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Bob Knight called Michael Jordan 'the best basketball player I've ever seen play' long before most

IU basketball coaching legend got to see Michael Jordan up close as part of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team; Knight came away quite impressed.

       




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IU basketball physician Larry Rink named to Big Ten conoravirus task force

Larry Rink has been with the Hoosiers basketball program for four decades and has also served in the U.S. Navy.

       




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IU's Trayce Jackson-Davis indicates he's not declaring for NBA draft

The sophomore big man tweeted #Unfinished Business. He would have to declare for the draft Sunday night.

       




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Why new IU AD Scott Dolson is 'perfect person for that job' — from those that know him

"I know he is going to do a great job of continuing to move Indiana athletics in the right direction," Steve Alford said of Scott Dolson.

       




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IU releases guidelines for football season tickets during coronvirus

The renewal deadline is May 15 with 5% down to start. Refunds will be provided for unplayed games

       




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IU basketball forward Justin Smith declares for NBA draft, retains eligibility

A fixture in IU's starting lineup for most of the past two years, Smith averaged 10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 2019-20.

       




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With extended eligibility, IU baseball, softball planning for bigger rosters in 2021

IU baseball, softball working out expanded rosters

       




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Indianapolis announces $10 million fund for small-business loans during coronavirus crisis

The city of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber announced a $10 million rapid response loan fund for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

      




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Former Eli Lilly head Richard Wood dies; led company for nearly two decades

Richard Wood led Eli Lilly and Co. through prosperous times, thanks to products like Prozac. Colleagues say his foresight paid off.

       




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74 Indiana businesses receive verbal warnings for violating governor's coronavirus order

Indiana officials have investigated several hundred complaints about businesses accused of violating state-mandated safety restrictions.

       




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More than 75K additional Indiana workers apply for unemployment insurance

The number of workers seeking unemployment benefits in Indiana rose for another week during the coronavirus pandemic.

       




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Self-employed, independent Indiana workers now can apply for new unemployment insurance

Here's how the self-employed, gig workers and others who don't typically qualify for state unemployment benefits can receive new federal benefits.

       




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Indiana receives more than 57K new initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits

New data from the U.S. Department of Labor reflects the continued toll of the coronavirus on Indiana workers.

       




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Simon changes opening date for Indianapolis malls; others in Central Indiana open Monday

Simon Property Group has changed the opening date for malls in Indianapolis to May 16. Its other shopping centers in Indiana will reopen earlier.

       




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Back to the office? Here's what Indiana's reopening plan means for office workers

As Indiana moves into a phased reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, the state is encouraging office workers to continue working from home.

       




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What Indiana's reopening means for malls, retailers and personal services like hair salons

Indiana is reopening its economy after its coronavirus closures. Here's what shoppers should know about how malls, stores, salons and gyms will return

       




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Editorial: Helping Indy's young black males requires city-wide effort

More than 100 companies and nonprofits have pledged support for the Your Life Matters initiative, created to help the city's most vulnerable residents. That's a great start, but momentum is critical.

       




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Letter from Editor Katrice Hardy: Thank you for supporting local journalism

The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but despite these challenges, our commitment to our community and you is stronger than ever.

       




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SpaceX's Starship SN4 Prototype Fires Rocket Engine For First Time

SpaceX's newest Starship prototype has fired its engine for the first time, potentially paving the way for a test flight in the very near future. Space.com reports: The SN4, the latest test version of SpaceX's Mars-colonizing Starship vehicle, aced a "static fire" Tuesday night (May 5), lighting up its single Raptor engine briefly while remaining on the ground at the company's South Texas facilities. "Starship SN4 passed static fire," SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said via Twitter late on Tuesday. [You can see video of the static fire here.] With the static fire in the rearview mirror, SpaceX can begin prepping the SN4 for its next big moment: an uncrewed test flight, which Musk has said will take the vehicle to a target altitude of about 500 feet (150 meters).

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Brad Stevens' advice for promising rookie Romeo Langford: 'Don't get your shot blocked'

Despite a rough outing Tuesday night, Brad Stevens and Celtics believe the future is bright for the pride of New Albany.

      




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Romeo Langford on how it feels to try to dunk on Myles Turner: "Not good."

Romeo Langford reflects on a tough outing Tuesday night and what it was like playing in Indiana again.

      




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Big Ten, Pacers offer ticket refunds for NCAA, NBA games due to coronavirus threat

Here's what the Big Ten, NCAA and NBA are doing for fans who bought tickets to upcoming games they now cannot attend.

      




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What's next for the Pacers and NBA with coronavirus hiatus

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would be on hiatus at least 30 days and it's possible the league will not play again this season

      




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Former Pacers ball boy was at the start of the NBA's coronavirus reaction

Donnie Strack, now in the Thunder front office, checked out Utah's Rudy Gobert on the night of the league's first COVID-19-related cancellation.

      




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Pacers waiting for symptoms before having players tested for coronavirus

The Pacers final game before the NBA went on hiatus was vs. the Celtics, whose player Marcus Smart has tested positive for the coronavirus

      




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Former foe of Pacers center Rik Smits once battled Larry Bird for collegiate scoring title

Friday, the Dunking Dutchman took over the Indiana Pacers' Twitter to do a question and answer session with Pacer fans.

      




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Former Pacers player playing in China pledges 50,000 masks

Joe Young has been playing in China since his time with the Indiana Pacers ended. He is a Houston native

      




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Coronavirus: Owners of Pacers, Colts join fundraising effort with United Way

If $200,000 is raised by Thursday, Herb Simon and Jim Irsay will boost the pot that goes to neighborhood centers linked to United Way

      




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Kevin Pritchard: Pacers not sitting idly during Coronavirus-forced hiatus

Pacers President Kevin Pritchard discusses the health of his team and how they're staying prepared for the season to resume.

      




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Why the Pacers traded the chance to draft Michael Jordan for Tom Owens

The Pacers dealt the No. 2 pick in the 1984 draft for one season of Tom Owens

      




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'Last Dance' rekindles Reggie Miller's 'hurtful respect' for Michael Jordan

Indiana Pacers legend always strived to be on Michael Jordan's level; not quite getting there still eats at Reggie Miller

      




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NBA says teams can reopen practice facilities Friday; what this means for the Pacers

Source: The Pacers will listen to the government and follow its lead before bringing players back

      




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What were the odds for Reggie Miller's 8 points in 8.9 seconds?

Reggie Miller's 8 points in 8.9 seconds: What were the odds? We do the math.

      




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Indiana Pacers broadcast team nominated for regional Emmys

Indiana Pacers TV announcers Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner are among those up for honors

      




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'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough '90s NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough 90's NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

      




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Fortville restaurant owner transforms into 'Tiger King's' Joe Exotic to help workers

The owner of FoxGardin in Fortville transformed himself into Joe Exotic to help his workers.

       




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For downtown Franklin, Historic Artcraft Theater must survive pandemic

Empty seats. Silent screens. How Franklin's Artcraft Theater is weathering the pandemic.

       




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Pawnee returns Thursday for special 'Parks and Rec' episode from quarantine

As a fundraiser for Feeding America, the cast of "Parks and Recreation" shot a special episode during the coronavirus pandemic. It will air April 30.

       




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What Indiana's coronavirus reopening plan says for bars, concert venues, movie theaters

New guidelines announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb include timeline for resuming social gatherings and entertainment events, including bars and nightclubs.

       




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Looking for things to do? Sign up for the IndianapoLIST newsletter

Sign up for IndyStar's Things To Do newsletter. "The IndianapoList" gives you new ways to explore your city and the quirky stories behind it.

      




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Illinois' Alan Griffin gets suspension for stepping on Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic

First-half incident resulted in an ejection for Illini player as he stepped on Boilermakers guard

      




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Super Bowl 2020: Purdue's Raheem Mostert scores for the 49ers

Running back who scored 4 touchdowns in the NFC championship game picks up another score in the sport's biggest game

      




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This is the Purdue basketball schedule for 2019-20

Purdue men's basketball is coming off of an Elite Eight season as Matt Painter enters his 15th season as coach

       




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Will Purdue fill Matt Haarms' spot with one-year fix or save scholarship for 2021 class?

With Matt Haarms announcing his decision to leave the Boilermakers, the coaching staff begins the search to fill a void in the middle

       




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Former Purdue center Matt Haarms transferring to Brigham Young

Matt Haarms will join the Cougars as a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility remaining.

       




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Why buying a home in Greenwood is out of reach for many who work there

Greenwood is booming. But that growth is leaving some of those who work in the city behind.

      




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See designs for Greenwood outdoor sports complex, fieldhouse

Greenwood mayor Mark Myers announced plans for an outdoor sports complex during his State of the City address Thursday.

      




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See renderings for a planned amphitheater park in Franklin

A 15-acre park with amphitheater, playground and farmer's market plaza is planned for the southwest side of Franklin.

      




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Before and after: Restoring an 1830s log cabin in Franklin

Mike and Carol Dale purchased the dilapidated home at 551 W. Madison St. in Franklin in 2019 and soon discovered it was an 1830s log cabin.

      




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My Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot for this week

Lawrence North, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Greenwood Christian on top of my ballot this week