Indy Eleven has goal of adding women’s team, but faces obstacles
Indy Eleven officials would like to bring a professional women’s soccer franchise to Indianapolis, but it could be several years before that’s possible.
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Jim Irsay pays nearly $4M for guitar featured on Pink Floyd albums
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."
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Indy Eleven’s race to join Major League Soccer must clear many hurdles
Legislation passed by the Indiana Senate makes money for a soccer stadium available only if the city gains a Major League Soccer franchise—but that same legislation could make it more likely the MLS gives it a team.
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Pacers point guard Collison, 31, retires from NBA to focus on faith
“While I still love basketball, I know there is something more important, which is my family and my faith,” he told ESPN’s The Undefeated.
Expanding roles keep Catchings busy in post-retirement
Nearly three years since Tamika Catchings played her final basketball game, the 39-year-old former star is establishing herself in a variety of new roles, including one as a contestant on “American Ninja Warrior.”
Local tech firm signs multiyear deal to sponsor Colts training camp
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
Sports reporter and anchor Larra Overton has been hired as a producer and sideline reporter for the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Tuesday.
CIB seeking $320M in bonds for Bankers Life Fieldhouse project
A committee of the Indianapolis City-County Council has signed off on bonds and financing the Capital Improvement Board needs for its share of the $360 million overhaul of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Big 10 taps Vikings’ Warren as new commissioner
Kevin Warren, a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame, will become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference.
Indianapolis gets one-year extension as host of NFL Scouting Combine
The extension, announced Wednesday, means Indianapolis will keep the event through at least 2021. It has hosted the combine since 1987.
Indians moving forward on $8.3 million Victory Field project
The Indians will get a new club and additional space in their administrative offices with a multi-million-dollar project expected to start once the 2019 season concludes. The project has received approval from the Capital Improvement Board.
City-County Council panel OKs funding plan for CIB, holds off on Pacers plan
The Rules and Public Policy Committee on Tuesday decided to table two items related to a long-term deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Indy Fuel extend affiliation with Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons
The Indy Fuel will continue to play as a minor league hockey affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks through the 2021-22 season under a contract extension announced Thursday.
Indy wants the NFL Draft, but not right away
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.
IBJ Podcast: Funding the CIB and the Pacers’ 25-year, $800 million deal
Podcast host Mason King talks with IBJ reporters Lindsey Erdody and Mickey Shuey about the legislation the General Assembly passed to help fund a 25-year, $800 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Lawmakers send funding bill for Pacers, soccer stadium to governor
State lawmakers have given their final approval to legislation that creates funding plans for most of a $360 million renovation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse and the construction of a $150 million soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.
Lawmakers poised for final approval of bill to fund Pacers deal, soccer stadium
State lawmakers are done making changes to legislation that would provide millions in additional revenue to the Capital Improvement Board, help keep the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis for the next 25 years and potentially support a permanent soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.
Indianapolis Colts owner says he bought John Lennon piano at auction
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.
Major League Soccer announces plans to expand to 30 teams
The Indy Eleven, who have expressed previous interest in joining MLS, declined to comment on their current interest while they are waiting for legislative approval for their plan to build a stadium.
Peyton Manning goes deep with pass at NFL’s storied history
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.
Fever, summer events would get boxed out by $360M Fieldhouse project
The Indiana Fever would have to find a new venue in which to play home games for the better part of three seasons, due to the extensive fieldhouse renovation and expansion planned from 2020 to 2022.
Quick take: Six things to know about the proposed Pacers deal
Here’s a breakdown of the 158-page agreement that the CIB was considering Friday morning.