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Ann Lathrop

Low-profile CIB leader embraces tough financial task

March 6, 2010
Lathrop Watch VideoAnn Lathrop's interactions with the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts aren't what she might have envisioned as a young college student pursuing a career in sports medicine. Now president of the city's Capital Improvement Board, her relations with the teams are tied to their financial conditions rather than the health of their players. More.

NCAA tournament committee focused on 65, not 96

March 11, 2010
The NCAA is discussing whether to expand the 65-team men's basketball tournament, a topic with no shortage of controversy and opinions. More.

CIB turns down Axe deodorant ad for stadium

March 9, 2010
The Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board on Monday rejected a request from Axe deodorant to place an advertisement in Lucas Oil Stadium because the message is too racy for youngsters. More.

NCAA Tournament may cost employers $1.8B in lost work

March 8, 2010
Annual unscientific survey does not take into account that many employees who participate in office pools devote extra time to finishing their responsibilities.More.

Developers line up for Westfield sports complex

Indians ready to score with Comcast, Brighthouse TV dealRestricted Content

Motorsports park proposed for southwest side of Indy

BENNER: Erskine shows us why he's a Hoosier gem -- twiceRestricted Content

Local motorsports marketing firm eyeing Asia

Local racing-simulator firm declares bankruptcy

Hoosier Hysteria history available on demand

Pacers could buck NBA trend, see slight rise in attendanceRestricted Content

NCAA plans to battle counterfeiters during the men's Final Four

BENNER: Ticket sales are key to keeping Big Ten gamesRestricted Content

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    Reggie Wayne, Drew Brees battle for Madden cover

    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. More.
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    Speedway extending Obama Indianapolis 500 invitation

    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. More.
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    New Nielsen policy cloaks IndyCar Series in secrecy

    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. More.
 

Other Sports Business Coverage

Pro Sports

CIB turns down Axe deodorant ad for stadium

The Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board on Monday rejected a request from Axe deodorant to place an advertisement in Lucas Oil Stadium because the message is too racy for youngsters. More.
Amateur Sports

Developers line up for Westfield sports complex

Westfield’s Sports Commission is evaluating proposals from three firms interested in helping the town become “The Family Sports Capital of America.” More.
Benner/Sports

BENNER: Erskine shows us why he's a Hoosier gem -- twiceRestricted Content

Carl Erskine isn't just from Anderson, Indiana. He is Anderson, Indiana.More.
Auto Racing

Local motorsports marketing firm eyeing Asia

Just Marketing International in Zionsville plans to establish a presence in either Singapore or Hong Kong this year, to bolster its global presence. More.

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In Depth Report

Simon family's interests helped city thrive, but taxpayers paid the price

The Simon family's role in building the city has come at a steep price for taxpayers. Simon and its business interests in the last 20 years have collected local government incentives worth more than $400 million, an IBJ tally of those deals shows. More.

IUPUI faces tough decisions over aging sports facilities

IUPUI is grappling with how to pay for upkeep and improvements necessary to keep its three world-class athletic facilities—and the city—in the hunt for high-profile sporting events. More.

In Depth Reports

 
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