INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, team officials confirmed Friday.
When Irsay died in May, the team issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his sleep.” But in late August, The Washington Post reported Irsay continued to battle a longtime addiction to painkillers and that he had overdosed three times in the five years preceding his death.
“We are aware of the investigation, but at this time, we’ve not been contacted by the FBI or been served with any subpoenas,” the Colts said in Friday’s statement.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league would not comment on the report.
The Post reported Thursday that a federal grand jury subpoena it reviewed indicated the FBI is seeking records and information relating to Irsay’s death, his “substance (illegal and prescription) use,” and his “relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian,” an addiction specialist based in California. The subpoena was reportedly issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California earlier this month.
The Associated Press left a message Friday seeking comment from Haroutunian, whom the Post reported had prescribed pain pills and ketamine to Irsay in the months before his May 2025 death.
In August, the Post reported Irsay was prescribed ketamine, which is most commonly used as a general anesthetic, in his final months and that police were called to the hotel room in Beverly Hills, California, where Irsay died. The Post's earlier report said Haroutunian, was staying at the hotel and overseeing Irsay’s treatment and that Haroutunian signed the death certificate.
The Post wrote that Irsay's official cause of death was listed as “cardiac arrest due to pneumonia and heart issues” but no autopsy was performed, and Beverly Hills police closed their investigation into the death days later.
When the first Post story was published in August, Irsay's three daughters who now run the Colts — Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson — issued a statement saying their father “never claimed to be perfect” and acknowledging he used his voice “to reduce the stigma” of addiction and mental health issues to advocate for those who fought similar battles.
AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.
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FILE -Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's practice facility Nov. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
ROME (AP) — Canada standout Jonathan David is rediscovering his form with a home World Cup approaching.
David scored his third goal in four matches and Juventus beat defending champion Napoli 3-0 in Serie A on Sunday.
The result meant that Luciano Spalletti got the better of Antonio Conte with both coaches meeting former squads.
Midway through the first half, David chested down a pass over the top from Manuel Locatelli and pushed it in.
Three minutes earlier, Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram had hit the post, and three minutes after the goal the Turin club had another chance when Francisco Conceicao’s shot was cleared off the line by Napoli defender Alessandro Buongiorno.
Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic added second-half goals for host Juventus.
Napoli dropped from third to fourth, level on points with Roma, which drew 1-1 with second-place AC Milan.
Juventus was left in fifth.
Spalletti coached Napoli to the Serie A title in 2023, while Conte led Juventus to three straight Italian league titles after also playing for the club.
David scored in his Serie A debut for Juventus in August but then had a long drought before rediscovering his form this month with a goal and an assist against Sassuolo and another goal against Cremonese. He also had an assist in Juve’s victory over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.
David's season has also had to weather a coaching change, with Spalletti replacing the fired Igor Tudor in October.
Canada is co-hosting this year’s World Cup with the United States and Mexico.
Canada is in a group with Qatar, Switzerland and another team still to be determined by European playoffs that include four-time champion Italy.
The only good news for Napoli was that Romelu Lukaku came on in the second half for his first action since getting injured during a preseason friendly.
Lukaku wasted his only chance after a nice setup from Rasmus Hojlund.
Milan dropped five points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan with its draw at Roma.
Koni De Winter put Milan ahead in the second half by completing a set play following a corner kick and an assist from Luka Modric.
Lorenzo Pellegrini equalized with a penalty for Roma following a handball by Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi.
Milan remained unbeaten since a loss to Cremonese in its season opener in August.
Also, seventh-place Atalanta routed Parma 4-0 with Giacomo Raspadori scoring in his first start for the Bergamo club after transferring from Atletico Madrid.
Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa came back from two goals down to beat 10-man Bologna 3-2 with an injury-time winner from Junior Messias; and Sassuolo beat Cremonese 1-0.
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Atalanta's Giacomo Raspadori celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Parma in Bergamo, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Spada/LaPresse via AP)
Napoli's Eljif Elmas fights for the ball with Juventus' Weston McKennie, right, during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Napoli in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
Juventus' Khephren Thuram, right, fights for the ball with Napoli's Antonio Vergara during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Napoli in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
Juventus' Jonathan David, center, scores their side's first goal of the game during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Napoli in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
Juventus' Jonathan David celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Napoli in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
