Locals confident city could host another Super Bowl, despite change in selection process
Instead of letting multiple cities submit bids and square off against one another the league has decided to negotiate with a single handpicked city.
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Gymnastics exec says she was told to keep quiet about Nassar
The former president of USA Gymnastics refused to answer questions Tuesday from a Senate subcommittee about how he handled allegations of sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Oliver Luck leaving NCAA to become XFL commissioner
Former NFL quarterback Oliver Luck—the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck—will oversee the XFL, the second edition of professional wrestling mogul Vince McMahon’s football league.
Canal park finally gets go-ahead after Colts close fundraising gap
Construction is set to start this month on the long-awaited playground along downtown’s Central Canal after a needed boost from the Indianapolis Colts Foundation.
Pioneering doctor who helped create SAFER barrier dies at 81
Dr. Henry Bock served as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006
Analytics for sponsors and fans takes center stage at Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series have signed a deal with a San Diego tech firm that allows the track and race series to get expanded information on the value they are driving for corporate partners.
Drew Brees nabs John Wooden jersey for Purdue to display
When Drew Brees heard a 1930s-era Purdue University jersey worn by John Wooden was being sold at auction, he saw an chance to help his alma mater showcase its ties to the legendary coach. He paid a steep price for the opportunity.
Former Fever star Catchings squashes NBA general manager speculation
At least one national sportswriter says she’s a hot prospect, and Catchings has said leading an NBA team is a career goal. But she now says her “dreams have shifted” and she’s no longer interested.
Indianapolis 500 suffers weakest TV ratings in years
The overnight rating for Sunday’s live broadcast was 3.4, which equates to 3.74 million households, according to New York-based Nielsen Media Research. That’s the lowest since Nielsen started tabulating overnight ratings in 2003.
Drivers applaud new IndyCar for putting them back in control
The new version of the IndyCar that made its Indianapolis 500 debut on Sunday was hard to drive in traffic and squirrely in the corners. And that made it appealing to drivers who want to be rewarded for their talent.
Will Power earns more than $2.5M for Indianapolis 500 victory
The overall purse for the 33 drivers in Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500 was $13,063,073.
Danica Patrick ends racing career with crash at Indianapolis 500
Now headed into retirement, the former NASCAR star is the only female driver to lead laps in the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500, creating a strong brand and becoming a role model for little girls everywhere.
Will Power wins Indy 500 on slick, scorching track
Sunday’s race conditions and new cars with less downforce cost a number of big-name drivers a shot at IndyCar’s most prestigious event. Defending winner Takuma Sato as well as Danica Patrick, Sebastien Bourdais, three-time winner Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan lost control and wrecked.
Former IU football coach Mallory dies at 82 after fall
The winningest football coach in IU history, Mallory took Indiana to six bowls from 1984-96. His blunt assessments and earthy phrases made him a favorite around Bloomington.
Penske: Guarantee full-time drivers Indy 500 starting spots
Roger Penske has a very simple solution for the predicament the Indianapolis 500 created when one of its most popular drivers, James Hinchcliffe, was bumped from the field during qualifying.
Emails show deception by Nassar, USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics agreed to use false excuses in 2015 to account for the absence of sports doctor Larry Nassar, according to emails.
Danville brothers revving up communications software firm at IMS
Kerauno, an Indianapolis-based startup, signed a deal with Andretti Autosport this year to help the IndyCar team better communicate with its sponsors, hospitality guests and other corporate partners and fans through a variety of electronic means.
Q&A with race team owner George Steinbrenner IV
George Steinbrenner IV, grandson of the former New York Yankees owner, owns a team in the IndyCar feeder series Indy Lights.
As both driver and owner, Ed Carpenter a factor at Indy
Ed Carpenter is making his presence felt this year by helping Danica Patrick and establishing himself as a contender for Sunday’s big race in the city he has called home since he was a youngster.
Historically black colleges make gains in NCAA progress report
Athletes at historically black colleges and universities are closing the gap in the classroom, according to the latest academic report from the Indianapolis-based NCAA.