NCAA president urges change to basketball to restore trust
Basketball is critically important to the NCAA because it gets most of its annual revenue—roughly $800 million—from television rights fees for its men’s basketball tournament.
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Knight, Keady reminisce about their coaching days
Bob Knight was at Purdue University on Sunday to talk basketball with former Boilermakers coach Gene Keady in celebration of Mackey Arena's upcoming 50th anniversary.
Zionsville, Plainfield still at bat in Little League HQ pursuit
Zionsville and Plainfield are still in contention to land Little League International’s Central Region headquarters, but Westfield has apparently struck out.
Pacers generate record revenue from ancillary events at fieldhouse
Pacers Sports & Entertainment finished a record year this summer—not on the court but in its management of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
With Luck out and losses mounting, Colts’ TV ratings getting sacked
Through the first six weeks of the NFL season, the league has seen overall viewership decline 7.5 percent. For the Colts, it’s much, much worse.
Buyer’s restoration of Saddlebrook Golf Course under way
Neighbors who raised $250,000 to help save the northwest-side course are set to gather early next month to celebrate the progress on the course.
With TV viewership in decline, IndyCar shops for new media deal
An 11 percent year-over-year decrease in eyeballs comes at a bad time for the open-wheel racing series. But IndyCar boss Mark Miles remains optimistic.
Verizon leaving as IndyCar Series title sponsor after next season
The departure of its title sponsor leaves IndyCar with two major issues to address before the end of the 2018 season.
Local Indy Fuel owners say all signs point up heading into fourth season
With an improved team and a better schedule—including more Saturday night games (14) than ever—Indy Fuel officials think this could be a watershed season for the minor-league professional hockey team.
Indy-based Schmidt Peterson to field all-Canadian driving lineup
The IndyCar duo marks the first all-Canadian lineup in North American open-wheel racing since Paul Tracy and Patrick Carpentier drove for Forsythe Racing in Champ Car in 2004.
Pacers seats rate high league-wide in value, broker’s study says
Fans of the Blue and Gold can catch a win at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a relatively small investment, according to this season’s TickPick analysis for all 30 NBA clubs.
IU to add 5 basketball statues inside Assembly Hall
The athletic department announced Tuesday it will add five statues to the remodeled Assembly Hall this week as a tribute to the Hoosiers' five national championships and its tradition-laden program.
NFL players, owners hold ‘constructive’ talks on issues
NFL players and owners held an unusual meeting Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session both sides termed positive and productive. Among the players attending were Colts defensive back Darius Butler.
Pitino out at Louisville as expected amid federal probe
The University of Louisville's Athletic Association, or ULAA, officially fired coach Rick Pitino on Monday, nearly three weeks after the school acknowledged that the program is being investigated as part of a federal corruption probe.
Corruption probe prompts reviews of NCAA teams
At stake is the future of a business that, over the span of 22 years ending in 2032, will produce $19.6 billion in TV money for the NCAA men's basketball tournament, known to the public, simply, as March Madness.
UNC avoids major penalties in NCAA academic case
The University of North Carolina has avoided major penalties after an NCAA infractions committee panel "could not conclude" there were academic violations in the multi-year case focused on irregular courses.
IndyCar returns to Oregon in change to 2018 schedule
There are few changes on the 17-race schedule as IndyCar sought stability in assembling its 2018 calendar.
NCAA to form commission in response to bribery scandal
The Indianapolis-based NCAA announced the commission Wednesday and said former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will lead the committee.
Colts seeking to expand their training complex
The Indianapolis Colts are planning to expand their training complex by adding a 32,000-square-foot addition and two practice fields, according to plans filed with the city.
Athlete group launches platform for investing in minority businesses
Former Pacers star Antonio Davis is among the leaders of Playbook Investors Network, which helps support and provide access to capital for minority-owned supplier firms.