Lids and MainGate gear up for Super Bowl
The companies, newly appointed to handle merchandise sale for the mega-event, are bringing in talent from across the country to staff the game in New Orleans.
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Soccer stadium could be development springboard
Landing a North American Soccer League franchise might be the easiest part of Indianapolis developer Ersal Ozdemir’s grand plan, which includes building a downtown soccer stadium and surrounding it with retail and residential space.
NCAA says Penn State fine money in special account
The NCAA said Thursday it has no immediate plans to spend the $12 million already paid to it as part of the sanctions against Penn State University over its handling of child sex abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Swarbrick, media take beating in wake of Te’o case
Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick took a lot of arrows during his Wednesday press conference addressing the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax. If the media wants someone to crucify, they need to look in the mirror.
Colts trying to tackle proposed ticket-tax hike
The Indianapolis Colts are playing defense as city leaders move to hike a ticket tax on downtown events by 67 percent. The team says raising the tax on tickets from 6 percent to 10 percent will harm its bottom line and that of local businesses that rely on Colts fans.
Armstrong confession represents new beginning for local attorney
Bill Bock, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's lead attorney, was heavily criticized for going after retired cyclist Lance Armstrong. But Bock and USADA CEO Travis Tygart proved looking back can move you forward.
Huge rugby complex planned for former drive-in theater
If the Indiana Youth Rugby Foundation can raise another $500,000, construction on the nation's largest rugby complex will begin this spring at the site of the old Twin Aire Drive-In.
Well-known Indianapolis developer launching pro soccer team
Keystone Group President Ersal Ozdemir plans to launch a soccer franchise in 2014 and build a soccer-specific stadium by 2017.
Group aims to create nation’s largest rugby complex
A long-vacant drive-in theater just east of Fountain Square soon could be home to the nation’s largest rugby facility. The Indiana Youth Rugby Foundation has raised $1.2 million for the ambitious project and is seeking another $500,000 to break ground this spring.
Indians continue trend of higher profit
The city’s professional baseball team has thrived financially since 2009, bucking the woes of the economy.
Speedway agrees to major overhaul in ADA settlement
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will make millions of dollars in updates to settle a Department of Justice investigation that found more than 360 violations of federal disability law.
Shine exits Adidas Reebok to work for American Idol creator
The Logo Athletic founder is taking on a senior executive role with XIX Entertainment to help cross-promote the global firm's biggest sports and entertainment stars.
Super Bowl guru now looking to score Olympic gold for Indy
The Indiana Sports Corp. is making a bold bid to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials inside the cavernous Lucas Oil Stadium. And that's just the beginning of the ambitious plans the organization's new CEO is drawing up.
Pacers sign head coach Vogel to contract extension
Frank Vogel is in his third season as head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Entering Tuesday's home game with Miami, he has an 82-56 overall record.
Ample reasons for Arians to stay with Colts
The Colts' offensive coordinator might realize the opportunities for him in Indianapolis outweigh anything he'll find anywhere else.
Lucas Oil might host 2016 Olympic Swimming Trials
A local group led by the Indiana Sports Corp. is bidding to bring the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials to Indianapolis for the fifth time. But the event wouldn’t be in the 4,200-seat IUPUI Natatorium. Instead, officials want to host the 2016 trials in 63,000-seat Lucas Oil Stadium.
Centaur strategy cheers horse industry
Centaur Holdings LLC plans to concentrate all thoroughbred racing at Indiana Downs in Shelbyville and all standardbred harness racing at Hoosier Park in Anderson once it clears regulatory hurdles to take control of the Shelbyville track.
Local sports radio market adds third player
On Jan. 2, WXNT-AM 1430 changed its format from news-talk to 24-hour sports, going head-to-head with WFNI-AM 1070 and WNDE-AM 1260. The last time this market had three sports-talk radio stations, one didn't survive.
Pennsylvania to sue NCAA over Sandusky-related penalty
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said he will sue the Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association, challenging a $60 million fine levied against Penn State University for its role in the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal.
Deal with flip-flopping Firestone big gamble for Miles
Only time will tell if the fast-tracked Firestone deal will lead to long-term harmony and growth for the IndyCar Series or a rough ride for Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles and his new regime.