Battle of the Badges: Raising money for mental health services for Fishers first responders

FISHERS — There has always been a rivalry between fire and police and in Fishers that runs strong. This weekend, that long-time rivalry will come to a head and the two departments will battle it out. “The rivalry stems from the fire guys really not doing anything and just kind of sitting around all day,”…

How these sisters give back during final season together

Proceeds from Birmingham natives’ merch sales go to Blessings in a Backpack organization. From the time Carmyn Greenwood was big enough to hold a bat, she was hitting balls off the T all the way to the fence. Her 22-months-younger sister, Cassady, followed in her footsteps. “Our dad always got us involved in sports,” says…

Watt warms up for his fourth charity softball classic

JJ Watt, 27, expects his fourth JJ Watt Charity Classic to be great, too. It benefits the Justin J. Watt Foundation. Watt’s first three charity games were sold out at Constellation Field, home of the Sugar Land Skeeters. Watt moved it to Minute Maid Park this year to raise more money for his foundation. Tickets…

Larry Fizgerald hosts annual charity softball game

It doesn’t matter your skill level. “Terrible, I’ve only played (softball) one time before I played in this event,” joked Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell. Everyone was at Salt River Fields for one reason, Larry Fitzgerald. The Cardinals wide receiver hosted his annual charity softball game on Saturday night, and fans filled the stadium for the…