Pacers fans’ patience, commitment tested by early season woes
The bottom hasn’t entirely fallen out in terms of the Indiana Pacers’ home attendance this year, but it may only be hanging on by a thread or two.
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Visit Indy negotiating to keep huge auto show until 2021
Three years ago, a long-term deal to keep the PRI Show in Indianapolis would have been almost unimaginable. The event with a $45.6 million annual economic impact now could be a fixture.
Butler hoops tickets in hot demand; IU on the rise
Maybe it’s the promise of a strong season. Perhaps it’s the recently renovated Hinkle Fieldhouse. Either way, tickets for Butler University men’s basketball games are a hot commodity.
Target shifting funds toward marketing race teams
Target will go from two sponsored IndyCar entries to just one in 2015 as the retailer shifts spending to promoting its drivers.
NCAA chief: University cutting football is ‘troubling’
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Tuesday that it was troubling to see the University of Alabama-Birmingham drop its football program, but he believes Olympic-type sports are more vulnerable to cuts as schools look at athletic budgets.
Indy sports licensing firm acquired by Texas behemoth
Learfield Sports officials said they were attracted by the expertise of the 17-year-old local firm and will retain all of its employees. Butler University and University of Indianapolis are among clients that will be affected.
On tap for Grand Park arena: soccer, trade shows and …. beer?
The Westfield City Council is reviewing a pair of proposed subleases that reveal new details about a $25 million indoor soccer arena in the works at Westfield's Grand Park. How much will tenants pay, and who's planning a sports bar?
Design plans to renovate Assembly Hall approved
The $35 million project is to include a revamped south lobby, interactive displays, an event suite, box seating, and an outdoor plaza connecting the arena to Cook Hall.
IU trustees to vote on Assembly Hall renovations
Plans for the arena call for replacing the existing south lobby, adding a box seat club on the concourse level, improved lighting, and renovated concessions and restrooms.
Indians extend deal with WNDE through 2017
The Indianapolis Indians and WNDE-AM 1260 announced a three-year extension of their radio broadcast agreement.
City mulling bid to host college football championship game
Two Indiana Sports Corp. executives and possibly two board members are traveling to Dallas Jan. 12 to watch the national football college championship game and see what it would take to host the game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Carmel-based insurer snags coliseum naming rights
Under a $6 million, 10-year deal, Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. will put its moniker on the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
New CEO Vaughn reworks Sports Corp. playbook
Ryan Vaughn says one of the not-for-profit’s first considerations under his tenure, when going after or creating any sporting event, will be opportunities for area businesses beyond the usual benefits to hotels and restaurants.
Football safety summit planned for Indy in February
Conference where former Colts coach Tony Dungy will speak is said to be largest of its kind.
Maryland, Rutgers appear to be good fit in Big Ten
Maryland and fellow newcomer Rutgers have enjoyed success on the field and at the ticket window during their inaugural season in the Big Ten.
PGA taps first female officer, future president
A month after firing Franklin’s Ted Bishop for insensitive remarks, the PGA picked 48-year-old Suzy Whaley as the first female officer in the PGA of America's history.
Pacers hire national agency to snag blue-chip sponsorships
The team wants to look outside central Indiana for six-figure deals with major players. Shamrock Sports & Entertainment’s clients include NASCAR and World Series of Poker.
Pacers, McDonald’s launching splashy ad campaign
A new campaign touting the blue and gold and the golden arches will be featured on 130 billboards, and on menu boards and employees’ uniforms at 158 McDonald’s restaurants across the region.
Gordon playing nice, but NASCAR rules are hurting his legacy
NASCAR's postseason format has cost Jeff Gordon three series championships. He might be biting his tongue, but the former Pittsboro resident is saying all the right things about the series' direction.
UPDATE: Indianapolis to host NCAA Final Four in 2021
In addition to hosting the men’s basketball Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2021, Indianapolis will host first-round and second-round games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in 2017.