Pacers TV ratings plummet 35 percent, but there’s reason for hope
Heading out of the All-Star break, the Indiana Pacers have the third biggest local TV ratings decline among 30 NBA teams. But the February numbers signify a turnaround.
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Pacers hire former Super Bowl host committee executive
Pacers Sports & Entertainment taps a Hoosier native with deep roots in sports and politics to be its new boss of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Fever hire new ad agency, plan early media blitz
KH Complete Advertising has replaced the Indiana Fever's long-time advertising agency and is promising to ramp up ticket sales for the upcoming season. New TV ads and billboards are coming in March.
Purdue cuts football season ticket prices to get fans back
Purdue football games drew an average of about 35,000 fans during home games last year, the lowest level since 1951.
Indianapolis lands major cricket tournament
The International Cricket Council plans to hold the Americas Division One Twenty20 tournament at Indianapolis’ World Sports Park May 3-10.
Mazda ad campaign torches local racing icon
When Mazda wanted a real-life safety pioneer for its TV commercials, it turned to local resident and motorsports safety savant Bill Simpson. The publicity couldn't come at a better time for Simpson, who just went to market with his latest creation—a football helmet.
Changing schedule could keep IndyCar on right track
Less than a month after the season opener was canceled, IndyCar Series CEO Mark Miles outlined a new vision for scheduling Tuesday that includes more races, fit perfectly between football seasons in hopes of adding interest and fans.
Indy Eleven sign two-year broadcast deal with WISH-TV
Indy's pro soccer franchise hopes to increase its local exposure by moving its games from WNDY-TV Channel 23 to WISH-TV Channel 8. The Fan's Greg Rakestraw will do play-by-play.
Indy Eleven officials reveal new details on stadium financing
A bill that would provide state and local tax revenue for a new soccer stadium in downtown Indianapolis sailed through the House Ways and Means Committee Monday morning.
Fiscal analysis: Soccer venue ticket tax would generate meager revenue
The Legislative Services Agency estimates a ticket tax at the proposed venue would generate no more than $519,000 a year for debt repayment.
Glass, Swarbrick work deal to bring IU-Notre Dame baseball game to Indy
IU and Notre Dames are locking horns for the first time at Victory Field on April 21. The game couldn't come at a better time and is likely to be a big draw downtown.
Indiana Motorsports Association runs out of gas
The closing of the Indiana Motorsports Association will leave a void in the market, said its executive director, Tom Weisenbach. The IMA's formation in 2005 was much ballyhooed by then Gov. Mitch Daniels and myriad motorsports companies.
Local marketing firm signs big deals in NASCAR, F1
Zionsville-based Just Marketing International recently signed a groundbreaking deal to usher a huge Chinese TV maker into NASCAR and bring Epson back to Formula One.
Polian, Dungy team up on amateur football committee
Indianapolis-based USA Football has assembled a roster of experts to make recommendations about on-field instruction, playing standards, rule changes and practice and safety guidelines.
Pacers to take 9-day break as NBA experiments with schedule
Players around the league urged officials to double the amount of off-time they have during the All-Star break, which starts Thursday.
Swarbrick suggests new model for athletics
In recent interviews with IBJ, University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said he’d be willing to consider a model that allows student-athletes to profit from certain activities away from the field.
Indy tops Seattle in Super Bowl TV ratings
Indianapolis was among the top Nielsen markets for Sunday's Super Bowl. Not surprisingly, Boston was No. 1. But what happened in Seattle?
Speedway president promising higher speeds, attendance this May
With the new aero kits hitting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's famed oval for the first time this May, IMS President Doug Boles said new track records are a real possibility. The current speed record has stood since 1996.
Q&A: Departing CIB prez looks back on crisis
Ann Lathrop explains why she’s stepping away from the city’s Capital Improvement Board after helping pilot its recovery and cutting a deal to heavily subsidize the Indiana Pacers’ operation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
City’s oldest Pete Dye golf course goes private
The owner of Maple Creek Golf & Country Club has decided to make the east-side club fully private again after increasing membership last year nearly 50 percent.