Playing basketball tourney on East Coast presents big challenge for Big Ten, again
After experiencing tepid interest last year in Washington, D.C., the conference takes its show to the Big Apple, where pundits expect another bleak turnout from fans.
City contingent collects intel on hosting NBA All-Star Game
Pacers officials, along with the host committee, traveled to Los Angeles last week to watch the game and to learn about staging the festivities in preparation for the event’s return to Indianapolis in 2021.
Reich hire could help Colts in long run, but some season-ticket holders are in selling mood
The Indianapolis Colts hired a head coach on the day before season-ticket holders started receiving renewal notices, but at least one ticket broker is still seeing a pronounced increase in fans looking to unload.
After ratings win, WISH and WNDY keep Cubs, Sox games in rotation
The sister stations plan to launch an aggressive marketing campaign next month to take advantage of last year’s double-digit ratings increases for Chicago baseball.
Flying green flag, Speedway bosses launch global promotional tour for Indy 500
Head honcho Mark Miles continues to punch the gas on new marketing initiatives for the hallowed race. The latest effort has already made its way to Times Square and the NHL All-Star Game.
IndyCar seeking deep-pocketed title sponsor willing to spend up to $30M per year
Series officials are in overdrive trying to find a replacement for Verizon, which is exiting as title sponsor at the end of this year. They’re also busy searching for a new TV partner for 2019.
Ball State journalists to cover Winter Olympics
A small group of Ball State students is among two reporting contingents from U.S. colleges that have been fully credentialed to cover the Olympics this February.
Speedway to deploy security robot during month of May, other big events
Beginning in May, a four-wheeled device with real-time audio and video capabilities will perform surveillance at all major events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Museum quintuples bobblehead run for IU’s national hoops titles
When the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum first released dolls commemorating IU’s men’s basketball titles, they sold in record time. The second run is planned to be much bigger.
Indy Eleven to spill beans about future league, venue
The pro soccer team is planning a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to address lingering questions about where and in which league it will play next season.