MICHAEL MAROT
Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

By Michael Marot May. 18, 2023 07:12 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Defending Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson looked like a

Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts to losing to San Diego State after a Elite 8 college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Creighton takes blame after late foul leads to tourney exit

By Michael Marot Mar. 26, 2023 08:15 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard sat quietly, tossing his head

Princeton forward Caden Pierce (12) moves the ball against Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard (2) in the first half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win

By Michael Marot Mar. 24, 2023 11:58 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Creighton used its size, 3-point shooting and a swarming

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher calls a play against Furman during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Princeton's journey becomes face of March Madness' COVID era

By Michael Marot Mar. 22, 2023 02:33 PM EDT
Princeton forward Tosan Evbuomwan spent his first three college seasons enduring one

Illinois guard RJ Melendez (15) shoots between Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue's supporting cast helps set table for March Madness

By Michael Marot Mar. 15, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
Purdue stuck to a simple game plan this season: Feed the ball to All-American Zach

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) defends Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jackson-Davis' Indiana legacy tied to March Madness run

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis' storybook career can be told many ways

Indiana players celebrate on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Indiana defeated Purdue 79-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hood-Schifino helps No. 17 Hoosiers sweep No. 5 Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2023 10:07 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis turned into Jalen Hood-Schifino's

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) shoots over Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis leads No. 18 Indiana past No. 24 Rutgers 66-60

By Michael Marot Feb. 07, 2023 08:51 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 20 points and had 18 rebounds

Indiana's Trey Galloway reacts after Indiana defeated Purdue in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis, No. 21 Indiana beat Edey, No. 1 Purdue 79-74

By Michael Marot Feb. 04, 2023 06:48 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis returned to Indiana so he could

Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots against Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big battle takes center stage in No. 1 Purdue-No. 21 Indiana

By Michael Marot Feb. 02, 2023 01:30 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey arrived on Purdue's campus three years ago as

Penn State guard Seth Lundy (1) drives on Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gillis scores 29, No. 1 Purdue rolls past Penn St. 80-60

By Michael Marot Feb. 01, 2023 08:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Mason Gillis routinely demonstrates his shooting prowess

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) moves to the basket between Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Purdue defeated Michigan State 77-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61

By Michael Marot Jan. 29, 2023 02:50 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey donned Sunday’s postgame prizes

Ohio State's Rikki Harris (1) drives around Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Holmes, Garzon lead No. 6 Indiana women past No. 2 Ohio St

By Michael Marot Jan. 26, 2023 10:41 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Yarden Garzon's stat line for No. 6 Indiana was plenty

Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) tries to get around Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey, No. 3 Purdue fend off Maryland's late charge 58-55

By Michael Marot Jan. 22, 2023 03:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter kept imploring his team to

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) makes a pass around Nebraska forward Derrick Walker (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Purdue defeated Nebraska 73-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Purdue uses 3-point flurry to take down Nebraska 73-55

By Michael Marot Jan. 13, 2023 09:04 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Third-ranked Purdue relied on an old-school combination

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) shoots over Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Late 3-pointer sends Rutgers past No. 1 Purdue again, 65-64

By Michael Marot Jan. 02, 2023 09:36 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Last season, Cam Spencer could only dream about playing a

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives for the ball past Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey has 29 points, 16 rebounds; No. 1 Purdue beats Davidson

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2022 08:29 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey kept taking his shots when Davidson sent

Hofstra guard Amar'e Marshall (24) drives on Purdue forward Brian Waddell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Edey stands tall as No. 4 Boilermakers rout Hofstra 85-66

By Michael Marot Dec. 07, 2022 08:58 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey keeps putting up big numbers — and No. 4 Purdue

Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) puts up a shot against North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis leads No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 UNC, 77-65

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 11:55 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis grew up dreaming about winning showcase

Jackson State guard Gabe Watson (0) puts up a shot against Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) and forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bates, Johnson lead No. 11 Indiana past Jackson State 90-51

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2022 02:37 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Tamar Bates celebrated his best college game, first with his