NCAA in ‘wait and see’ mode on RFRA revision
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday the association spoke with lawmakers and the governor of Indiana about how best to revise the state’s new religious objections law.
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Are Duke backers steering clear of this year’s Final Four?
When it comes to ticket sales by state for this year's Final Four, there are some surprising trends. More ticket sales are coming out of Kentucky than any other state by a wide margin. Indiana is still a very strong market. But where are all the Duke fans?
Ex-Colt Freeney accuses Bank of America of aiding $20M scheme
Bank of America Corp. faces a lawsuit by former Indianapolis Colts star defensive end Dwight Freeney, who claims the bank set him up with an unqualified private banker and her “notorious financial predator” boyfriend.
RFRA controversy creates problem for NCAA beyond Indiana’s borders
Over the next seven years, the NCAA has selected the sites of seven men’s Final Fours and six women’s Final Fours. Of those 13 Final Fours, only one—Minneapolis in 2019—is being played in a state that has passed legislation making it outright illegal to discriminate against gay people.
Decisions ahead for NCAA family travel program
Getting to the Final Four won't be as costly for the parents of many players this week, thanks to an NCAA pilot program that is helping pay for families of athletes to travel to Indianapolis.
Kentucky’s perfection driving Final Four ticket prices to record
The average resale price for an all-session strip of tickets to the April 4 semifinals and April 6 title game is $1,893, according to secondary market ticket aggregator TiqIQ.
‘Near picture-perfect’ Final Four pumps up economic impact for Indy
The inclusion of Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State and Wisconsin should mean even more spending in Indianapolis for this year's Final Four than originally anticipated.
Final Four payoff from 2004 NCAA pact continuing to escalate
A deal struck 10 years ago to bring the men’s Final Four to Indianapolis every five years has become a much-beefier cash cow for the city than any of the pact’s architects could have imagined.
UPDATE: NCAA to ‘examine implications’ of ‘freedom’ bill
NCAA President Mark Emmert says the association is keeping an eye on the impact of the "Religious Freedom Restoration" bill that Gov. Mike Pence signed into law Thursday.
The Fan’s JMV leads afternoon sports-talk radio battle by wide margin
With March Madness in full swing and the Final Four headed to Indianapolis, plenty of people will be tuning in to sports talk radio. Indianapolis has three stations cranking out sports talk, and all three are trying to grab the lucrative afternoon drive-time audience.
Senate panel backs renovating Carroll Stadium for soccer
Indiana Senate fiscal leaders threw their support Tuesday morning behind spending $20 million to improve the Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI to benefit the Indy Eleven professional soccer team and to lure other events to Indianapolis.
Steak n Shake makes first foray into racing sponsorship
Steak n Shake will enter IndyCar this year as primary sponsor for Graham Rahal for five races, including the Indianapolis 500.
NFL suspending TV blackouts for 2015 season
No NFL games will be blocked from local television next season, the league said Monday at the owners' meetings. The teams voted for a one-year suspension of the long-standing blackout policy for the preseason and regular season.
Timeline and details rolled out for $20M Natatorium renovation
The project will be done in five phases and begin later this month. Parts of the facility will be closed for significant chunks of time during the massive project.
Indy Eleven could play soccer at IUPUI for 20 years
State Senate amendment shifts focus from new downtown stadium to refurbished Carroll Stadium.
Under Armour’s Final Four Road runs through Notre Dame
Under Armour is forging a path in a sneaker industry dominated by Nike Inc. by signing big deals with high-profile college programs like Notre Dame.
Ex-Navy SEAL’s shooting range features non-lethal technology
The firearms training system at Poseidon Experience uses real guns, but no bullets. The targets are on a screen. The guns’ magazines are filled with compressed air instead of bullets.
USA Track & Field CEO’s unorthodox approach diversifies sponsor base
USA Track & Field CEO Max Siegel has grown the 35-year-old organization with the speed of a world-class sprinter.
Landing Stones concert would achieve three big goals for Speedway
If the Indianapolis Motor Speedway lands a concert featuring the Rolling Stones, as is being widely speculated, that could be a sign of more big events to come to the historic venue.
Widow of Mel Simon sues government to recoup $21.4M
Bren Simon claims she is owed a tax refund related to $83 million in contributions her late husband made to the Indiana Pacers to save the team from ruin after the infamous 2004 brawl against the Detroit Pistons.