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Colts’ Pete Ward: It’s ‘in our blood’ to be involved in big Indy events

March 19, 2021 | Lesley Weidenbener

The Indianapolis Colts are among the 50 companies that have donated money to the Indy Championships Fund to help bring three huge sports events to Indianapolis: the NCAA Tournament underway now, the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2022 and the NBA All-Star Game in 2024. But the Colts have done more than donate. Pete Ward, the team’s chief operating officer, is on the fund’s board as well as the board of the Indiana Sports Corp., which is coordinating the effort.

Colts pick up QB Carson Wentz from Eagles for draft picks

February 18, 2021 | Associated Press

Wentz finished third in NFL MVP voting in 2017 when he led the Eagles to an 11-2 record before a knee injury ended his season. But he just wrapped up the worst season of his five-year career.

UPDATE: Colts say COVID tests were false positives; Sunday’s game remains on schedule

October 16, 2020 | Associated Press and IBJ Staff

The update came several hours after the Colts initially announced that “several individuals within our organization” had tested positive for the virus.

Prosecutor says victims deserve ex-quarterback’s concussion funds

June 24, 2020 | Associated Press

Former Colts quarterback Art Schlichter has received nearly $700,000 from a national settlement with the NFL over concussions. A prosecutor says that money should go to Schlichter’s many fraud victims.

What you need to know about the NFL’s new labor agreement

March 15, 2020 | The Washington Post

The deal makes changes for the 2020 season and runs for 10 years after that, through the 2030 season. It brings some significant changes to the sport.

They’re going for it: Indy to make pitch for NFL Draft

July 10, 2019 | Mickey Shuey

Visit Indy has held preliminary talks with the NFL about the city’s hosting the three-day event as soon as 2024.

Jim Irsay pays nearly $4M for guitar featured on Pink Floyd albums

June 21, 2019

The guitar was sold by former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour, who played it on such iconic albums as “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall."

Local tech firm signs multiyear deal to sponsor Colts training camp

June 19, 2019

The partnership between the Colts and Kerauno LLC, a communications software-as-a-service company, will allow the team to utilize the firm’s products as part of a larger marketing strategy.

Overton leaving sports anchor job for position with Colts

June 18, 2019

Sports reporter and anchor Larra Overton has been hired as a producer and sideline reporter for the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Tuesday.

Indy wants the NFL Draft, but not right away

May 2, 2019

Indianapolis is making moves to host the NFL Draft in coming years, but it’s unlikely the city will aggressively pursue it until a slew of previously scheduled events have occurred.

Indianapolis Colts owner says he bought John Lennon piano at auction

April 21, 2019

The piano, made in the 1870s, was auctioned on the site GottaHaveRockandRoll.com, which said Lennon used it to compose songs for the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album.

Peyton Manning goes deep with pass at NFL’s storied history

April 15, 2019

The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback is hosting and serving as an executive producer for "Peyton's Places," a five-part, 30-episode series celebrating the NFL's 100th season.

Lucas Oil Stadium in line to get $7M in Wi-Fi improvements

March 15, 2019

The wireless infrastructure at Lucas Oil Stadium could see significant improvements in the coming months as part of a three-way deal between the Colts, the Capital Improvement Board and Verizon.

Colts players trade cleats, pads for textbooks, course work

February 7, 2019

Dozens of players in the NFL—including three from the Indianapolis Colts—are hitting the books this offseason—and are being motivated by the league to do so.

Colts QB Luck, linebacker Leonard win NFL season honors

February 3, 2019

Andrew Luck was named The Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year on Saturday, and linebacker Darius Leonard was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Broadcaster Taylor promoted to permanent ‘Voice of the Colts’

January 17, 2019

Taylor, who has been with the Indianapolis Colts in various roles since 2012, moved into the play-by-play spot on radio broadcasts last season after the abrupt retirement of Bob Lamey.

Colts fire offensive-line coach in surprise move

January 15, 2019

Dave DeGuglielmo took over an offensive front that allowed a league-high 56 sacks in 2017 and helped a young, revamped line that allowed a league-low 18 sacks in 2018.

Kansas City tramples Colts to end Indy’s comeback season

January 13, 2019

Quarterback Andrew Luck could never get the Colts’ offense going and Adam Vinatieri missed two kicks as the Chiefs win 31-13.

NFL wild-card round ratings up 12 percent over last year

January 8, 2019

Of the weekend’s four NFL playoff games, the Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans matchup averaged the least number of viewers.

Colts dominate Texans for first playoff win since 2015

January 5, 2019

Quarterback Andrew Luck and running back Marlon Mack powered the team to a 21-0 halftime lead, and the defense turned back a surging Texan offense late in the fourth quarter for a 21-7 win. Next up: the Kansas City Chiefs.

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