Butler called lone exception to ‘Field of Dreams’ approach
Building or investing in sports facilities in order to boost finances at a university is nearly always a losing play, according to financial experts.
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Katina Powell: ‘This story is the truth’
In a lengthy interview before publication of "Breaking Cardinal Rules," former stripper and escort Katina Powell said she expects many people will be critical of her for arranging sex with University of Louisville recruits but that she did it to survive.
UPDATE: McGee put on leave; his lawyer blasts book
Andre McGee's attorney said his client denies hiring strippers and prostitutes to entertain University of Louisville recruits. McGee's current employer, the University of Missouri at Kansas City, has placed him on paid leave.
IU says it didn’t know about controversial University of Louisville book
IU officials say they did not know about a controversial book that accuses the University of Louisville of recruiting violations when they passed on a message from IBJ Book Publishing owner Mickey Maurer.
UPDATE: Louisville’s Pitino expresses shock, skepticism
The Louisville coach and the school’s athletic director appeared to try to cast doubt on the independence of the book publisher, Indianapolis-based IBJ Book Publishing, pointing out that it is owned by one of Indiana University’s biggest boosters, Michael Maurer. Maurer said the suggestion is "ludicrous."
Book: Louisville staffer hired prostitutes to woo recruits
A University of Louisville grad assistant hired strippers and prostitutes to entertain basketball recruits, according to a book from IBJ Book Publishing. The book is based on the journals of an escort who says she organized sex-related parties in a dorm.
Engineers: Lucas Oil Stadium roof working properly
After several tests, engineers have certified that the roof is now fully operable, according to a written statement from the Indiana State Convention and Building Authority.
Stewart retirement another blow for Brickyard 400
Lots of local NASCAR fans have already said they won't return to the Brickyard 400 in the wake of Jeff Gordon's retirement. Tony Stewart's retirement after 2016 could result in a similar blow for the race struggling to increase attendnace.
Fantasy-football app developers team with DraftKings, ESPN’s Matthew Berry
Local entrepreneurs Mark Welsh and Charlie Russell last year started an app development company. And this year, they inked partnerships with ESPN fantasy football guru Matthew Berry and daily fantasy sports behemoth DraftKings for their first major endeavor.
NCAA athletes face long next yard in bid for free-market pay
College athletes are heading back to court in pursuit of pay for play one day after a major setback in their quest for a larger share of the multibillion-dollar industry.
IndyCar Series continues quest to find safer ways to race
IndyCar says its first mission is to make the high-risk sport of open-wheel racing safer, but proposed solutions to some dangers can actually cause other safety issues.
Tony Stewart makes retirement from NASCAR official
Saying it was time for a change, three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart announced Wednesday that he will retire from Sprint Cup racing following the 2016 season.
Appeals court rules NCAA in violation of antitrust laws
The NCAA is accused of violating antitrust laws by conspiring to block the athletes from getting a share of revenues generated by the use of their images.
OneAmerica supplants Vectren as Colts Radio Network title sponsor
Financial terms of the agreement between OneAmerica and the Indianapolis Colts were not disclosed, but sports marketers pegged it in the mid- to high-six-figure range over the duration of the deal.
Fever back in WNBA Finals after victory over New York
Tamika Catchings scored 14 points and made key defensive plays to lead Indiana to a 66-51 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, advancing the Fever to the WNBA Finals for the first time in three years.
Luck saying all the right things about his coach in wake of team’s first victory
Andrew Luck showed maturity again on Sunday and demonstrated why he is the Indianapolis Colts’ MVP on and off the field.
CIB: Tests show Lucas Oil Stadium roof opens properly
The roof of Lucas Oil Stadium has opened and closed properly in tests three weeks after three fans were hurt when a bolt fell during an Indianapolis Colts preseason game.
Pacers broadcaster recounts breaking back in brawl
Play-by-play announcer Mark Boyle has called a lot of action during a career spanning three decades. Once in a while he even ends up in the center of it all.
Lucas: Colts stadium naming rights deal a bargain
Seven years into a 20-year agreement, Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas thinks his company has already gotten its money’s worth from the $121.5 million naming rights deal for the Indianapolis Colts’ home. Or at least nearly so.
Historic 500 racing garage to be renovated
Indiana Landmarks plans to raise the funds to refurbish the fabled but dilapidated building north of West 16th Street that served as the Boyle Racing garage from the 1920s through the 1940s.