Sato paces strong Ganassi contingent in final Indianapolis 500 practice
Sato turned a fast lap of 227.855 mph early in the session, and teammate Scott Dixon was right behind with pole sitter Alex Palou fourth on the speed chart.
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Indianapolis hotels in high demand heading into race weekend
Hoteliers are getting a significant boost again this year from the Indianapolis 500, with most of the hotel rooms within 10 miles of the event already spoken for throughout the weekend.
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IBJ Podcast: The challenges and costs of being a 17-year-old racer trying to make it
In the latest edition of the IBJ Podcast, a father and son team talk about what it’s like in the trenches of professional racing, the costs involved, and how they work together to secure sponsors.
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Graham Rahal wants father’s team to improve before deciding IndyCar future
The 34-year-old son of 1986 Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal is in a contract year and said Tuesday he’d maybe retire if a competitive seat isn’t in his future.
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NCAA maintains tough penalties as legal sports gambling grows
More than 40 athletes from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University could be facing discipline from both law enforcement and the NCAA for impermissible online wagering. The NCAA consequences could be far worse than the legal ones.
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The only place you can’t watch the Indy 500 on live TV? Indy
Evening viewing of the Indianapolis 500 is a ritual in central Indiana, even for those who attended the race in person. And track officials say the blackout is necessary to protect the spectacle of the race.
IMS rolling out new tools to help Indianapolis 500 fans navigate crowds
During this weekend’s Indianapolis 500, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is doing a pilot test of technology to help fans find the concession stands with the shortest lines.
Wilson fractures vertebrae in crash with Legge in Indy 500 practice
Katherine Legge ran into the rear of British driver Stefan Wilson’s car, sending both skidding into the wall.
Indy Eleven inks deals to create youth soccer academies
The Indy Eleven on Monday announced plans to further grow the club’s involvement in youth soccer across the state with entry into top-tier academy programs starting this summer.
Commanders unlikely to be penalized for Andrew Luck tampering allegation
There probably is “not enough hard evidence” of impermissible contact for the Commanders to be penalized, one of the people with knowledge of the case said.
Alex Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole
Palou, who won on the road course race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend, put together the fastest four-lap pole run in history Sunday.
Graham Rahal bumped out of Indy 500 field by teammate Harvey
The Rahal Letterman Lanigan organization was in a terrible position headed into the last-chance qualifying session because all three of its full-time drivers were in the bottom four.
Fishers family navigates business side of auto racing
Al Morey IV competes for Indianapolis-based Jay Howard Driver Development in the USF2000 Championship series.
Businesses fork over thousands for IMS suites
For some fans, nothing beats watching the Indianapolis 500 surrounded by friends, business clients and co-workers from inside one of the 116 suites outside of Turn 2 and in several spots along the front straightaway.
Spurs win NBA draft lottery; Pacers to pick seventh
In the NBA’s most anticipated lottery drawing of the past 20 years, the San Antonio Spurs emerged as the winner of the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes Tuesday.
ESPN announces ‘Pat McAfee Show’ will join afternoon lineup
McAfee, who punted for the Colts from 2009 to 2016, is owner of Indianapolis-based digital media production company Pat McAfee Inc.
Indy Eleven planning to field women’s team in new USL Super League
Eight markets have been approved for the inaugural season, while Indianapolis is among a group of five markets approved for subsequent seasons, pending completion of a stadium.
Favre ends suit after Pat McAfee apologizes for ‘stealing from poor’ remark
In a lawsuit filed in a Mississippi court in February, Brett Favre’s attorneys wrote McAfee had used “outrageous falsehoods” that included calling Favre a “thief” who was “stealing from poor people in Mississippi.”
Noblesville City Council OKs project terms for Pacers G League arena
Mayor Chris Jensen said the arena is expected to attract about 65,000 people to Noblesville per year, which he said would equate to more than $30 million in annual economic impact for the city.
Americans have bet $220B on sports in 5 years since legalization
Two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, with additional states likely to join in coming months or years.
Colts owner warns NFL teams about tampering with former QB Luck
Jim Irsay made it clear in a Twitter post late Sunday night following a weekend report from ESPN that the Washington Commanders attempted to find out in 2022 whether the four-time Pro Bowler would consider making a comeback.
Noblesville to build $36M arena to woo Pacers’ Mad Ants from Fort Wayne
As part of the move, the Mad Ants—named in honor of Fort Wayne’s namesake “Mad” Anthony Wayne—will get a new nickname.
Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
Everyone expected the Colts to pick a quarterback after so many revolving-door seasons, including last year’s dismal 4-12-1 mark with three different starters. This will be Indy’s seventh straight season with a different opening-day starter.
NFL attempting balancing act when it comes to legalized gambling
Some say the NFL is hypocritical for suspending players for gambling after embracing legalized wagering as a major source of revenue. Others see it as necessary for the league to maintain public confidence that its games are on the up and up.