Manning to advise Riddell on product development
A five-time NFL MVP who retired after the 2015 season, Peyton Manning wore Riddell's helmets and shoulder pads throughout his career with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
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Church seeks approval to build on site of driving range in Fishers
A plan to build a new house of worship in Fishers on land now occupied by the Gray Eagle Golf Course driving range and clubhouse has raised red flags from nearby homeowners and at least one member of the Fishers City Council.
Process for screening Indy 500 drivers questioned after Dixon crash
The crash that sent Scott Dixon’s car airborne in May’s Indianapolis 500 has some racing experts—or at least the members of one team—wondering if IndyCar and the Speedway need to do a better job vetting drivers.
NCAA faces new lawsuit over concussions by late football player
The lawsuit claims the Indianapolis-based NCAA—the nation’s biggest college sports governing body—knew for decades “that severe head impacts can lead to long-term brain injury,” but it “recklessly ignored these facts.”
Fever try to keep sponsorship, ticket sales up as star moves to front office
Fueled by the farewell tour of 15-year veteran and fan favorite Tamika Catchings, the WNBA team had a stellar 2016 in terms of attendance and revenue. But Fever officials are more intent on looking forward than back as the 2017 season tips off.
Gus Macker 3-on-3 hoops tourney returning to Indy
After a 14-year hiatus, the storied Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament is bouncing back to the Circle City. It will land on the near-west side and boost neighborhood not-for-profits.
Indy 500 TV ratings decline nationally, locally
Overnight television ratings for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 dropped to their lowest point since Nielsen Media Research began tabulating overnight ratings in 2003, but IndyCar chief Mark Miles said he doesn’t think the dip will affect the latest TV contract negotiations for the series.
Indy 500 takeaways: Andretti’s six-driver strategy pays off
The motorsports critics kept saying Andretti Autosport was stretching itself too thin by fielding an audacious six entries for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. But four of those entries combined to lead 95 of the 200 laps Sunday, including the last one.
LOPRESTI: Men who didn’t finish first helped make 500 memorable
In a race that had 15 different leaders, Takuma Sato prevailed, becoming the first Asian to win the Indianapolis 500. But there was a plethora of other storylines.
Sato outduels Castroneves to win wild Indianapolis 500
Takuma Sato lurked within striking distance during much of the 2017 Indianapolis 500, which featured a record number of drivers leading the race, and then won a white-knuckle duel at the end.
Questions abound for future of Indy 500 on television
The rapidly changing sports media landscape has left a hazy cloud of uncertainty over the future of the race. Its current contract with ABC runs through next year, and some experts anticipate new bidders.
California man accused of defrauding former Colt of more than $4.5M
Kenneth Ray Cleveland stands accused of defrauding a 13-year NFL player while serving as his financial adviser.
IUPUI preserves Indianapolis 500 artifacts using 3-D technology
Race fans can now view more than a dozen pieces of Indianapolis 500 history not on view in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum by using a new 3-D internet database.
Indy 500 kingmakers Foyt, Penske begin plotting their futures
A.J. Foyt and Roger Penske are as much a part of the Indianapolis 500 as the pagoda and Gasoline Alley. Foyt turned 82 in January and Penske turned 80 a month later.
LOPRESTI: Not your father’s training room
Want to see innovations? Turn your ankle as a college athlete. Or, for that matter, get with the program of trying to prevent turning your ankle.
Demand for hotel rooms declines with size of Indy 500 throng
Attendance at this weekend’s race is expected to lag last year’s mammoth crowd, putting downward pressure on area room rates. The average this year is $195 per night, down from $266 last year.
UNC responds to 3rd set of NCAA charges in academic case
The University of North Carolina remains steadfast in its belief that the Indianapolis-based NCAA is overreaching in its investigation of the school's long-running academic fraud case.
Mark Cuban-funded 3-D instant replay puts IU on cutting edge
The entrepreneur's $5 million gift allowed the university become the first school in the nation to use so-call freeD video technology to produce 3-D replays inside its basketball arena.
No indictment for escort, staffer in Louisville sex scandal
The Jefferson County grand jury decided Thursday there wasn't enough evidence for charges of prostitution and unlawful transactions with a minor against Katina Powell and former director of basketball operations Andre McGee.
Indy 500 officials playing it safe with race-day security
Two days after 22 people were killed at a concert in Manchester, England, speedway President Doug Boles outlined the track's security plan and urged fans to arrive early and stay patient.