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New Colts quarterback a ‘marketer’s dream’

Sports marketers call the genuineness and awe-shucks personality of new Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew luck a marketer’s dream. The line is forming to forge both for-profit and not-for-profit partnerships with the No. 1 NFL draft pick.

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Irsay clears air, says Super Bowl could return by 2016

Colts owner isn't demanding a downtown hotel, nor is he trying to twist arms to get his way. He, like a lot of people here, wants another Super Bowl and is relaying the best information he has to make sure the city has the best shot at getting it.

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Bird refutes report that he’s leaving Pacers

CBSSports.com is reporting that Larry Bird is ready to step down as president of the Indiana Pacers, but the NBA legend says he’s not yet made a decision on his return. Bird’s contract with the team is up at the end of the season.

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Pacers launch big ad campaign at unusual time

The Indiana Pacers this month launched a six-figure advertising campaign—their biggest by far this season—featuring Larry Bird, coach Frank Vogel and a host of players. The blitz comes at an unusual time in the season.

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NFL schedule-makers kick Colts in gut

Despite owning No. 1 draft pick, the Indianapolis Colts get one prime-time game in 2012, on the road. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning get five, the most allowed for one team by the NFL.

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