IUPUI to move men’s hoops to fairgrounds Coliseum
School and fairgrounds officials announced the five-year deal on Thursday. Playing in the 74-year-old landmark will more than quintuple seating capacity for Jaguar games.
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Pacers vs. Knicks almost sold out as ticket demand soars
The team plans to provide gold t-shirts for all in attendance for Saturday’s game, which tips off at 8 p.m. Ticket packages for next season are selling as local enthusiasm builds.
Pacers fans thump Knicks boosters in TV ratings
Pacers postseason TV ratings are up across the board over last year. The draw of the Pacers-Knicks playoff series was strong enough Sunday to steer a strong NASCAR fan base away from the race over to NBA Playoffs.
There’s good reason for Pacers fans to love Knicks
Every hero needs a villain. And the Knicks have always been the perfect villain to galvanize the Pacers' fan base. The big-city Knicks are the bad guys again this year at a crucial time for the Pacers in Indianapolis.
Colts-themed restaurant could reopen with Irsay’s aid
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has pledged to throw the owner of the Blue Crew Sports Grill a lifeline by paying his rent until the football season starts in September.
Sports broadcast veteran takes helm at 1070 The Fan
Greg Rakestraw beat out numerous outsiders for his new job. Now there won't be anything that goes over the air at Emmis-owned WFNI-AM 1070 he won't be involved in, said company executives.
Irsay may rescue Colts-themed restaurant
Less than a day after its closure was announced, a Colts-themed restaurant on the far north side of Indianapolis may be getting a reprieve.
Stadium Lofts apartment project nears opening day
The unusual nature of the redevelopment and its location are driving strong leasing activity.
Super Bowl guru wants BioCrossroads-type effort for Indy sports
Indiana Sports Corp. CEO Allison Melangton is challenging local sports industry leaders to "think boldly" and help Indianapolis become an international sports mecca.
Attorneys rev engines on racing circuits for relaxation
Lawyers are traditionally known as hard-chargers, but these Indianapolis attorneys spend their weekends jockeying for position as pro- and semipro-level auto racers.
Big Easy writer says Indy should drop ’18 Super Bowl bid
Within three weeks, Indianapolis should know whom it faces in its bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl. The bidding for the next three Super Bowls is bound to be competitive. And a little ugly.
Speedway state funding plan approved by lawmakers
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway could get $100 million in state assistance for planned improvements under a plan approved by Indiana legislators.
Local racing team on verge of calling it quits after 500
Carmel-based Panther/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, a company that was in expansion mode as little as two years ago, plans to close shop after the Indy 500 if it can’t find a new sponsor.
Lawmakers forge deal to help Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The plan authorizes the state to loan the Speedway $100 million—money it will borrow through bonds—to make the grandstands more accessible to people with disabilities and to install lights for night races.
New pro soccer team to be called Indy Eleven
Indianapolis’ pro soccer team doesn’t make its on-field debut until April 2014, but organizers on Thursday unveiled the club’s name: Indy Eleven.
Time for IndyCar Series to prove it can market drivers
Conor Daly and Takuma Sato provide the struggling IndyCar Series with prime opportunities to improve its brand awareness and TV ratings. But driver promotion has never been the series' strong suit. It's time to turn that around.
New golf tour offering cash prizes despite USGA warning
The Hoosier Tour will give high-handicappers the chance to compete for prize purses at top courses across the Indianapolis area. But participants could become ineligible for sanctioned events.
Speedway’s Speed Zone redevelopment project in high gear
Some goals have been realized, while others are moving through the pipeline.
New lights only the beginning for Brickyard changes
Everything is on the table for consideration, says new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles.
Manti Te’o could find perfect home with Colts
All the noise about his fake girlfriend and slow 40-yard dash time have made football fans forget how good Manti Te'o was over an extended period in South Bend.