Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech University Athletics' top leadership released an unprecedented 21-minute video defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to the field, framing his permanent NCAA gambling ban as a matter of recovering from a medical addiction.

Indiana university to pay $225K settlement to woman fired over Charlie Kirk post

A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk. 

NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby reinstatement as Texas Tech QB files lawsuit over sports gambling ban

The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby reinstatement for the 2026-27 season over gambling violations, prompting the star player to file a lawsuit following his recent treatment for gambling addiction.

Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.

Watch: Stolen Bud Light truck chase ends in crash with deputy’s patrol car

A two-county police chase involving a stolen Bud Light truck ended in a crash with a Vanderburgh County sheriff’s patrol car near Evansville, Indiana.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."

5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic

A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.

Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot

A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.

Mark Sanchez arrested after Indianapolis stabbing that left him hospitalized

Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez, 38, was hospitalized and later arrested after a reported stabbing in Indianapolis, authorities said.

Wisconsin woman missing for 62 years found alive

A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.