Matt Collins

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Swimmer Inspires Through Special Olympics

On July 25, the Special Olympics World Games opening ceremony will take place in Los Angeles. It kicks off the world’s largest sporting and humanitarian event

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Behind the Scenes at the Indy 500

What do you get when you combine Memorial Day weekend and some of the fastest cars in the world? You get the Indianapolis 500, the greatest spectacle in sports.

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Slow Indy 500 Start Leads to Fast Finish

At times, it felt like there were as many tow trucks on the track as there were cars. Conor Daly’s car caught fire before the race even began due to the car’s

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My Experience Covering the Final Four

My journey to the 2015 NCAA Final Four started in 2010, the last time the event was held in my home state of Indiana. Although we didn't have tickets to the

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Day Two at the 2015 Final Four: Gametime!

On Saturday night, Duke defeated Michigan State 81–61, and then Wisconsin ended Kentucky’s dream of a perfect season. In the first national semifinal, Duke used

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Final Four Preview: Duke vs. Michigan State

Matt Collins is heading to Indianapolis to report on the Final Four this weekend. Here’s his primer on the first matchup of the evening on Saturday — Duke vs.

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Six March Madness Storylines to Watch

The play-in games are over, and the field is set. Three of our Kid Reporters, who will be attending NCAA tournament games, examined a handful of intriguing

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A Kid Reporter's Day on Press Row

How many times have you heard classmates say that they want to be a sports reporter? Some people believe that it’s an easy job, since a reporter gets to attend

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Meet Kid Reporter Matt Collins!

Matt Collins is 12 years old and lives in Valparaiso, Indiana. Here are some of Matt’s favorite things:Favorite Sports to Watch: Basketball, football, baseball,

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