Author: Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star

“It was an emotional day, but a beautiful moment.” Terry Badger III, 13, died by suicide in March. Cardinals did something amazing at Sunday’s game.

How the International 500-Mile Sweepstakes morphed into the Indy 500? That’s a funky, curvy, 112-year naming path that leads to no clear answer.

“People are too scared to speak up for fear of being called politically incorrect,” Charly Arnolt said of her decision to leave ESPN for OutKick.

Hudson Mayes, 15, hears a lot about his grandpa and he appreciates it. “I’m focused on my own path. But I also want to honor him while doing it.”

After Jack Trice died, a letter he wrote, segregated in a hotel room the night before the fatal game, was found. “The honor of my race (is) at stake.”

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy took down a tweet that claimed schools were putting litter boxes in bathrooms for kids identifying as cats.

“They were all literally sitting around going, ‘What the hell?'” said Scott Tarter, of Dropping Dimes, which helped ABA players get pensions from NBA.

ESPN debuts documentary on billiards star Jeanette Lee, who fought through adversity in a male-dominated sport and is now battling ovarian cancer.

Thursday was Dan Dakich’s last day with Indianapolis’ 107.5 The Fan following a controversy-filled 14-year tenure.

“Since my departure with the Colts was so abrupt and really not for a good reason, I no longer have a feeling of pride with my rings.”