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Marco Andretti packs up his gear following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rahal drivers gain advantage with Indy 's qualifying draw

By Michael Marot 15 hrs ago

James Davison, of Australia, climbs into his car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Double-duty debate will keep Davison busy at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot 17 hrs ago

Graham Rahal climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penske cars struggle with speed as Andretti tops 233 mph

By Jenna Fryer 18 hrs ago

Simon Pagenaud, of France, drives through the third turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hanley, crew work overtime after slow start in Indy practice

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2020 07:04 PM EDT

The car driven by Fernando Alonso, of Spain, hits the wall in the fourth turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirk Stierwalt)
Alonso first driver to crash in Indianapolis 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 13, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

Cole Pearn looks at information on his computer screen for the Conor Daly car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 13, 2020 02:42 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, leaves the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Castroneves gets refresher course in quest for 4th Indy win

By Michael Marot Aug. 12, 2020 07:44 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, walks back to the garage area during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Drivers get on track at empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2020 07:30 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2020 02:00 PM EDT
South Bend Tribune. Aug. 8, 2020 No excuses: Ensure a safe vote for all Hoosiers With fewer than three months until...

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, May 19, 2019, Fernando Alonso, of Spain, prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis, Ind. Fernando Alonso feels far better about his chances to close out motorsports' version of the Triple Crown in 2020. The Spaniard will race for Arrow McLaren SP in the Indianapolis 500 in May and believes the organization is prepared. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Alonso confident in team prep for another Indy 500 attempt

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 11, 2020 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 24, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Motor Speedway sits empty in Indianapolis. Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th running of “The Great American Race” will be the first without spectators, who showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year, even during the Great Depression. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Column: 'Greatest spectacle' goes on even in a pandemic

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 10, 2020 03:46 PM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 03:29 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

FILE - In this May 24, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Motor Speedway sits empty in Indianapolis. Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th running of “The Great American Race” will be the first without spectators, who showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year, even during the Great Depression. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2020 12:17 PM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2020 04:07 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

A security guard peers out from behind NHL-branded fencing at the entrance where players arrive at Toronto's Royal York hotel, which is acting as the "bubble" ahead of the return of the league's season following disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: 49ers wide receiver James on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2020 10:38 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2020 10:27 AM EDT
July 25 1902 — Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the eighth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1941 ...

An Indianapolis Motor Speedway signs greets visitors as they enter the north entrance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, July 3, 2020. Roger Penske has spent the six months since he bought Indianapolis Motor Speedway transforming the facility. He's spent millions on capital improvements to the 111-year-old national landmark and finally gets to showcase some of the upgrades this weekend as NASCAR and IndyCar share the venue in a historic doubleheader. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 to reduce capacity to 25 percent, lift blackout

By Dave Skretta Jul. 22, 2020 11:08 AM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 04:18 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, makes his way to his car during practice for an IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
IndyCar's next wave proving kids are more than all right

By Dave Skretta Jul. 19, 2020 02:13 PM EDT