Sports Business

Ex-grocery exec Danny O'Malia providing service advice to sports franchises

March 31, 2012

Danny O'Malia, longtime leader of his family's Indianapolis-based grocery store business, now offers his customer-service-driven advice through his own consulting firm.

IHSAA to make 11-stop tour to debate class system

March 29, 2012

Indiana High School Athletic Association Commissioner Bobby Cox and state Sen. Mike Delph have announced an 11-stop statewide tour to discuss Indiana's class basketball system.

Anderson baseball-complex plan hits financing snag

March 27, 2012

Construction on The Farm, a $7.5 million baseball and softball facility along Interstate 69, has hit another snag while city officials and project developers continue to negotiate acceptable financing terms.

Butler's Stevens turns down Illinois coaching job

March 25, 2012

A person familiar with the basketball coaching search at the University of Illinois says the Illini are interested in talking to Ohio University's John Groce after being turned down by Brad Stevens of Butler University.

Pacers George Hill, Paul George launch fan zone, TV show

March 24, 2012

The duo partnered with Gatorade on the promotion, one of the benefits of which is the opportunity to buy a special five-game ticket package.

Benner on Sports

BENNER: The rest of the Manning story will be told on the field

March 24, 2012

Bill Benner

There is one test Peyton Manning hasn’t passed yet: He has not been hit in nearly two years by a blitzing opponent.

Melangton replacing Williams at Indiana Sports Corp.

March 23, 2012

Allison Melangton, who led organizing efforts for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl, will succeed Susan Williams as president of the Indiana Sports Corp., the organization announced Friday.

City hopes for big splash from NCAA swimming events

March 21, 2012

NCAA swimming championships being held at the IU Natatorium this week kick off six years of collegiate swimming championships that are expected to generate millions of dollars for the local economy.

Manning's move boosts Broncos' ticket price, Super Bowl odds

March 20, 2012

Former Indianapolis Colt Peyton Manning’s arrival in Denver is already driving up Broncos ticket prices and improving their odds of winning the Super Bowl.

Broncos set to announce Manning as new quarterback

March 20, 2012

After being pursued by teams around the NFL, the quarterback with four MVP awards is headed to the land of John Elway and Tim Tebow, agreeing to a contract with Denver that's expected to be worth about $96 million over five years.

Tony George Jr. new boss of IndyCar feeder series

March 20, 2012

The changes to the Indy Lights series continue a management overhaul begun by IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard late last fall.

UPDATE: Manning set to sign with Denver, sources say

March 19, 2012

Peyton Manning wants to play for the Denver Broncos in Act II of his outstanding career. A person briefed on negotiations said the NFL's only four-time MVP called Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams and told him that he had picked the Broncos.

IndyCar's new big wheels steer series toward future

March 17, 2012

With the loss of two of its biggest stars after last season, the IndyCar Series faces a stiff challenge ramping up its television ratings, attendance and overall financial fortunes. Marc Koretzky is among the fresh faces driving series toward profitability.

Motorsports marketing firm launches strategy division

March 17, 2012

The move by Zionsville-based Just Marketing International reflects growing client demand for measuring return on investment from motorsports sponsorships.

USA Track & Field repeals controversial rules

March 13, 2012

Kathleen McLaughlin

USA Track & Field has repealed restrictions on uniform advertising that angered athletes across the country, but it remains to be seen whether athletes will take advantage of their renewed freedom.

Butler eyes move to Atlantic 10, ESPN says

March 12, 2012

A spokesman for the university said it has not entered into "formal talks" with anyone about switching conferences. Butler has been an inaugural member of the Horizon League since its founding as the Midwestern City Conference in 1979.

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Crean, Painter contracts packed with rewards for postseason success

March 10, 2012

Indiana University Coach Tom Crean and Purdue University Coach Matt Painter cash in big time when their teams perform well, especially in postseason play.

Pacers ticket costs to fluctuate based on fan demand

March 10, 2012

The Indiana Pacers are looking to become one of a handful of NBA teams to scrap their traditional static ticket pricing system for one resembling the fluctuating model employed by airlines.

PGA exec outlines course for golf resurgence

March 10, 2012

Sam Stall

Developing new players should be top priority if sport wants to emerge from long downturn, official says

Benner on Sports

BENNER: Manning departure hurts, but life goes on

March 10, 2012

Bill Benner

Peyton Manning’s presence in Indy has been profound, his stamp on this city indelible. He was—and is—a class act.

Hulman & Co. adds heavy-hitters to board

March 8, 2012

Hulman & Co. has added four prominent businessmen to its board of directors. The move marks the second major addition to its board in 13 months.

Kathleen McLaughlin, J.K. Wall

Will Manning remain an Indianapolis icon? It's his call

March 8, 2012

While Manning will likely always be remembered as an Indianapolis Colt, his time as informal city representative is over, according to sports marketing experts. And it will be up to Manning whether he resumes the association after his retirement.

IU success spurs Big Ten tourney ticket sales

March 8, 2012

Scott Olson

Officials are confident attendance at the Big Ten men's basketball tourney will top last year's total of more than 86,000 and could surpass 90,000 for the first time since 2006.

Decision about Manning comes down to business for Colts

March 7, 2012

Bloomberg News

Peyton Manning’s football future is being decided by a $28 million bonus, his surgically fused neck and a highly praised college quarterback. Oddsmakers say he'll end up in Arizona, Miami or Washington, D.C.