Peyton Manning set to make retirement announcement
The quarterback will leave the game a five-time league MVP with two Super Bowl wins, one with the Colts in 2007 and again with the Broncos this year. He played in two other championships.
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Lawmakers send fantasy sports regulations bill to Pence
The Indiana Senate voted 34-10 to give final approval to the proposal Friday, sending it to Gov. Mike Pence for consideration.
House passes fantasy sports bill after major changes
A bill to regulate daily fantasy sports games in Indiana moved one step closer to becoming law Thursday after receiving a major overhaul in the House.
Indy-based Nine13sports pedals after big prize to fuel expansion
A local charity which uses bicycles to promote health and fitness in central Indiana schools is pursuing a $125,000 Lids Foundation award. The public can vote for one of five finalists.
NCAA, Microsoft team up to help fans pick tournament games
After years of fighting against tournament pools because of its staunch anti-gambling position, the Indianapolis-based organization is going to work with Microsoft's search engine, Bing, to pick winners in the men's basketball tournament.
Crean borrows from playbook of Knight’s pal to brighten IU’s tourney outlook
Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean said one of Major League Baseball’s winningest managers taught him to test and toughen his bench players during the regular season to prepare them for postseason pressure.
NBA rule change significantly increases Pacers’ advertising reach
A change to long-standing NBA regulations regarding marketing areas could mean a solid seven-figure windfall for the Indiana Pacers. The team can now market to places like Fort Wayne, Louisville, Lexington and Champaign.
Saddlebrook Golf Course teed up for auction
The 135-acre property on the northwest side is set to be sold in four pieces, attracting interest from real estate developers and golf course operators.
Super Bowl merchandise sales leap on Manning’s popularity
Sales at the 2014 Super Bowl in New York were huge. But sales at this year’s 50th Super Bowl featuring the aging Peyton Manning were even bigger for Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc.
Questions linger about relevance of NFL Combine drills
Mathematic and scientific advancement have taken player appraisal to places far beyond 40-yard dash times, bench-press repetitions and vertical leaps.
Local sports marketing firm revved up for growth
An acquisition this week by its parent company, CSM Sports & Entertainment, could mean significant growth for Zionsville-based Just Marketing International.
Lawmakers overhaul fantasy sports regulation bill
An amendment approved by a house panel puts the Indiana Gaming Commission in charge of regulating the games and jacks up operator licensing fees.
RFRA still concerns NCAA, but it’s not clouding women’s Final Four
Local event organizers had hoped for more to assure LGBT rights in Indiana, but they remain convinced Indianapolis is in a good position to continue winning bids to host NCAA events.
Madness descending on Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Fieldhouse staffers will work around the clock to host 54 youth, high school, college and NBA games during an unprecedented 43-day stretch. The events are projected to score the city an economic impact of more than $40 million.
NFL Combine organizer punts idea of Indy anniversary celebration
Indianapolis’ relatively low key approach to the NFL Combine, which will attract all 32 team owners and around 2,000 team and league personnel, is part of what makes the Circle City such a great host of the event, said event organizer Jeff Foster.
NFL teams use scouting combine as more than numbers game
Football fans see the annual NFL Scouting Combine as a chance to see players’ times, jumps and drills. NFL executives are just as interested in getting behind-the-scenes answers through medical checks and personal interviews.
Grand Park had $150M economic impact in 2015, study says
Grand Park Sports Campus topped 1 million visitors last year, which helped to more than double visitor spending in the community and push the economic impact to more than $150 million.
NCAA president: Smaller schools adjust to Power 5 autonomy
NCAA President Mark Emmert believes mid- and lower-level members are gradually adjusting to Power Five conference school's autonomy and increased financial outlay to athletes because of cost-of-attendance stipends.
Colts’ challenge: Pay up for Luck without emptying coffers
The Colts want to avoid past mistakes, when the team devoted so much of its salary cap to Peyton Manning that it took a herculean effort to build a solid roster around him.
Renovation of IU’s Assembly Hall will keep quirky venue vibrant
The $40 million redesign’s most prominent addition is a south lobby main entrance featuring an atrium with a massive window overlooking the court.