Sports Business

Belskus to serve as interim IndyCar CEO after Bernard's exit

October 28, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
Jeff Belskus, the president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the president and CEO of Hulman & Co., will step in as interim CEO of the IndyCar Series, replacing Randy Bernard.
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Broncos' Manning to own 21 Papa John's pizza franchises

October 27, 2012
Bloomberg News
Peyton Manning will be introduced as the company's newest franchisee in the Denver area during a television spot with Papa John's Chief Executive John Schnatter on Sunday during the telecast of NBC's "Football Night in America."
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Local lawyer key figure in felling Armstrong

October 27, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Bill Bock, lead counsel for the U.S Anti-Doping Agency's case against cyclist Lance Armstrong, spent two years investigating the allegations.
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Bernard ousted as CEO of IndyCar, sources say

October 26, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
IndyCar Series owners have fired CEO Randy Bernard, sources familiar with the situation told IBJ on Friday afternoon. IndyCar officials are denying the firing.
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BENNER: Trust dashed—and rings sold—in the theater that is sportsRestricted Content

October 20, 2012
Bill Benner
On Armstrong, Knight and more.
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George cites conflict of interest in resigning from Hulman board

October 19, 2012
Associated Press
IndyCar founder Tony George resigned Friday from the Hulman & Co. board of directors, citing a conflict of interest in his recent attempt to reacquire the series.
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Indiana Fever, Finish Line reach jersey sponsorship

October 19, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Indiana Fever players will wear a prominent Finish Line logo on the front of their uniforms as part of a major sponsorship deal with the Indianapolis-based athletic apparel retail chain, team officials announced Friday afternoon.
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Lawyer: Girls hoops schedule decree sets precedent

October 16, 2012
Associated Press
A federal consent decree in which 10 southeastern Indiana high schools agree to schedule girls and boys basketball games equally on Friday and Saturday nights sets a legal precedent for the entire state, one of the attorneys in the case said Tuesday.
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NCAA's moves over betting 'ludicrous,' N.J. official says

October 16, 2012
Associated Press
The NCAA is "ludicrous and hypocritical" for moving five championship games out of New Jersey next year because the state plans to offer legalized sports betting, a spokesman for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said.
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A10 schools already hyping Butler match-upsRestricted Content

October 13, 2012
The Atlantic 10 is wasting little time marketing its newest member—the Butler Bulldogs.
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Horizon League fights on after loss of ButlerRestricted Content

October 13, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The Indianapolis-based Horizon League says it is "energized" about its future, despite losing its most famous member—Butler University.
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George reportedly submits offer to buy IndyCar

October 12, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Tony George has offered a seven-figure cash proposal to take over operations and assume future losses for the IndyCar Series.
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Notre Dame revival brings revenue bonanza to football foes

October 12, 2012
Bloomberg News
Notre Dame’s football squad is undefeated after five games for the first time in a decade. That’s good news for their opponents: The team is even more of a draw on the road for fans and sponsors.
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Resurgent Pacers see lift in ticket salesRestricted Content

October 6, 2012
Anthony Schoetle
The Indiana Pacers continued scoring long after last season ended in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Pacers sales staff hit high-water marks during the off-season that the franchise hasn’t seen in five years. And with almost four weeks until the regular-season home opener Nov. 3, the Pacers are shooting for more.
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BENNER: There's plenty to ponder in sports world as autumn arrivesRestricted Content

October 6, 2012
Bill Benner
Questions for the Colts, the Fever, and more.
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IndyCar execs say distractions mask progressRestricted Content

October 6, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
IndyCar Series officials insist the open-wheel circuit is on the right track despite a drop in its television ratings, tepid attendance and persistent rumors that it will be sold and its CEO will be fired.
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IndyCar denies getting offer from George to buy series

October 1, 2012
Scott Olson
The Sports Business Journal is reporting that former Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George has assembled an investor group that includes race team owners Chip Ganassi, Roger Penske, Michael Andretti and Kevin Kalkhoven to buy the IndyCar Series.
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Colts coach Pagano to miss much of season with leukemia

October 1, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia and will miss some of the team’s upcoming games, the team announced Monday morning.
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Founder of Hoosier Racing Tire dies at 85

September 28, 2012
Associated Press
Robert Newton, 85, the founder of northern Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire, which made tires for NASCAR and other racing series, has died.
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Kennedys sell interests in running store chain

September 27, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Bob and Melina Kennedy have sold their assets in BlueMile, a chain of running and fitness stores they founded 12 years ago as The Running Co. Co-founders Ashley and Andrea Johnson are now sole owners.
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IndyCar exploring tire options beyond Firestone

September 25, 2012
Associated Press
IndyCar said Tuesday it is exploring partnerships with tire manufacturers besides Bridgestone Firestone, which has been the sole supplier for the series and under contract through the 2014 season.
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IndyCar may return open-wheel racing to Pocono

September 25, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The 2013 IndyCar Series schedule could include a date at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., a traditional NASCAR stronghold that hasn’t hosted an open-wheel race in 23 years.
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Indians attendance increases for fourth straight year

September 24, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
A strong regular season and a playoff run pushed attendance at Indianapolis Indians home games to its best mark in four years and fourth best at Victory Field since 2000.
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Lucas Oil Stadium meeting revenue expectationsRestricted Content

September 22, 2012
Mason King
Roughly four years after it opened its doors in late 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium appears to have crossed the threshold of dollars that its creators anticipated from hosting events beyond the scope of the Indianapolis Colts.
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Stakes high as Colts try to renew club seatsRestricted Content

September 22, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
At the conclusion of this season, five-year contracts for many of Lucas Oil Stadium’s 7,100 club seats expire. Other club seats on shorter contracts also expire, pushing the total up for renewal to about two-thirds of club seat capacity.
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