-year deal. Recently […]

Former Indianapolis Colts Quarterback and current Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning will call his NLF career quits today. The Broncos say the two-time Super Bowl winner will announce his retirement at a news conference this afternoon, scheduled at 1 p.m. Eastern.  There was speculation the future Hall of Fame quarterback would retire after helping the Broncos […]

Pacers fans are still clapping for forward Paul George. George did all he could during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game to deliver a victory, however the East still lost to the West in a ‘you know they were all showing out’ 196-173 high scoring game. Toronto was the host city for the NBA event with the game […]

WTLC’s Indianapolis & National Sports Headlines with Kim Wells It was a huge weekend in the NFL heading into this Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day holiday. Before we get to the details…the Pacers were also in action. The Denver Nuggets used a 45-point fourth quarter to their advantage to take down the Indiana Pacers, […]

The massive revamp. This is Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano’s current mission as he focuses on his coaching staff and kicks some of them to the curb. Pagano fired six of them including defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, running backs coach Charlie Williams, safeties coach Roy Anderson, secondary coach Mike Gillhammer, tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts, […]

The National Basketball Association is going after gun violence. The N.B.A. is using some of its star players in TV commercials calling for an end to gun violence. One of the league’s most prominent players, Golden State Warriors’ Champion Stephen Curry will also participate. This project was the idea of director Spike Lee, according to the New […]

 (Photo Credit: Magazine Cover-Courtesy of Sports Illustrated / Photog: Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated) Multi-dimensional. An exceptional athlete. A successful businesswoman. An impactful activist. The evolution of champion tennis player Serena Williams is being recognized by leading sports magazine Sports Illustrated as “Sportsperson of the Year” in their December 21 issue. Check out their video below to […]

An African-American student at Notre Dame University claims an academic coach pressured him into having sex with her daughter. The student is now suing the university, arguing that the Caucasian faculty member arranged what the suit calls “sexually and racially motivated” get-togethers with her daughter in exchange for academic favors. The student’s attorney told USA […]