Is Pacers ticket price increase a reach?
Indiana Pacers increase season ticket prices despite declining attendance. Decision on single game tickets forthcoming.
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City hosting another Big Ten championship
Participants from seven Big Ten universities will be in Indianapolis this weekend to compete in the women’s rowing championships—the first time the event has been held at a neutral site.
Pacers TV ratings increase even as attendance dips
Viewership for Pacers games on Fox Sports increased 35 percent this year over last, according to New York-based Nielsen Media Research.
IndyCar Series speeding toward new era in 2012
The centennial running of the Indianapolis 500 this year is almost overshadowed by changes that will make next year among the most important in the history of open-wheel racing.
BENNER: In the history of Indy 500, these are my top 15 starters
As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of America’s greatest race—the Indianapolis 500—I am joining the Speedway’s invitation at thegreatest33.com to name the 33 greatest drivers ever to be on the starting grid.
Cross-country track planned near proposed tennis center site
Property along the White River is set to be rezoned to provide for a cross-country track, while a not-for-profit is eying a parcel farther north as one of three potential sites for a tennis center.
Pacers games earn highest TV ratings in five years
Local NBA team nets 35 percent ratings increase in games on Fox Sports, with almost 70,000 households tuning in to Pacers-Bulls playoff game.
IndyCar, ABC discussing moving more races to network
Negotiations to extend TV pact beyond 2012 heating up. Series officials want more money and are offering more races.
Pacers to keep Bird as president
The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday that they will keep Bird as team president after he met with owner Herb Simon in Los Angeles.
Mini Marathon plagued by same problem as IndyCar Series
Bringing in some top American running talent, like the charismatic Ryan Hall, could make the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon a much bigger spectator event.
BENNER: Identifying the cream of the Indianapolis 500 crop
The 100th anniversary of the race serves as a time to reflect on the great history of one of America’s iconic sports events.
Trump dumps Indy 500 pace car duties
Potential presidential candidate and reality-TV force Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not be driving the pace car at the May 29 race, after all. Four-time race winner A.J. Foyt is his likely replacement.
Justice Department to NCAA: Why no football playoff?
The U.S. Justice Department says there are "serious questions" about whether the current format of the college football playoff system complies with antitrust laws.
Indianapolis Speedway exec wins Terre Haute nod
Democratic voters in Terre Haute have picked Indianapolis Motor Speedway executive Fred Nation to run against the city's incumbent Republican mayor this fall.
Appeals court grants stay for NFL owners, lockout back on
A federal appeals court in St. Louis late Friday granted the owners’ request to temporarily put on hold U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson’s ruling that lifted the lockout.
BENNER: Pacers turn corner, but bigger issues await the team
Rarely is a playoff loss, let alone a first-round playoff loss, let alone a 4-1 playoff loss in a best-of-seven series, cause for celebration.
Pacers’ attendance declines paint puzzling picture
When the Blue and Gold was on the rise this year under coach Frank Vogel, crowd sizes within Conseco Fieldhouse were on the decline. Reversing this trend is among team's biggest off-season challenges.
Sports auction firm visits Indy seeking ABA, Clowns items
New York-based Clean Sweep Auctions plans to hold an “Antiques Roadshow”-like event in Indianapolis this week, offering local residents free valuation of sports memorabilia.
Colts training complex open to players
NFL said players will be treated with courtesy, but will not be allowed to use weight rooms or other practice facilities. Contract negotiations between Colts and Peyton Manning still on hold.
IndyCar Series makes deal with popular Facebook game
Indianapolis Motor Speedway landmarks and the cars of 13 open-wheel drivers are being featured in a game with 8 million nationwide players.