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Author: Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star

Sports

Lusia Harris died last month. That’s when many learned she had been drafted by the NBA

February 20, 2022 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Lusia Harris died last month. That’s when many learned she had been drafted by the NBA

Lusia Harris was one of the greatest women’s players of all time, one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. But few had ever heard of her.

Sports

The tragic life of lawyer who smuggled cell phone into jail for Art Schlichter

January 12, 2022 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on The tragic life of lawyer who smuggled cell phone into jail for Art Schlichter

Linda Wagoner was the public defender for ex-Colts quarterback Schlichter and his gambling-related charges. Then, her life went on a downward spiral.

News

Bob Garner, the man who ran the iconic Hoosier Gym, dies from COVID-19 at 74

December 10, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Bob Garner, the man who ran the iconic Hoosier Gym, dies from COVID-19 at 74

Bob Garner, the events coordinator at the iconic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana, died Thursday at 74 following a battle with COVID-19.

Sports

Indiana high school tennis coach battling stage 4 brain cancer: ‘I do consider myself lucky’

November 23, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Indiana high school tennis coach battling stage 4 brain cancer: ‘I do consider myself lucky’

“It makes me much more appreciative of the time that I have and how I spend it,” Chris Sciaudone, 55, said as he battles brain cancer.

Sports

List of offensive mascots that included Notre Dame leprechaun disappears from website

August 27, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on List of offensive mascots that included Notre Dame leprechaun disappears from website

Quality Logo Products’ survey results of most offensive and creepiest mascots in college football were taken down from its website after fan reaction.

Sports

Former sports reporter says she was raped by MLB player: ‘It was traumatic and scary’

August 18, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Former sports reporter says she was raped by MLB player: ‘It was traumatic and scary’

Did she not say no forcefully enough? Did she give off some vibe she had no idea she’d given off? For years, Kat O’Brien blamed herself.

Sports

Netflix debuts ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ and the brawl in Pacers locker room after

August 10, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Netflix debuts ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ and the brawl in Pacers locker room after

The documentary reveals details of the brawl that have never been told – from Ron Artest, Jermaine O’Neal and Stephen Jackson.

Sports

Brawl erupts at travel girls basketball game in Westfield, ends in ref being body slammed

April 16, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Brawl erupts at travel girls basketball game in Westfield, ends in ref being body slammed

Disputed call sparks scuffle involving referee, a player, several spectators, and ends with the team being kicked out of the tournament.

Nation

Born out of love: How the baby they gave up 50 years ago reunited high school sweethearts

March 7, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Born out of love: How the baby they gave up 50 years ago reunited high school sweethearts

For decades, two lovestruck teenagers made good on a promise to their parents to never talk again. But one day, 51 years later, everything changed.

Sports

Wally Triplett, the first Black draftee to play in the NFL, and a letter that changed everything

February 28, 2021 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Wally Triplett, the first Black draftee to play in the NFL, and a letter that changed everything

When Miami rescinded a scholarship offer after learning Wally Triplett was Black, he kept that letter to remind him what people said he couldn’t do.

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