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Digital Exclusives

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21ALIVE SPORTS DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Komets stumble in Western Conference Finals, Fort Wayne FC continues to impress

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Andy Newman and Nia Hinson
Learn more about all the big sports news from the Komets struggle in the Western Conference Finals to Fort Wayne FC’s continued success in its first season of USL League One play.

High School

Carroll and Homestead softball both secured dominant sectional championship victories to...

Carroll, Homestead softball dominate to claim sectional championships

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Andy Newman
Carroll and Homestead softball both secured dominant sectional championship victories to advance to regionals.

National Sports

Local fan recounts meeting NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.

Fort Wayne fan recounts meeting NASCAR legend Kyle Busch

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Nia Hinson
Fort Wayne native Kevin Morningstar said he met the late Kyle Busch when he was just 16-years-old.

High School

Nadia Ford defended her regional title in the 100m and helped lead the Chargers to another...

Carroll girls secure regional track, field title

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Carroll girls track and field ran away with another regional title at home with a team score of 98.

Komets

The Komets’ 2025-26 season is in jeopardy as they trail the Kansas City Mavericks 3-1 in their...

Komets lose second-straight at home, trail Mavericks 3-1 in conference finals

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
The Komets’ 2025-26 season is in jeopardy as they trail the Kansas City Mavericks 3-1 in their Western Conference Finals series.

Komets

Komets look to tie series up with a win over Kansas City Tuesday night

Komets look to tie series up with a win over Kansas City Tuesday night

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Komets are on the hunt to bounce back from a tough game 3 loss against the Kansas City Mavericks on Monday night.

Komets

Komets give up 5 goals in the second, fall to Kansas City in game 3 at home

Komets give up 5 goals in the second, fall to Kansas City in game 3 at home

Updated: May 25, 2026 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Komets couldn’t pick up a win on their home ice Monday night, falling to Kansas City 6-4.

TinCaps

Jonathan Vastine and Kasen Wells celebrate after Vastine scores a homerun.

TinCaps bounce back, split series with Dayton with win at home

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The TinCaps split the series with the Dayton Dragons, despite some tough losses throughout the series.

Fort Wayne FC

Ricol scores twice as Fort Wayne FC grabs victory over Athletic Club Boise

Ricol scores twice as Fort Wayne FC grabs victory over Athletic Club Boise

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
Fort Wayne FC grabbed a 3-1 victory on the road Saturday night against Athletic Club Boise.

Komets

Bloom’s late goal lifts Komets over the Mavericks in game two

Bloom’s late goal lifts Komets over the Mavericks in game two

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Komets were back on the road Saturday night for game two of the Western Conference Finals in Independence, Missouri.
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College

For the fourth time in five years, Trine softball is headed to the final site of the NCAA...

Trine softball advances to final site of NCAA Division III tournament, fourth time in five seasons

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
For the fourth time in five years, Trine softball is headed to the final site of the NCAA Division III championship tournament.

Komets

After allowing four goals in the third period, the Komets fell 5-1 to the Mavericks in Game 1...

Komets dominated by Mavericks in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
After allowing four goals in the third period, the Komets fell 5-1 on the road to the Mavericks in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series.

TinCaps

After 8 scoreless innings, Jack Costello hit a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the...

Costello hits walk-off homer over Dayton, Tae Johnson greets fans at Parkview Field

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
After 8 scoreless innings, Jack Costello hit a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the TinCaps a 3-2 win over Dayton.

Pro Sports

Local female owned trucking company sponsors Legge in Indy 500

Local female-owned trucking company sponsors Legge in Indy 500

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
A local female owned trucking company is working to inspire younger generations of women through their support for a racing driver.

Youth Sports

Jessie Bates III celebrates after an interception during the 2014 Snider football season.

Jessie Bates III to hold first annual elite camp at Snider

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Jessie Bates III, a Snider graduate and Atlanta Falcons safety, has announced his first annual elite camp, set to take place at the new Snider football field this summer.

High School

Bishop Dwenger and Columbia City boys, and New Haven girls basketball have all made coaching...

Bishop Dwenger, Columbia City boys, New Haven girls make basketball coaching changes

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Bishop Dwenger and Columbia City boys, and New Haven girls basketball have all made coaching changes.

High School

"Sio" (middle) stands alongside his mother, Jenifer and father, Gary Angianga.

Northrop High School mourns loss of football player Aloisio Angianga

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Northrop High School community is mourning the loss of a popular athlete.

Digital Exclusives

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21ALIVE SPORTS DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Komets advance to the Western Conference Finals, Rodgers’ last dance

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman and Nia Hinson
Learn more about all the big sports news from the Komets advancing to the Western Conference Finals to Aaron Rodgers planned retirement from the NFL.

Fort Wayne FC

Fort Wayne FC drew with visiting Corpus Christi FC 1-1 at home Wednesday night.

Fort Wayne FC draws with Corpus Christi FC at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 11:17 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Fort Wayne FC drew with visiting Corpus Christi FC 1-1 at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium.

Komets

Fort Wayne fan celebrates Komets advancing to Western Conference finals

Fort Wayne fan celebrates Komets advancing to Western Conference finals

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
TJ Musser is no stranger to Memorial Coliseum. He’s been coming to the building since he was three months old, and has recently been soaking up every second of the team’s success.

Komets

The Komets are moving on to the Western Conference Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs after...

Komets take down Walleye, advance to Western Conference Finals with Game 6 victory

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
The Komets are moving on to the Western Conference Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs after their 5-3 Game 6 victory over the Walleye at the Coliseum.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

A conceptual image of a domed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.

Next 2 weeks could sway chances of Chicago Bears picking Indiana stadium site

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 7:28 AM EDT
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
The next couple of weeks appear crucial to whether the Chicago Bears decide the franchise will cross the state line and build its new stadium in northwest Indiana.

High School

A new era of Wayne boys basketball is set to begin, with the school announcing plans to hire...

Ankenbruck hired as Wayne boys basketball head coach

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
A new era of Wayne boys basketball is set to begin, with the school announcing plans to hire longtime Homestead assistant Nick Ankenbruck as its next head coach.

TinCaps

TinCaps split series with Cedar Rapids

TinCaps split series with Cedar Rapids

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The TinCaps split their six-game series with the Cedar Rapids Kernels with an 11-8 victory on the road on Sunday.

Youth Sports

Tae Johnson hosts first ever football camp at North Side

Tae Johnson hosts first ever football camp at North Side

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
Notre Dame Defensive Back Brauntae Johnson returned to his alma mater on Saturday to host his first ever football camp.

College

Trine rallies against Loras to win Division III Regional Title

Trine rallies against Loras to win Division III Regional Title

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 1:12 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Trine softball team earned a spot in their fifth-straight NCAA Division III Softball Championship Super Regional after defeating Loras College twice on Saturday.

High School

Carroll boys volleyball outlasts Columbia City, earns trip to Regional semifinals

Carroll boys volleyball outlasts Columbia City, earns trip to Regional semifinals

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 12:51 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Carroll boys volleyball team punched their ticket to the Regional Semifinals on Saturday night with a win over Columbia City.

Fort Wayne FC

Fort Wayne FC falls in Victory and Liberty Derby debut at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium

Fort Wayne FC falls in Victory and Liberty Derby debut at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 12:33 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
Fort Wayne FC lost their first match at home 3-2 on Saturday night in a penalty kick shootout to Indy Eleven.

Komets

Komets dominated by Toledo on the road in game 5 of Central Division Finals

Komets dominated by Toledo on the road in game 5 of Central Division Finals

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Komets could not close out their series against the Walleye on Saturday night, falling 4-1 to Toledo at Huntington Center.

National

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) leaves the field after an NFL...

Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say

Updated: May 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Komets

Komets fall short of comeback, lose 3-2 in OT to Toledo on the road

Komets fall short of comeback, lose 3-2 in OT to Toledo on the road

Updated: May 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Komets couldn’t complete the comeback on the road on Friday to sweep the Toledo Walleye.

College

Trine rallies to avoid elimination, advances to championship game

Trine rallies to avoid elimination, advances to championship game

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
With their season on the line, the Trine softball team rallied on Friday evening to get a win and avoid elimination in the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament.

High School

Carroll boys volleyball is moving on to the Sectional semifinals at Snider with a straight...

Carroll boys volleyball cruises by Woodlan, advances to Sectional semifinals

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Carroll boys volleyball is moving on to the Sectional semifinals at Snider with a straight sets 3-0 win over Woodlan.s

College

The Trine Thunder are picking up right where they left off in the NCAA DIII National...

Trine softball begins title defense with five-inning victory

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 11:12 PM EDT
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By Drew Frey and Andy Newman
Trine defeated Earlham 10-2 after just five innings in the opening game of their host NCAA Regional.

Komets

The Komets secured the catch of the day inside the Jungle and defeated the visiting Walleye...

Komets reel in Walleye, win Game 3 at home to take 3-0 series lead

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
The Komets secured the catch of the day inside the Jungle and defeated the visiting Walleye 4-2 to take a 3-0 Central Division Finals series lead.

High School

Gabe Frisinger stands on the Carroll football field on Thursday, May 14.

Indiana House forms committee to study NIL for high school athletes

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Indiana House announced the formation of a summer committee studying the potential impacts of Name, Image and Likeness activities for high school athletes.

High School

Leo boys volleyball improved to an impressive 21-0 on the season following a 3-1 win over...

Leo boys volleyball stays undefeated in first sectional match, defeats Concordia 3-1

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Leo boys volleyball improved to an impressive 21-0 on the season following a 3-1 win over Concordia in its first sectional action.

High School

Warsaw girls basketball is set to hire Kyle Hartman as the program’s next head coach after...

Hartman named Warsaw girls basketball head coach

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 10:51 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Warsaw girls basketball is set to hire Kyle Hartman as the program’s next head coach after Lenny Krebs stepped down.

College

Leo football alumni gave back to the community that helped shape them by hosting the first...

Former Leo stars host first annual Leo Alumni Experience football camp

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Leo football alumni gave back to the community that helped shape them by hosting the first annual Leo Alumni Experience Football Camp at Lions Stadium.

Soccer

Fort Wayne Flames soccer team returns after 40 years

Fort Wayne Flames soccer team returns after nearly 40 years

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
A soccer club that drew thousands of fans in the 1980s is returning to Fort Wayne after a 40-year absence.

High School

Carroll and Columbia City boys volleyball both secured victories in the first round of...

Carroll, Columbia City win opening matches of boys volleyball sectionals at Snider

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Carroll and Columbia City boys volleyball both secured victories in the first round of sectional play at Snider.

Komets

The Komets picked up another huge win their Central Division Finals playoff series with the...

Komets dominate Walleye on the road in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
The Komets picked up another huge win their Central Division Finals playoff series with the Walleye Tuesday with a 3-0 road victory.

TinCaps

TinCaps blow lead, fall in final game of the series against Beloit

TinCaps blow lead, fall in final game of the series against Beloit

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The TinCaps could not close out their final game of the series against the Sky Carp on Sunday, falling 9-7 in extra innings.

Komets

Komets grab game one of Central Division Finals with 4-1 win over the Walleye

Komets grab game one of Central Division Finals with 4-1 win over the Walleye

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The Komets secured game one of the Central Division Finals against Toledo at home on Sunday, with a 4-1 victory.

TinCaps

TinCaps win second-straight series with victory over Beloit on Saturday

TinCaps win second-straight series with victory over Beloit on Saturday

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
The TinCaps grabbed their second-straight series with a 3-1 victory over the Sky Carp on Saturday night at home.

Fort Wayne FC

Fort Wayne FC remains undefeated at home following victory over Westchester SC

Fort Wayne FC remains undefeated at home following victory over Westchester SC

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
Fort Wayne FC has yet to lose on their home turf, after securing a 1-nil win over Westchester SC on Saturday.

Komets

The Komets were back on the ice this week preparing for Game 1 of their Central Division...

Komets prep for Central Division Finals series with Walleye

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
The Komets were back on the ice this week preparing for Game 1 of their Central Division Finals playoff series against the Toledo Walleye.

TinCaps

Everyone may have a price, but the Sky Carp certainly didn’t have a run in their 1-0 loss to...

Sky Carp tap out, TinCaps steal win on Pro Wrestling night with Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By Andy Newman
Everyone may have a price, but the Sky Carp certainly didn’t have a run in their 1-0 loss to the TinCaps on Pro Wrestling night.

High School

High School athletes can now profit from personal branding

Indiana high school athletes can now profit from personal branding

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Nia Hinson
High school athletes may soon be able to earn money, thanks to new rules that were approved by the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

News

Huntington North senior battles rare brain condition months after homecoming crown

#GraceStrong: Family shares Huntington North senior’s journey from homecoming queen to battle with brain condition

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Ari Betterly
Ben Anderson calls his daughter Gracelynn “the girl who can light up any room.” He says she’s a dedicated athlete, faithful mentor and a joyful spirit.
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