Indians have shot at another attendance record
Despite one of central Indiana’s rainiest summers, the Indianapolis Indians are a good bet to be among Minor League Baseball’s attendance leaders.
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Indiana’s Jeff Gordon set to take final laps around Brickyard
The five-time Brickyard 400 champion’s upcoming retirement is boosting this year’s ticket sales, but presents a long-term challenge for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Pacers’ ticket, sponsorship sales trending up in wake of on-court changes
Pacers officials are formulating an ad campaign to highlight a new style of play and players, preparing to replace the Roy Hibbert-themed Area 55 and sign a multi-year pact for a new naming rights deal. The up-tempo era has begun.
Storm wreaks havoc on Indianapolis Motor Speedway
With less than two weeks until the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race, a massive clean-up effort is underway at the Speedway. IMS officials said this is the worst wind damage the facility has seen in its 106-year history.
NCAA must pay $46 million in legal fees in O’Bannon lawsuit
Judge Nathanael Cousins cited the “Game of Thrones” series in awarding the fees and costs to the attorneys who represented Ed O’Bannon, the former UCLA basketball player who challenged the NCAA’s rule restricting athlete compensation in a 2009 lawsuit.
Knight, Holtz cap casualties at ESPN; is Big Ten next?
ESPN is drastically cutting costs, and the Big Ten is expected to ask for a lot more money to broadcast its football and basketball games when its current contract expires following the 2016-17 school year.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway could host more concerts
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway would like to expand concert offerings after the Rolling Stones played a successful Fourth of July show that drew tens of thousands of fans, race track President Doug Boles said.
Hibbert’s 7-year run with Pacers ends in trade to Lakers
The Pacers dumped their 7-foot-2 center and his $15.5 million salary for the upcoming season after Hibbert spent his entire career with Indiana, averaging 11.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots while reaching two Eastern Conference finals.
Colts’ Luck youngest among NFL’s top 10 players, according to ranking
Andrew Luck, who is entering his fourth year with the Indianapolis Colts, is already considered a top 10 NFL player, but he's still ranked behind three other quarterbacks.
New direction high-risk, high-reward proposition for Pacers
Monta Ellis is the embodiment of the Indiana Pacers’ new direction. Both appear to have lots of potential upside but also are plenty risky.
Indy’s World Sports Park lands another cricket event
Indianapolis’ reputation as a sports capital and Mayor Ballard’s support of cricket have made the World Sports Park a strong location for cricket events, said Tim Anderson, International Cricket Council head of global development.
West rejects big check from Pacers for NBA minimum with Spurs
David West is walking away from a $12 million payday with the Indiana Pacers to chase a title with the San Antonio Spurs in his 13th NBA season. The veteran forward reportedly is taking a one-year, minimum salary contract worth $1.4 million.
Report: Pacers sign shooting guard Ellis for 4 years, $44 million
Monta Ellis averaged 18.9 points and 4.1 assists with Dallas last season. He will help soup up the Indiana Pacers’ plodding offense next season, according to a source close to the deal.
Indy Fuel affiliate plans $2.5M renovation of Fishers ice rink
Indiana Ice Arenas LLC, an affiliate of the minor league hockey team, has finalized the $1.85 million purchase of the ice rink.
Highland seeks to wedge upscale homes on golf course grounds
The country club on the northwest side foresees 46 houses on 25 acres and using money from the sale of the land to make crucial improvements to the private retreat.
Neighbors yell ‘fore’ over apartment project that would replace golf course
A par-3 golf course on the city’s north side could be replaced by a $45 million apartment community with nearly 400 units, much to the chagrin of neighbors opposing the massive project.
IndyCar’s latest race, like series’ boss, loved and loathed
Aero kit rules, compact schedule, and crummy attendance has IndyCar Series teams, drivers and fans all revved up. Heat is being turned up on Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles.
Pacers must decide soon if top draft pick can produce this season
Pacers front office honchos will base part of their free agent and trading decisions on what they see in Myles Turner during the Orlando Summer League, which tips off July 4.
State to issue $95M in bonds for Speedway next week
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is getting upgrades including high-definition video displays, Wi-Fi, and refurbished seats and concession stands.
Golf-course manager says fresh formula could help revive sport
Golf course and country club management firm Green Golf Partners launched four years ago, at a time the golf industry nationwide was deep in the rough.