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Mark Jaworski
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Husband, father, son. Boston bred. Hoosier formed.
Sports Editor/The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne
Northeastern University graduate
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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 jgsports@jg.net 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 jgsports@jg.net. Please provide full names, ages, hometowns, type of animal and when and where caught. Photos must be jpegs.
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Dec. 13 Outdoor experiences
If you have an outdoor experience you’d like to share, email your stories and photos to The Journal Gazette at jgsports@jg.net. Please provide full names, ages, hometowns, type of animal
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December 13, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Blink and you might have missed it.
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Three Stars: Wrapping up the Komets' loss to Kansas City
The Komets' 5-4 loss to the Mavericks is their second loss in three games, both times coming after holding two-goal leads.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Notre Dame linebackers coach Max Bullough is departing to become co-defensive coordinator at Michigan State, his alma mater.
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Notre Dame LBs coach Max Bullough departs for alma mater
Notre Dame linebackers coach Max Bullough is departing to become co-defensive coordinator at Michigan State, his alma mater.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has agreed to a new three-year contract that will pay him close to $3 million per year, according to a report from Peegs.com.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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The Komets gave up three goals in the final two minutes and 19 seconds and fell 5-4 to the Kansas City Mavericks on Friday at Memorial Coliseum.
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Postgame blog: Komets collapse late against Kansas City
The Komets gave up three goals in the final two minutes and 19 seconds and fell 5-4 to the Kansas City Mavericks on Friday at Memorial Coliseum.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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The IBCA No. 2 Knights and Eagles were called for a combined 41 fouls Friday night, but Norwell built a double-digit lead in the second half and survived a perilous few minutes of foul trouble late in the fourth quarter for a 55-43 NE8 conference victory.
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Norwell girls survive foul trouble to defeat Columbia City
Norwell and Columbia City were called for a combined 41 fouls on Friday night, but Norwell survived a perilous fourth quarter for a 55-43 conference victory.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Hoosier State superstars were in the spotlight during the College Football Awards on Friday as Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Davey O’Brien Award and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love was named the Doak Walker Award.
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Indiana's Mendoza wins Davey O'Brien as nation's top QB
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has won the Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s top quarterback.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Notre Dame safety and Fort Wayne native Tae Johnson was named a first-team Freshman All-American by The Athletic on Friday.
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Fort Wayne's Tae Johnson a freshman All-American for Irish
Notre Dame safety and Fort Wayne native Tae Johnson was named a first-team Freshman All-American by The Athletic on Friday.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Braden Smith made improving on the defensive end a point of emphasis during the offseason. After breaking the Big Ten assists record in back-to-back campaigns, Purdue’s All-American point guard set out to be a two-way star in his senior season.
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"He set the tone": Purdue's Smith steps up on defense
After breaking the Big Ten assists record in back-to-back campaigns, Braden Smith set out to be a two-way star in his senior season.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Like many Indiana basketball fans, Hoosiers coach Darian DeVries has memories of Christian Watford's shot to beat Kentucky in 2011.
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Indiana, Kentucky to renew rivalry, first meeting since '16
Indiana and Kentucky will play their first regular-season game since the day Christian Watford gave Assembly Hall arguably the best moment in its history.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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After a season spent racing between Bloomington and South Bend to cover both of the Hoosier State’s teams in the College Football Playoff race, there are few more qualified than I to vote for this year’s Heisman Trophy.
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Sinn: Hoosiers, Irish at center of Heisman race
After a season covering both of the Hoosier State's teams in the College Football Playoff race, there are few more qualified to vote for this year's Heisman Trophy.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Fort Wayne Football Club will open Fort Wayne FC Park on Saturday, May 2 against the Charlotte Independence.
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FWFC announces first home match; League One club to open new stadium May 2
After playing on the road for the first eight weeks of the USL League One season, FWFC will open Fort Wayne FC Park on May 2 against the Charlotte Independence.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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The Komets begin a three-day weekend against one of the league’s best, Kansas City, at 7:30 p.m. today at Memorial Coliseum in the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss game.
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Komets see a lot of themselves in Teddy Bear Toss night opponent Kansas City
The Komets begin a three-day weekend against one of the league’s best, Kansas City, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum in the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss game.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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The Fort Wayne Football Club announced it will play its first home match at 7:30 p.m. May 2 against the Charlotte Independence at Fort Wayne FC Park, the soccer-specific stadium being built at Bass Road and I-69. FWFC’s first USL League One season will begin March 7 at FC Naples.
December 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM