Author: Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star

Josef Newgarden came into the Indy 500 as perhaps the best driver never to win the race. No wonder his immediate reaction was ecstasy and relief.

Santino Ferrucci admits “a terrible mistake” in 2018 hurt his rep, but he’s as charming as he is fast – and he qualified fourth for the 2023 Indy 500.

After being bumped from the Indy 500, Graham Rahal tried to explain to his daughter why he was crying. Rahal could’ve said: Ask your grandfather.

Dodgers All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts isn’t bowling in the 2023 U.S. Open on a lark; he can bowl with the best.

Colts GM Chris Ballard always sounds scared of picking a quarterback in the NFL draft, but with an inside line to Chicago’s top pick, the time is now.

These Colts in a snapshot: Giants DE Kayvon Thibodeaux making snow angels as Nick Foles convulses in pain nearby. Team has no pride, honor or courage.

The world mourns soccer icon Pele while remembering how he inspired kids around the globe. Kids like me in Mississippi, and Sen. Todd Young in Carmel.

If Nick Foles is the answer at QB, why did the Colts wait so long? If he’s not, why was he signed? Either way, the Colts are a joke.

Is Gov. Charlie Baker going to make the NCAA markedly better as new president? Would love to see it. Would also love to see unicorns and the Wing-T.

Addressing the Kyrie Irving and Jerry Jones controversies, LeBron James wasn’t really talking about Kyrie or Jerry. He was talking about you and me.