Andretti, Steinbrenners team up with teenager Colton Herta
Two of America’s best-known sports families are becoming co-owners of an Indy Lights Series team next season and that the 16-year-old Herta will drive the No. 98 car.
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NCAA promotes Gavitt, Luck in shakeup of senior staff
NCAA President Mark Emmert on Wednesday announced a reorganization of senior staff in the championships group at the national headquarters in Indianapolis.
Pacers sign deal with Israeli tech firm to target player injuries
PhysiMax’s analysis should provide a sense of how likely Paul George’s explosive moves to the basket and Myles Turner’s shot-blocking feats are to cause injury.
Court revives claims in concussion suit against NCAA, Notre Dame
A state appeals court has ruled that the widow of a former Notre Dame football player can proceed with claims in a lawsuit that said her husband was disabled by and ultimately died from concussion-related head injuries suffered during his college career.
NFL’s brain-damage deal survives as top court spurns appeals
U.S. Supreme Court justices, without comment, left intact a federal appeals court ruling that the agreement, while imperfect, was a fair resolution of claims filed on behalf of more than 20,000 retired NFL players.
Schumachers to keep Indians stock within family
Despite Max Schumacher’s retirement from daily leadership of the Indianapolis Indians, his family vows to maintain control of his ownership shares. That should be a relief to downtown stakeholders.
U.S. Soccer delays decision on fate of Indy Eleven’s league
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board of directors met in New York City on Tuesday and decided to postpone a decision about the North American Soccer League, where the Eleven have played since their first season in 2014.
Future of Indy Eleven’s league grows even murkier
The North America Soccer League ended its latest season in mid-November with 12 teams, but is in danger of losing half of them.
Former CIB chiefs try to avoid entanglement in legal fight involving Pacers
Three former presidents of the city’s Capital Improvement Board—Pat Early, Bob Grand and Ann Lathrop—are fighting an effort by attorneys for the IRS to depose them about what they learned about the Indiana Pacers' finances during discussions with the team.
Trucking executive’s latest drive: youth sports
Perkins Global Logistics executive Andy Card and a business partner have opened a multi-sport, youth-sports facility in Westfield and hope to spread the concept to about 16 other communities.
Lewandowski gets called up to run Indians organization
Lewandowski has scaled the Indians’ corporate ladder while dealing with personal hardships and unexpected business challenges.
Massive racing industry expo growing, pondering expansion to Lucas Oil Stadium
The Performance Racing Industry Show has boosted its presence this year to use nearly every square inch of the Indiana Convention Center. As the event approaches the economic impact of Gen Con, organizers are looking for more space to grow.
UPDATE: Entrepreneur proposes $15M youth sports facility in Noblesville
Andy Card, who earlier led the investment group behind the Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse at Grand Park, said the new project would be able to accommodate sports including baseball, basketball and volleyball.
Angie’s List drops Grand Prix sponsorship
The Indianapolis-based home services firm, which recently laid off staff, said in a statement that “we thoroughly enjoyed our title sponsorship" but “opted to invest elsewhere."
After 4-8 season, Kelly says he plans to stay at Notre Dame
Coach Brian Kelly said in a postgame news conference Saturday that “Absolutely. I’ll be back.” Hours later, Yahoo Sports reported that Kelly had reached out to explore options outside Notre Dame.
LOPRESTI: Butler plants a seed in South Alabama
Former Butler star Matthew Graves is now deep in Dixie serving as head coach of South Alabama.
After missing mark in first TV ads, Luck on target with latest TD Ameritrade spot
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is simply not funny in TV commercials. He and his handlers finally might have realized that.
UPDATE: NCAA orders Notre Dame to vacate 21 football victories
The school on Tuesday ripped the Indianapolis-based NCAA for its decision to vacate the wins and immediately said it would appeal. It marked the fourth time in history the NCAA has cited Notre Dame for a major rules violation.
Holcomb transition team enjoys Pacers game at team’s expense
Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb and Lt. Gov.-elect Suzanne Crouch paid for their tickets out of an “abundance of caution” for state ethics rules, a spokesman said. But there are no state rules to prohibit the people who are helping Holcomb shape his administration from taking freebies.
Zak Brown named executive director for McLaren F1 team
Zak Brown, who built Zionsville-based Just Marketing International into a global motorsports marketing powerhouse, is a key hire in the restructuring of McLaren’s sputtering Formula One team.