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Questions remain about Big Ten tournament's future in Indy

March 16, 2010
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Despite a 20 percent attendance increase at this year's men's Big Ten tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, there are still cities looking to steal the event from Indianapolis.
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Butler basketball attendance sees big bounce

March 11, 2010
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Butler's stellar on-court performance drew big crowds to Hinkle Fieldhouse this season. But some still wonder if the Bulldogs will have enough financially to retain Brad Stevens as coach.
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Reggie Wayne, Drew Brees battle for Madden cover

March 9, 2010
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With six days left to vote, it looks like the vote for the Madden 11 cover is down to two. For the first time, fans have a say in the outcome, but Colts fans may have good reason to cheer against their man this time.
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Speedway extending Obama Indianapolis 500 invitation

March 8, 2010
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Indy Racing League officials hope to leverage their growing relationship with Brazilian president to attract U.S. President Barack Obama to the Indy 500. It would mark the first time a sitting president has attended the 100-year-old event.
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New Nielsen policy cloaks IndyCar Series in secrecy

March 5, 2010
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After years of providing TV viewer ratings for individual sporting events, Nielsen Media Co. today said no more. The new policy means fans and media now have few ways to gauge success or failure of the IndyCar Series.
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Indians sales staff faced down big-time pressure

March 4, 2010
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With 75 percent of its sponsorship deals expiring at the end of last season, there were lots of reasons for the Indianapolis Indians to panic. Instead, the team invested big bucks in Victory Field and had faith its sales staff would come through in the clutch.

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IndyCar's Graham Rahal playing dangerous waiting game

March 3, 2010
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The 21-year-old son of Indy 500 champ Bobby Rahal has scoffed at a two-year offer from Dale Coyne Racing, and by doing so may be endangering the future of open-wheel racing.
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Colts' Bill Polian finds himself in middle of NFL overtime debate

March 2, 2010
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While top prospects were on display at yesterday's NFL Combine in Indianapolis, members of the league's competition committee were hotly debating a rule that could change the game next year.
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Colts ticket price hike has far-reaching effects

March 1, 2010
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The Indianapolis Colts' decision to increase ticket prices in 2010 pulls another $4 million or so of discretionary dollars out of this small market. It could also inch the team higher above NFL league ticket price average.
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Danica Patrick's popularity already fading in NASCAR?

February 26, 2010
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Ratings for the Feb. 20 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, Danica Patrick's second, were down nationally and in the Indianapolis market compared to the season opener Feb. 13. But Danica has another chance to shine Saturday in Las Vegas.
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Pacers brass gives Larry Bird vote of confidence

February 25, 2010
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Some Indiana Pacers fans are upset with Larry Bird for not upgrading the team's roster in front of the Feb. 18 NBA trade deadline. But team owner Herb Simon and Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Jim Morris believe in Bird's long-range plan.
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Paul Tracy throws gas on fiery IndyCar debate

February 24, 2010
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Race car driver Paul Tracy said IndyCar fans need to stand up and let series officials know what they want. Meanwhile, Derek Daly said the open-wheel series has turned its back on a generation of new American drivers.
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Open-wheel racing still trying to kick tobacco habit

February 23, 2010
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In the 1970s and 1980s tobacco sponsorship cash was auto racing's life blood. Reliance on the money helped kill CART, and the IndyCar Series is still trying to figure out how to survive without it.
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Indians pack Victory Field with $1 concession special

February 22, 2010
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Indianapolis Indians turn traditionally slow night into big money-maker by cutting profit margin at concession stand.
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Will the truth, and a touch of sincerity, free Tiger Woods?

February 19, 2010
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The world's most famous golfer made his first public appearance today in three months. But it's difficult to say if sports fans and sponsors will accept him back with open arms.
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NASCAR stars spew venom at Danica Patrick coverage

February 18, 2010
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TV ratings for the stock-car races Danica Patrick has been in this year are off the charts. Still, a handful of NASCAR stars aren't happy about the exposure she's stealing from the regulars.
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Pacers in crosshairs of NBA labor fight

February 17, 2010
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NBA Commissioner David Stern is calling for player contracts with fewer guarantees and lower salaries. The move could go a long way to restoring competitive balance and strengthening teams like the Indiana Pacers.
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Will 2012 chassis breath new life into IndyCar?

February 16, 2010
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Bold new designs for an open-wheel chassis in 2012 are getting lots of attention from racing insiders. But without better driver recruitment and marketing, it won't be enough to save the sport.
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It's time for Colts' Chris Polian to step forward

February 15, 2010
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Bill Polian's son, Chris, has quietly worked his way up through the ranks of the Indianapolis Colts' front office. If he's to become the team's next president, it's time for him to step out of the shadows.
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New IRL boss could lead to front-office shake-up

February 12, 2010
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Though they both want growth, it's not clear that Indy Racing League's new boss can coexist with current commercial division president.
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Polian points finger at O-line, special teams

February 11, 2010
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Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian has a simple explanation for why the team lost the Super Bowl. But he has no idea why there was no parade celebrating the team's season in its hometown.
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Danica Patrick stock success raises more IRL questions

February 10, 2010
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Indy Racing League officials must be wondering why so many more people tuned in to watch Danica Patrick race in a rinky-dink stock car race than watched her race open-wheelers at 200 plus mph.
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Tim Tebow has qualities Colts' Polian covets

February 9, 2010
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If Tim Tebow slips to late in the second round, expect Colts President Bill Polian to give him a hard look. But is the Florida grad the right choice as successor to Peyton Manning?
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If Indy's 2012 Super Bowl killed, 2016 is likely make-up

February 8, 2010
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NFL honchos are asking local 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee leaders for patience while they work out a deal with the players union that will preserve the big game here. If that doesn't happen, locals may be waiting a while for the game to come back.
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Eli Manning: Peyton has bad delivery, donned Aints bag

February 5, 2010
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Eli Manning and Jim Mora are telling tales out of school about the Indianapolis Colts' MVP.
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