Sports

Bruce Kopp: Central Indiana Television Personality

Though many famous people from Avon, Indiana are nationally recognized, whether it’s in the racing world ( Larry Dixon , Chet Fillip ) or the acting world ( Steve Talley ), there are a few that are more hometown heroes than famous faces. One such person is Indianapolis media personality Bruce Kopp , a veteran of television and radio in the Midwest. You probably know him best as the co-anchor of “Eyewitness News Sunrise” on Channel 13 WTHR , an Indianapolis television station, but he’s been a voice on Indiana TV and radio for many years.

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Chet Fillip: Racing’s Jack of All Trades

Some people are born with steering wheels in their hands and gasoline in their veins. These people have a knack for hopping in any vehicle and instantly bonding with it, making it bend to their will and slip around curves like butter.

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Larry Dixon: Top Fuel Champion from Avon, Indiana

Aside from basketball, racing is the most celebrated sport in Hoosier country. The home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and countless other race tracks, big and small, Indiana loves speed. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that a number of famous Indiana people are affiliated with a racing community, whether it’s NASCAR, midget cars, or drag racing.

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Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone defeated Kimiko Date Krumm 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals.

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Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone defeated Kimiko Date Krumm 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals.

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Va. Tech blanks BC 19-0 to rebound from bad start

Virginia Tech cornerback Jayron Hosley intercepted Dave Shinskie in the end zone, and linebacker Davon Morgan stopped the Boston College quarterback at the goal line as time ran out in the first half to help the Hokies shut…

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Schiavone beats Pavlyuchenkova at US Open

French Open champion Francesca Schiavone won in straight sets for the fourth consecutive match, beating 20th-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to advance to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

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Kids need more games? YMCA has the leagues

The West District YMCA has scheduled two late-summer youth sports leagues in Avon and Brownsburg with registration ending this month.

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Reunion remembers days of classic Sheridan gym

Sitting at the top of the old wooden bleachers in the gymnasium, looking down onto the floor where he used to play basketball, Tom Coppess couldn’t help but relive the old days of Sheridan High School.

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Jugheads Backyard BBQ Bar and Restaurant in Avon, Indiana

Jugheads Backyard BBQ , also known as Jugheads Pub and Grub, is located in Avon , a suburb of Indianapolis in Central Indiana .

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