Statewide marketing plan aims to draw horse farms, bettors
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission is poised to make sweeping changes in the wake of the dismissal of its long-time executive director.
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LOPRESTI: Inside the special teams play that made no sense
It was the boner heard round the NFL world. Pagano’s Folly. And the question Monday morning is the same one as Sunday night. What was that?
Patriots may get revenge against Colts, but that won’t make them righteous
Members of the national media have labeled the Indianapolis Colts, and General Manager Ryan Grigson in particular, as instigators of the DeflateGate fiasco. And for that, Jackie MacMullan says on ESPN, it's time for the Colts to pay the price. How messed up is that logic?
NCAA ex-athletes seek court rematch over no-pay rule
Former National Collegiate Athletic Association student athletes have asked a U.S. appeals court to reconsider its ruling that schools don’t have to pay them beyond covering the cost of their education.
Fever fall one game short of another WNBA championship
It was a stunning collapse for the previously unflappable Fever, who had staved off elimination five straight times in the playoffs leading into Wednesday night’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host top amateur racing event
The SCCA National Championship Runoffs will take place on the Speedway's road course Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2017.
Emmis adds third sports-talk radio station to its Indy arsenal
Emmis Communications Corp. has bought another radio station from Frankfort-based Kaspar Broadcasting and is set to simulcast all of its local shows on the FM dial. Most of its ESPN national content will be broadcast on a sister FM station, which will be re-branded.
Patriots fans mimic stoic coach, shrug off rivalry with Colts
New England Patriots fans have taken a page out of Bill Belichick's playbook, and are shurgging off any notion of a rivalry with Indianapolis. The smugness is bound to make Colts fans even madder.
Indians sign new 20-year lease for Victory Field
Under the terms of the agreement, the Indians will pay no rent, but will continue to cover all maintenance, repairs and operational expenses.
Horse commission follows through with ouster of director
The commission voted 4-0 to dismiss Joe Gorajec, who had held the post since the state legalized parimutuel wagering 25 years ago.
Horse Racing Commission poised to fire long-time executive director
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission is holding an unusual weekend meeting, where it is expected to dismiss Joe Gorajec, its executive director since 1990.
Lawmakers may spoil fantasy sports party
State and federal lawmakers are taking a serious look at the legality of the services of fantasy football goliaths DraftKings and FanDuel—a move that could put the companies out of business in Indiana and other states.
Report: OSU freshman confirms escort’s story about U of L recruiting transgressions
Katina Powell voiced confidence on Wednesday to her Indianapolis-based book publisher that her unsavory story about strippers, prostitutes and the University of Louisville basketball program was about to be confirmed. She was right.
Pacers exec Morris to receive Daniels leadership prize
James Morris, vice chairman of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been chosen for the biennial prize. As part of the honor, he will recommend a recipient for a $100,000 grant.
Cleveland appeals ‘jock tax’ ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
The case has widespread implications for pro athletes and cities with sports franchises that tax visiting players’ incomes. It’s rooted in part in a challenge brought by former Indianapolis Colt Jeff Saturday.
WISH-TV adds Chicago Blackhawks to growing stable of sports programming
WISH-TV Channel 8—and its sister station WNDY-TV—continue to add sports programming to their offerings and in the process may become the go-to stations for Chicago area transplants.
Louisville campus police reviewing escort allegations
University of Louisville campus police now say they are reviewing allegations that a former men's basketball staffer hired escorts to dance and have sex with recruits and players in a dormitory.
Reporters’ tweets in response to Lucas Oil Stadium incident unfortunate
Graham Watson, Joey Chandler and Katie McInerney were at the Colts-Jaguars game Sunday as part of an Associated Press Sports Editors diversity fellowship weekend. The first lesson for Watson and Chandler might be to appreciate diversity in all its forms.
College player union leaders still pushing for changes
On Monday, the two former college football players who now represent the College Athletes Players Association walked into the NCAA's own backyard and stated their case at Indiana's AFL-CIO state convention.
Former Louisville escort says she was rebuffed by NCAA
Katina Powell claims she contacted the NCAA alleging sex-related recruiting violations by the University of Louisville basketball program before approaching an Indianapolis publisher about writing a book.