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Financial records show Pirates win while losing
The Pirates, the Major League parent club of the Indianapolis Indians, made nearly $29.4 million in 2007 and 2008, according
to team financial documents, years that were part of a streak of futility that has now reached 18 straight losing seasons.
Jernstedt’s curious exit from NCAA leads to high road
It's not clear if the 38-year NCAA veteran was fired or resigned. What is clear is that Tom Jernstedt has many supporters
and no plans to retire just yet.
Weekend bike race incorporates Circle into course
Inaugural Indy Criterium using famed landmark in race that organizers hope will become an annual event. The race begins at
9 a.m. on Saturday.
BENNER: Bird’s trust goes unrewarded in new debacle
Face it, Larry; you messed up. You trusted a 19-year-old with a questionable past.
Colts see record crowds at training camp in Anderson
Anderson University officials said 85,300 fans turned out at the 18-day camp, almost four times the number that attended camp
last year in Terre Haute.
Manning masters comedy act
Colts quarterback shows during this year's ESPY Awards ceremony that he could some day be a movie star.
New NCAA boss wants to change NBA draft rules
After overhauling the NCAA's executive staff, Mark Emmert sets his sights on talks with National Basketball Association
officials
about adopting a pro-eligibility policy that would keep players in school through their junior years.
Colts camp draws record crowd by wide margin
Almost four times as many fans showed up at the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp at Anderson University than did last year
in Terre Haute.
New racing series coming to Indy
Arena Racing USA could be housed in Conseco Fieldhouse or Pepsi Coliseum starting in 2011. Tony Stewart and Joe Gibbs are among investors in new series.
Big Ten seeking $20 million in TV money for football title game
Big Ten officials want nearly twice as much money as the Southeastern Conference is getting from CBS for its championship
football game.
Is latest Pacer arrest an indictment on Larry Bird?
Larry Bird, Jim Morris and even Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard must be feeling the heat after another Indiana Pacer runs
afoul of the law.
Unsettled NFL labor pact complicates Manning contract
Colts owner Jim Irsay wants to make quarterback Peyton Manning the highest-paid player in the NFL when his contract expires next year. But a dispute over compensation in the National Football League is complicating efforts to sign him to a long-term deal.
IndyCar’s Randy Bernard revving up his grade
Series is scoring a record entry field for Chicagoland at a time when many racing grids across the country are contracting.
The series' new boss seems to be gaining sponsors' confidence.
2012 Super Bowl, tainted or not, already paying off big
There's one main reason Indianapolis was chosen by the Big Ten to host its inaugural football championship game over a
handful of other cities that were clamoring to host the event.
Colts spurn conventional wisdom to win over fans
A decade ago, team officials veered onto a different marketing path. Now the team has more sponsors than any other NFL team
and a growing list of fans that want season tickets.
Isiah Thomas hire could mean end of road for Walsh in N.Y.
Knicks President Donnie Walsh wanted to hire Chris Mullins as general manager. Instead his boss stuck him with a man who has
been a disaster on numerous levels of professional basketball management.
Assistant commissioner promoted to lead IHSAA
The IHSAA announced Friday that Bobby Cox would replace Blake Ress as commissioner in February when Ress retires after 10-1/2
years in the position.
Indianapolis to host Big Ten football title game in 2011
The Big Ten announced Thursday that the conference and the Indiana Sports Corp. will spend the next 30 days working out details
of the one-year deal. After that, the Big Ten will conduct thorough research to determine future locations.