Hulman & Co. adds heavy-hitters to board
Hulman & Co. has added four prominent businessmen to its board of directors. The move marks the second major addition to its board in 13 months.
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BENNER: Manning departure hurts, but life goes on
Peyton Manning’s presence in Indy has been profound, his stamp on this city indelible. He was—and is—a class act.
Will Manning remain an Indianapolis icon? It’s his call
While Manning will likely always be remembered as an Indianapolis Colt, his time as informal city representative is over, according to sports marketing experts. And it will be up to Manning whether he resumes the association after his retirement.
IU success spurs Big Ten tourney ticket sales
Officials are confident attendance at the Big Ten men’s basketball tourney will top last year’s total of more than 86,000 and could surpass 90,000 for the first time since 2006.
Irsay can no longer be in Manning’s corner
If they part ways, Jim Irsay, on some level, has to be rooting against Peyton Manning. If his former quarterback outshines his new signal caller in any meaningful way, it could have disastrous consequences for his franchise in this market.
Decision about Manning comes down to business for Colts
Peyton Manning’s football future is being decided by a $28 million bonus, his surgically fused neck and a highly praised college quarterback. Oddsmakers say he’ll end up in Arizona, Miami or Washington, D.C.
IU basketball program proving it’s bigger than Bob Knight
It’s OK to admit it. IU basketball made Bob Knight. Not the other way around. The proof is in the roar of the crowd at Assembly Hall these days. The proof comes from the program's financials during its darkest days.
New Orleans case puts scrutiny on NFL bounty pay
For those in the National Football League, news that the New Orleans Saints offered bounties for knocking out or injuring opposing players sounded more like the long-accepted cost of doing business in a brutal sport, a dirty little secret that everyone kept on the down low.
Irsay can’t leave fans feeling they’ve been fooled again
If Colts fans think Jim Irsay waited until after the season ticket renewal date to release Peyton Manning, his ticket waiting list, along with the goodwill he's banked, could burn up like paper in fire.
Crooked Stick buoyed by strong early sales for BMW event
Ticket and sponsorship sales for the BMW Championship—to be held Sept. 3-9 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel—are well under par. In golf parlance, that means they’re exceeding expectations—big time.
MainGate chasing NFL apparel deal
Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc. is in hot pursuit of the NFL’s exclusive Super Bowl on-site merchandise contract. And it might not be the only local company pursuing the multimillion-dollar deal.
Bill Polian joins ESPN as full-time NFL analyst
Despite his sometimes rocky relationship with media members during his previous career, former Colts general manager now joins their ranks.
Butler basketball hits 40-plus-year attendance high
The Butler men's basketball ticket hasn't sold this hot since the early to mid 1960s. With university president James Danko committed to building on the program's success, attendance is likely to keep climbing.
PGA exec outlines course for golf resurgence
Developing new players should be top priority if sport wants to emerge from long downturn, official says
Elmore’s sudden departure has iHoops seeking new CEO
The joint venture of the NBA and NCAA that promotes youth basketball has launched a nationwide search for a new leader.
Pan Am Plaza redevelopment brewing
The two entities that control the future of Pan Am Plaza have come to an agreement that could lead to the redevelopment of one of the most valuable parcels downtown.
Indians revenue grows, profit tops $1 million in 2011
The minor-league Indianapolis Indians overcame a bevy of obstacles last season to continue a run of major-league profits.
BENNER: Adults should hold fans and athletes accountable
Those of you have followed my ramblings over the years may be surprised to learn there are a few things on which I agree with former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight.
Life without Danica presents serious challenges for IndyCar
She rarely won. Her tantrums became old and tired. But the media and casual race fans loved Danica Patrick. So the big question remains, will the series be better or worse off without her?
Sarah Fisher frozen out of IndyCar Series
The series' only woman owner, and one of its most popular people over the last decade, can't get anyone to sell her an engine to go racing. She has the money, a promising American driver, a new chassis and new shop. Yet she's still stalled.