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NCAA faces firestorm after replacing Shaheen
Since Tuesday, fans, coaches and prominent journalists have fired off more than 150 messages on Twitter or on blog posts either blasting the Indianapolis-based NCAA or praising Greg Shaheen, who had overseen all 89 of the NCAA’s championships since August 2010.
Review: Broadway’s ‘Magic/Bird’ charms without soaring
The new play examines the evolving rivalry and friendship between Magic Johnson and Indiana hoops icon Larry Bird (now head honcho of the Pacers). The French Lick scene is a winner, but the on-court highlights are often a blur.
City collected $54,000 in fines during Super Bowl
The city of Indianapolis took in more than $54,000 in fines from 120 people and businesses that failed to get permits allowing them to work in the so-called "Clean Zone" downtown leading up to the Super Bowl.
Bubba’s big win lights up switchboard for Carmel event
Ticket sales for 2012 BMW Championship surge after dramatic victory by relative unknown at The Masters. Triumph almost guarantees Bubba Watson will play at Crooked Stick in September.
CIB loss from Super Bowl in line with projections
Preliminary financials show the board that manages the city’s sports and convention facilities so far has lost nearly $350,000 due to the Super Bowl. That figure is expected to grow to $800,000.
If Bird retires, is it Miller time?
While some have argued that Reggie Miller doesn't have the resume to take over as Pacers' basketball operations boss, others think he would be the connection that draws fans back to the Fieldhouse in droves.
Miller’s Hall of Fame induction about more than 8.9 seconds
Backing from the East Coast media is what put Reggie Miller into the Hall of Fame. But that's not why he deserves to be enshrined in Springfield.
Reggie Miller elected into basketball hall of fame
Former Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller has been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., the hall announced Monday.
IndyCar emerges from disaster, but Indy awaits
After Dan Wheldon's death last season, few predicted the IndyCar Series would steer its new chassis and engine package into 2012 smoothly. But so far, the series has opened to mostly rave reviews. The series now faces its biggest test, and opportunity, at Indy.
Triumph brings Tiger Woods step closer to Crooked Stick
The PGA's most popular golfer is back, and just in time as organizers for the 2012 BMW Championship launch an ad campaign and begin selling single day tickets. Success at The Masters would make Tiger a near shoe-in to play at Crooked Stick this September.
IHSAA to make 11-stop tour to debate class system
Indiana High School Athletic Association Commissioner Bobby Cox and state Sen. Mike Delph have announced an 11-stop statewide tour to discuss Indiana's class basketball system.
Ex-grocery exec Danny O’Malia providing service advice to sports franchises
Danny O’Malia, longtime leader of his family’s Indianapolis-based grocery store business, now offers his customer-service-driven advice through his own consulting firm.
BENNER: Indiana Sports Corp. scores; Pacers need butts in seats
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Anderson baseball-complex plan hits financing snag
Construction on The Farm, a $7.5 million baseball and softball facility along Interstate 69, has hit another snag while city officials and project developers continue to negotiate acceptable financing terms.
Are Indy’s sports fans fickle, frugal or something else?
Colts season ticket renewal rates are at a 10-year low. Pacers attendance is among the worst in the NBA. Is Indianapolis really the sports town it professes to be?
Butler’s Stevens turns down Illinois coaching job
A person familiar with the basketball coaching search at the University of Illinois says the Illini are interested in talking to Ohio University's John Groce after being turned down by Brad Stevens of Butler University.
Melangton replacing Williams at Indiana Sports Corp.
Allison Melangton, who led organizing efforts for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl, will succeed Susan Williams as president of the Indiana Sports Corp., the organization announced Friday.
Pacers George Hill, Paul George launch fan zone, TV show
The duo partnered with Gatorade on the promotion, one of the benefits of which is the opportunity to buy a special five-game ticket package.
BENNER: The rest of the Manning story will be told on the field
There is one test Peyton Manning hasn’t passed yet: He has not been hit in nearly two years by a blitzing opponent.