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Butler University directed to spend more on male athletes
Butler University has learned that it is violating U.S. civil rights laws because it isn’t spending enough money on its male athletes. It also was directed to get more women involved in intercollegiate sports.
Ex-Colt Schlichter’s latest sentence: 11 years
Ex-Ohio State and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter was sentenced Friday to nearly 11 years in federal prison for scamming participants in what authorities called a million-dollar sports ticket scheme.
Hoosiers’ heritage takes a beating
It's been a tough week for Indiana traditions. Jim Nabors won't be at the Indy 500, the IU-UK match-up has been scrubbed and the 500 field of 33 may be minus one for the first time since 1934. Is the sky falling? Maybe not, but it sure feels like it to us Hoosiers.
500 Festival Mini-Marathon preps for storms, winds
Organizers of the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon have taken extra steps to keep participants and spectators safe if the weather turns dangerous on Saturday.
NCAA making itself a target for criticism
The NCAA—the association governing a large swath of college athletics in the United States—has, over the last year, been called hypocritical, authoritarian and flat-out deceptive. Accusations of cronyism and favoritism have come from all corners.
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.
BENNER: Let’s hope Indiana-Kentucky rivalry won’t be gone long
I root for two teams: Indiana, and whoever’s playing Kentucky.
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.
Butler leaving Horizon League for Atlantic 10
Butler University formally announced its departure from the Horizon League Wednesday. It will begin playing in the Atlantic 10 in the 2013-14 season.
Colts’ Irsay touches hot button with hotel issue
It's true, you don't build a church for Easter Sunday. Here's another truth; Indianapolis isn't getting a second Super Bowl unless another big, posh downtown hotel is built. So what's the city to do?
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.
As expected, Colts make quarterback Luck No. 1 pick
Six weeks after saying goodbye to Peyton Manning, the Indianapolis Colts handed Andrew Luck a blue and white jersey and the daunting task of leading a rebuilding team as its quarterback for the next decade.
BENNER: It’s too late to turn back clock on single-class basketball
It’s funny in a way, too, when I hear folks from elsewhere trying to redefine those things that make/made us real Hoosiers.
Death of coach doesn’t quiet echoes of his call
Thomas Jefferson Hathaway told everyday people—lawyers and nurses, wrench turners and paper pushers—“you are athletes,” and so they were.
Dollar General to sponsor Newgarden in Indy 500
Newgarden has been impressive through the first three races this season, and started on the front row of last week's race at Long Beach.
USA Track & Field names Siegel as new chief exec
Local sports and entertainment executive Max Siegel will be the new CEO at USA Track & Field starting May 1, the Indianapolis-based organization said Monday afternoon.
Auction firm says Miller, Manning items could spike
New York-based Clean Sweep Auctions says Peyton Manning's Broncos memorabilia will never touch the value of his Colts items. Value of Reggie Miller items likely to rise after Hall of Fame induction.
Slap from national media could galvanize Pacers faithful
Here in Indiana, it's us against them. Just like 1994. And Larry Bird kind of likes it that way. He's not alone.
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.