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Goals by forwards Josh Groll and Odeen Tufto in the third period secured a 4-3 win for the Komets over the Bloomington Bison on Wednesday at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, Illinois.
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Komets comeback from early deficit, beat Bloomington

Goals by forwards Josh Groll and Odeen Tufto in the third period secured the Komets a 4-3 win over the Bloomington Bison on Wednesday in Bloomington, Illinois.

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December 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM

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A look at how Purdue is building toward the '26 campaign and the changes coming to the Boilermaker roster and coaching staff this offseason.
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2025 Purdue Football Offseason Tracker: Barry Odom's rebuild continues

A look at how Purdue is building toward the '26 campaign and the changes coming to the Boilermaker roster and coaching staff this offseason.

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December 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM

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A look at how Notre Dame is building toward what could be a special 2026 campaign and the changes coming to the Irish roster and coaching staff this offseason.
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2025 Notre Dame Football Offseason Tracker: Irish look forward after CFP snub

A look at how Notre Dame is building toward what could be a special 2026 campaign and the changes coming to the Irish roster and coaching staff this offseason.

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December 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM

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The Chicago Bears say they're mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled.
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Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalled

The Bears say they’re mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled.

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December 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM

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The Rams and Broncos qualified for the postseason, are ensconced in the No. 1 spot in their respective conferences. Four teams can win and get in this week: Seattle, Philadelphia, New England and San Francisco.
On to Week 16 ...
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Jaws' NFL Picks: Week 16

Well, that week was bummer. Injuries to star players Micah Parsons, Patrick Mahomes and Davante Adams sullied an otherwise wild week.

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December 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM

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For the second day in a row Wednesday, a member of Notre Dame’s elite backfield declared for the NFL.
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Notre Dame's Jadarian Price declares for draft, follows Love

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price declared for the NFL the same day he was named a first-team All-American as a kick returner by the Sporting News.

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December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM

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Wayne has announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025-26, which will be inducted in a ceremony on Jan. 23 and honored between the boys and girls basketball games that evening.
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Wayne announces 2025-26 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction class

Wayne announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025-26, which will be inducted in a ceremony on Jan. 23.

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December 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM

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Snider's starting lineup is finally healthy as the Panthers head into the back half of the regular season, and they looked like a team finally hitting on all cylinders Tuesday night with a lopsided 59-24 win at Bishop Luers.
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With full lineup, Snider girls roll past Bishop Luers for 4th straight win

Snider's girls basketball team looked like a team finally hitting on all cylinders on Tuesday night with a lopsided 59-24 win at Bishop Luers.

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December 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM

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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti exceeded expectations again this season and it earned him a second consecutive honor as The Associated Press coach of the year in college football.
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Indiana's Cignetti becomes first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year

Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season.

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December 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM

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As Fort Wayne Football Club prepares to make its professional debut in 2026, the club learned its schedule, as League One announced its 34-week, 306-match regular season slate Tuesday.
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Fort Wayne to battle Indy in interleague cup competition

Fort Wayne and Indianapolis' professional soccer teams will meet on the pitch for the first time May 16 in the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup.

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December 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM

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There’s no time to dwell on what could have been from this past weekend for the Komets, and maybe that’s a good thing.
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Komets start week with roster shakeup, road game in Bloomington

The Komets open the week at 8 p.m. ET against the Bloomington Bison at the Grossinger Motors Arena.

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December 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM

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Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, third-place finisher in the Heisman Trophy race and a two-year star for the Irish, announced Tuesday he will forego his final season of eligibility and enter the draft, where he is likely to be the first running back taken.
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Irish RB Jeremiyah Love declares for NFL draft

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love, third-place finisher in the Heisman Trophy race this year, announced Tuesday he will depart for the NFL.

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December 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM

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In the renewal of what was once one of the most hotly contested rivalries in college basketball, Kentucky roared past Indiana in the second half at Rupp Arena on the way to a 72-60 victory in the first meeting between the teams since 2016.
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Kentucky rallies in second half to beat Indiana

Mouhamed Dioubate totaled 14 points, fellow reserve Jaland Lowe scored 13 and Kentucky stormed back in the second half to beat Indiana 72-60 at Rupp Arena.

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December 14, 2025 at 5:15 AM

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If the Komets' loss in the final seconds of Friday’s game against the Kansas City Mavericks didn’t sting enough, the Kalamazoo Wings found a way to pour salt in the wound Saturday.
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Last-minute goal dashes Komets comeback hopes against Wings

If the Komets loss in the final seconds of Friday’s game against Kansas City didn’t sting enough, Kalamazoo found a way to pour salt in the wound Saturday.

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December 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM

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For the second time in two nights, the Komets allowed a goal in the final minute of regulation and suffered a 5-4 loss, this time being to the Kalamazoo Wings on Saturday.
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Postgame blog: Komets fall to last-minute goal again

For the second time in two nights, the Komets allowed a goal in the final minute of regulation and lost, this time 5-4 to the Kalamazoo Wings on Saturday.

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December 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM

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Warsaw didn't hit its first field goal until a Mydin Burgher 3-pointer at the first quarter buzzer, but the Tigers still earned their first win of the new season, 45-34 over Blackhawk Christian
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Warsaw gets 1st win by beating Blackhawk Christian at Grace tourney; Snider falls to Chesterton

Warsaw earned its first win of the season, 45-34 over Blackhawk Christian at the Grace College Champions of Character Basketball Classic on Saturday afternoon.

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December 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM

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Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football's most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.
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IU's Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy

Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

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December 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM

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Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names not just in sports but also politics, music and culture.
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Boston's Matthews Arena to close after 100-plus years of hockey, hoops and even the Sultan of Swat

Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names in sports but also politics, music and culture.

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December 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM

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The Indianapolis Colts promoted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the active roster Saturday, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday's crucial game at Seattle.
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Colts activate 44-year-old QB Rivers, making him eligible to play Sunday

The Colts have promoted 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers to the active roster, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s game at Seattle.

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December 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM

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Oscar Cluff poured in a season-high 22 points, went 9 for 9 from the field and added 11 rebounds to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 79-59 victory at Mackey Arena.
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No. 6 Purdue's Cluff explodes in blowout win over Marquette

Oscar Cluff poured in a season-high 22 points, went 9 for 9 from the field and added 11 rebounds to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 79-59 victory at Mackey

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December 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM

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Michael Ajayi scored 28 points and Evan Haywood scored five of his 18 points in the second overtime frame as Butler knocked off Providence 113-110 in a double-overtime thriller to open Big East play on Saturday.
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Saturday's area college basketball roundup: Butler tops Providence in 2 OTs

Michael Ajayi scored 28 points and Evan Haywood scored five of his 18 points in the second overtime frame as Butler knocked off Providence 113-110 on Saturday.

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December 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM

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When people enter Memorial Coliseum, they may not realize they’re walking into the home of racing history.
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Rumble in Fort Wayne returns to traditional 100-lap main event with unique format

The 27th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne carries on the city's racing tradition at the Memorial Coliseum Expo next Friday and Saturday.

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December 13, 2025 at 4:52 AM

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Calendar announcements can be submitted by fax to 461-8648, by email to [email protected] or by mail to Sports Calendar, The Journal Gazette, 600 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Items should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event.
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Dec. 13 Recreation calendar

Curling

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December 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM

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If you have an outdoor experience you’d like to share, email your stories and photos to The Journal Gazette at [email protected]. Please provide full names, ages, hometowns, type of animal and when and where caught. Photos must be jpegs.
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