The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is back, and this year, you won't miss a second of the action—even if you don't have a ticket. The Indianapolis 500 local blackout has been officially lifted after reserved seating at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway sold out once again, meaning the entire race will be broadcast live on FOX for fans in the Indianapolis area.
Set your alarms for Sunday, May 24, as pre-race coverage kicks off at 10 a.m. ET, with the green flag waving at 12:45 p.m. for the 110th running of the iconic event. And keep an eye out for Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti, who's set to take a turn in the pace car—a fitting tribute to the Hoosiers' championship-winning season.
Speaking of the Hoosiers, there's plenty of buzz across the board. Indiana men's basketball is making major moves under Darian DeVries, who is emphasizing size, physicality, and depth in an aggressive transfer portal approach. The program has already landed guard Justin Monden and German center Clemens Sokolov, while home-and-away opponents for the 2026-27 season have been announced. On3 reports that Markus Burton is "feeling better than ever" and ready to help lift Indiana to new heights, while The Indianapolis Star breaks down what DeVries is looking for to finish his second roster.
On the gridiron, the Indiana football team recently visited the White House after winning the 2026 National Championship Game, a moment captured by AP Photos and shared by Fox 59. Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated is asking how accurate college football preseason polls really are, and Maize n Brew examines why Michigan's offensive line could improve their entire offense in 2026.
Beyond the Hoosiers, the sports world is buzzing. Playing surfaces have become a new battleground in the NFL CBA negotiations, and England's version of "Spygate" has produced one of the funniest photos imaginable. In basketball, Land Grant Holy Land reflects on how Mike Conley's 20-year NBA career makes him a Buckeye hero, while A Sea of Blue explores what each member of the Kentucky Basketball GM team does. And don't miss the historic attempt by Katherine Legge, who will try "The Double" by racing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Finally, Card Chronicle reports that Louisville has landed class of 2026 small forward Boyuan Zhang.