UPDATE: Colts give Pagano four-year contract extension
The Indianapolis Colts have given Head Coach Chuck Pagano and General Manager Ryan Grigson contract extensions that will keep them with the team through 2020, the Colts announced late Monday.
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Quarterback questions loom large for Colts, Titans
The Indianapolis Colts’ long-shot playoff hopes and their coach's fate could rest with a quarterback who hasn't taken an NFL snap in more than two years against a team with more to gain by losing.
Guyer Institute says Manning’s accuser not employed in 2011
The founder of an Indianapolis medical facility said Monday that a former unpaid student intern who claimed Peyton Manning used a banned substance in 2011 didn't even work at the clinic until two years later.
Colts still in playoff chase thanks to victory over Miami
The Colts (7-8) would have been out of the playoff race with a loss. They’ll be eliminated Monday night if Cincinnati wins at Denver.
Peyton Manning strongly denies report he used HGH in 2011
The report from Al Jazeera claims the star quarterback received human growth hormone from the Guyer Institute, an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic.
On LeBron, on Curry: How the NBA stole Christmas
The NBA is trying to make Dec. 25 as much about basketball as Santa. It now features five televised games drawing some 30 million viewers. Ticket prices are double those of other regular-season games.
Colts coordinator promises drab offense will have more zip
During their three-game skid, the Indianapolis Colts have scored 36 total points including one defensive touchdown, had 752 total yards and averaged a paltry 66.3 yards rushing per game.
NBA chief wants all-star event here, but Indy hasn’t put forth proposal
Indianapolis hasn’t hosted the NBA All-Star Game since 1985—when it was in the Hoosier Dome—something the league’s commissioner, Adam Silver, wants to change. But local officials haven’t pulled the trigger on a bid.
LOPRESTI: Warriors give Pacers a humbling tutorial
“It’s impressive,” Indiana’s C.J. Miles said after the Pacers gave up 131 points. "There’s some video game type stuff going on over there."
USA Football could be key to getting sport into Olympics
The U.S. Olympic Committee has agreed to make Indianapolis-based USA Football part of its Multi-Sport Organization Council, giving the group access to sports officials that could someday decide to put football in the Olympics.
Colts picked to play game in London for first time
The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on Oct. 2, the National Football League announced Wednesday.
Ex-Colt Freeney OK’d to pursue fraud claims against BofA
Former Indianapolis Colts player Dwight Freeney can proceed with his lawsuit alleging that Bank of America Corp. was complicit in a fraud scheme that caused him to lose more than $20 million, a judge ruled.
Pirates-Reds game at Victory Field already sold out
The Indianapolis Indians said it's the fastest sellout for any event since the 14,200-seat ballpark opened in 1996.
Widow of former Colts owner Bob Irsay dies at 65
Nancy Clifford Irsay built a career in advertising and marketing before turning her attention to philanthropic pursuits and running an equestrian business after marrying Bob Irsay in 1989.
Texas A&M sues NFL’s Colts for ’12th Man’ trademark offense
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Houston is intended to protect the phrase “Home of the 12th Man” and variations of it that the university contends have brought its fan base “national renown.”
CIB signs pact for $50 million Pacers practice facility
The five-story, 130,000-square-foot St. Vincent Center will be built downtown across the street from Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Supreme Court upholds former Colt’s ‘jock tax’ victory
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the city of Cleveland over its formula for taxing visiting athletes. The decision upholds a court victory by retired Colt Jeff Saturday and ex-Bear Hunter Hillenmeyer.
Manning can make history in his homecoming
Peyton Manning returns to Indianapolis this weekend with a shot at a doubly historic homecoming. He can pass Brett Favre for the most career regular season victories by a starting NFL quarterback and as the league's all-time leading passer.
FanDuel sued by former Colt over use of name, image
Pierre Garcon, who now plays for the Washington Redskins, and his lawyers accused the Manhattan-based FanDuel of exploiting him and other National Football League players to grow its business.
Indiana Pacers legend Mel Daniels dies at 71
Mel Daniels, the Hall of Fame center who helped the Indiana Pacers win three American Basketball Association titles, died Friday. Daniels later was an assistant coach, executive and scout with the Pacers.