Indianapolis Colts Team News
Bluesky@Zak KeeferA year ago, just as his podcast was blowing up — before he’d partner with @TheAthletic and win a Pulitzer — I profiled @PabloTorre, the Harvard grad who bombed the LSAT, couldn’t quit journalism, then grew tired of ESPN’s constraints. www.nytimes.com/athletic/632…
Extra timeouts. Free challenges. Awful spots. Fuming coaches. One ref — a diehard Saints fan — fired hours before reffing a Saints game. Replacement refs could be on their way back. Was 2012 as bad as we remember? Hear it from the refs and coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720…
Did the Bucs get the steal of the draft? Do we really believe Sean McVay? And a look at the Raiders’ plan to sit Fernando Mendoza behind “a mature adult.” What stood out from the 2026 draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723…
Pre-Game Dining
St. Elmo Steak House
An Indianapolis icon since 1902, famous for its world-renowned shrimp cocktail and prime steaks.
Shapiro’s Delicatessen
A family-owned cafeteria-style deli serving corned beef, matzo ball soup, and deli classics since 1905.
Bru Burger Bar
Creative gourmet burgers and craft beers in a stylish downtown setting.
Post-Game Bars
Slippery Noodle Inn
The oldest bar in Indiana, featuring live blues music nightly in a historic building.
Kilroy’s Bar & Grill
A lively downtown bar with great food, drinks, and a fun game day atmosphere.
Sun King Brewing
One of Indiana’s largest craft breweries with a taproom and beer garden downtown.
Fun Activities
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Racing Capital of the World, home of the Indy 500, with museum tours and track experiences.
Monument Circle
The heart of downtown Indianapolis, featuring the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with an observation deck.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
An 8-mile urban bike and pedestrian path connecting neighborhoods, cultural districts, and public art.