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Many Colts fans don't want what's best for Manning
February 7, 2012
Comments(16)If Colts fans really have Manning's best interests at heart, they should be happy to see him play for another team.
MoreHosting another Super Bowl could deliver diminished return
February 6, 2012
Comments(9)There's a thought that Indianapolis could win another Super Bowl bid as early as 2018 or 2019. But should Indianapolis
pursue the big game again after the way this week turned out?
MoreIrsay's 'all-in' mentality key to Indy's Super Bowl score
February 3, 2012
Comments(3)In 2007, Jim Irsay's generosity put major heat on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. In 2008, Irsay's willingness to forsake
his own financial interests helped Indianapolis land the Super Bowl.
MoreLife is crazy on Super Bowl's radio row
February 1, 2012
Comment(1)Here at the JW Marriott there are 108 radio stations—with all their equipment and two to five on-air personalities each—crammed into one ballroom. There are more than 200 radio shows broadcast from that one room each day with guests ranging from Joe Namath to Adam Sandler.
Despite not playing, Peyton steals Super Bowl spotlight
January 31, 2012
Comments(2)Without taking a snap this year, Peyton Manning is more marketable than one Super Bowl quarterback and nearly as popular as
another.
MoreIndy's Super effort bowling over NFL and national media
January 30, 2012
Comment(1)Despite doubts from the NFL and national media about Indy's ability to host a big-time Super Bowl, the city so far is
blowing away expectations.
MoreColts brass searching for yin to balance new head coach's yang
January 25, 2012
Comments(0)Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Ryan Grigson might be facing the toughest task of their professional
careers.
MoreNational media member says Indy will be best Super Bowl host ever
January 24, 2012
Comment(1)CNBC's Darren Rovell said something on a national television and radio show this morning that might surprise even the
most ardent Indianapolis loyalists.
MoreColts will have trouble attracting big-name coach
January 19, 2012
Comments(7)Ryan Grigson and Jim Irsay are faced with one of the most difficult tasks for any business: searching for hidden talent and
unseen potential.
MoreNew GM's past gives hints about Colts' future
January 12, 2012
Comments(2)Colts fans should expect new general manager Ryan Grigson to be aggressive on the free agent market, look to make trades when
needed, make a cold calculated decision concerning Peyton Manning's future and provide stability for the team's coach.
MoreTexas remains college football's financial No. 1
January 9, 2012
Comments(2)While Alabama topped LSU for the BCS national football championship, the Longhorns have been crowned financial kings among
college football's elite teams. Tide is No. 6 financially and LSU is No. 8, according to a new study.
MoreIndy should cheer for Giants, Broncos, Pats or Packers
January 9, 2012
Comments(2)A Giants-Patriots Super Bowl match-up could bring big money to Indianapolis. If he has two more miracles in him, Broncos quarterback
Tim Tebow would send TV ratings off the charts.
MoreNCAA goes public with hoops tournament selection criteria
January 6, 2012
Comments(0)NCAA officials are raising the curtain on the wizards making the selections and seedings for its men’s and women’s
basketball tournaments. But will that quash or fuel the debate over who gets in and who doesn't?
MoreManning's options limited by his demands
January 5, 2012
Comments(7)The team that wants Peyton Manning better have a pile of cash, an egoless coach and a championship caliber offensive line
and defense.
MoreColts license plate sales take tumble
January 4, 2012
Comments(0)Colts license plates were up in August over the same month a year before. But once Peyton Manning went down, sales took a
dive.
MoreWith Polian gone, Irsay must absorb criticism
January 3, 2012
Comments(4)Colts owner Jim Irsay has a plethora of huge decision to make even beyond this off-season. With his main adviser now gone,
he may have to rely on his intuition to make those tough calls.
MoreNew NCAA rule kills high school hoops games at Hinkle
December 29, 2011
Comments(5)A new NCAA rule causes the cancellation of a six-game high school basketball event scheduled for Jan. 21 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Organizers anticipated a crowd of more than 6,000 to attend the event.
MoreCost of stadium's retractable roof still bone of contention
December 22, 2011
Comments(10)Despite complaints about the cost of Lucas Oil Stadium's roof, which is pegged between $70 million and $90 million, it
has been used 10 times more than the expensive pop top on Texas Stadium.
MoreLuck, Manning may be aligning their strategies for coming year
December 21, 2011
Comments(3)Sources close to Andrew Luck said he may be ready to sign a deal with Peyton Manning's agent. If that happens, it could
mean bad news for the Indianapolis Colts front office.
MoreOdd chapter of Conseco Fieldhouse coming to a close
December 20, 2011
Comments(5)More than a year after changing its name from Conseco to CNO Financial, the Carmel-based company finally decides to make its
naming-rights investment in Pacers' venue pay-off. The only question is, what took so long?
MoreColts win streak could set team back a decade
December 19, 2011
Comments(2)There has been much hand-wringing about what the Indianapolis Colts would do with Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck on their
roster. If they win another game or two, they'll have a much bigger dilemma.
MoreIndiana poised to become a basketball state once again
December 16, 2011
Comments(7)With the Pacers and IU re-emerging as contenders and the Colts floundering, Indiana sports fans are primed to re-embrace their
Hoosier hysteria roots. But what happens when Peyton Manning returns or Andrew Luck is drafted is anybody's guess.
MoreIndyCar crash investigation sheds little light on series' future
December 15, 2011
Comments(35)IndyCar finally set to release its 2012 schedule after investigation into crash at season finale is complete. But many questions
about the series' future remain.
MoreTebow could give Indy a huge economic lift
December 12, 2011
Comments(5)If the Denver Broncos somehow make it to the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium Feb. 5, TV viewership for the event will likely
be a record high. Throw in undefeated Green Bay as the opponent, and Indianapolis will be the epicenter of a global media
frenzy.
MoreNBA owners need right to put franchise tag on players
December 9, 2011
Comments(3)If teams like the Indiana Pacers have no chance to hang on to star players, there will never be competitive balance in the
NBA. And fans will tire of the current level of player-dictated nonsense in the league.
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