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Black Key Bulls three-peat in 75th Men’s Little 500

In the 75th Men’s Little 500, Black Key Bulls survived a chaotic finish, avoiding a multi-team crash on lap 199 of 200 en route to the team’s third-straight victory. The pileup eliminated several leading teams from contention and opened the door for Cinzano and Bears to round out the podium. I’ve photographed 29 editions of the men’s and women’s races in 15 years. This was without a doubt the craziest finale I’ve ever seen. Presented below are a few of my photos documenting the race. This year, I also had the great pleasure of documenting the event alongside students from my Little 500 Photography class in the IU Media School. I strongly encourage you to explore their outstanding work from both races published on the Escape Collective website.

Black Key Bulls rider Paul Lee celebrates as he crosses the finish line under yellow to win the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
The lead pack of riders race into turn four during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
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Alpha Chi Omega wins team’s first-ever Women’s Little 500 title

Here is a selection of my favorite shots from a fantastic edition of the Women’s Little 500 last month. In the race, Alpha Chi Omega out-sprinted Teter and Kappa Alpha Theta to capture the team’s first-ever victory in the 38th Women’s Little 500. I also encourage everyone to check out this fantastic gallery of photos captured by the students in my Little 500 Photography class at Indiana University.

Alpha Chi Omega rider Libby Lewis reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Alpha Chi Omega fans chant before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
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Little 500 Spring Series

The Little 500 is more than just two days of racing. In the weeks leading up to the races each year, teams compete in the Spring Series, a set of events that includes Individual Time Trials, Miss-N-Out and Team Pursuit. Together, these events test speed, strategy and teamwork, often revealing the strongest teams in the field before the Little 500 races themselves.

A rider races into turn four silhouetted by a late-evening sunset during Little 500 Men’s Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls’ Wiley Close races down the backstretch during Little 500 Men’s Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
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Little 500 Qualifications

Alpha Chi Omega riders MaryClaire Swanson, Libby Lewis and Ellie Marsella celebrate after their attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cutters rider Judah Thompson races into turn one during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
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IU defeats Miami for first football national championship

A week later, it still doesn’t seem real. A week later, I’m still at a loss for words. The Indiana Hoosiers are the undefeated champions of college football. When I photographed my first IU football game 18 years ago – a 42-20 home loss to Ball State – this outcome didn’t just feel unlikely; it felt utterly unimaginable. I don’t typically photograph sports in my role at Indiana University, which made the opportunity to document this postseason run for the university administration all the more special. That run culminated in IU’s dramatic 27-21 victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. To witness and capture this journey from the sidelines was an incredible privilege I will never forget.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) kisses the trophy on stage following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
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