Ex-DEI chief runs on new track
The message to locally based USA Track & Field was clear. Downsize or risk losing financial support from the U.S. Olympic Committee. So USATF boss Doug Logan last week announced the board would…
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Stern’s definition of ‘golden age’ is laughable
Of this, that and the other while wondering if NBA Commissioner David Stern had just taken a hit off Michael Phelps’ bong
when he proclaimed this to be "the golden age of basketball" during his all-star weekend news conference in Phoenix.
Youth, high school events may be next sports thrust
City officials are looking to add youth and high school sports to the roster of collegiate and professional events built up since the city decided a generation ago to pursue amateur sports as an image-enhancing strategy.
Simons don’t need our financial help
The most important piece of leverage Mayor Ballard has in negotiating with the Pacers is being willing to let them go.
CIB can’t count on mall funders
If the Capital Improvement Board comes, hat in hand, looking for help, we trust the investing companies will carefully weigh the benefits they’ve derived from the city and its thriving downtown before delivering an answer.
Tennis tournament goes on advertising offensive
The Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly the RCA Championships) has for the first time hired an advertising agency to boost ticket sales.
Danica rebuffs F1, Ecclestone
That sound you heard was a collective sigh from the Indy Racing League’s sales and marketing department.
IRL driver and Sports Illustrated cover girl Danica Patrick says she has not been contacted by anyone…
Importance of NFL Combine up
By most accounts, attendance is up at this year’s NFL Combine, and not because it’s being held for the first time in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Veteran NFL scout Chris Landry, who serves as a…
Ticket tax hike gaining favor
I have bad news for Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts and Indianapolis Indians ticket buyers. By the time you buy tickets for next season’s games, you’ll likely be hit with a higher ticket tax….
SI deletes flag tattoo from Patrick
Danica Patrick didn’t quite bare all in her most recent Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. While there was an abundance of skin on display, there was one thing that didn’t show up; a tattoo…
Tennis tournament hires ad firm
The Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly the RCA Championships) announced today its selection of Hirons & Company as its advertising and public relations agency of record. Through the three-year contract, Hirons & Company will provide…
Pacers’ long-term future at issue
As long as Indiana Pacers co-owners Mel and Herb Simon are alive, I’m convinced the team will not move out of town, and certainly won’t fold. I’m not convinced there are many other…
Indians concerned about possible ticket tax
Some local officials wrestling with the Capital Improvement Board’s $37 million deficit think part of the profit made by the Indianapolis Indians could be used to narrow that deficit, but Indian officials balk at that idea because they say they’ve already paid more than their share.
CIB could ask for $34 million in write-offs from Circle Centre investors to ease deficit
A group of mostly local companies that made big investments to help launch Circle Centre mall soon could be asked to write
off a portion of profits they agreed to redirect into the construction of Conseco Fieldhouse.
Finding bright spots amid wave of bad Indy sports news
So much sad, bad, disturbing sports news. Time to look on the brighter side.
Are we victims of ‘group think’?
“Group think,” a powerful and controlling force, was present as the Capital Improvement Board built Lucas Oil Stadium and Eli Lilly and Co. developed and marketed Zyprexa.
Pacers Foundation keeps giving
The Pacers Foundation Inc. eclipsed more than $700,000 in giving in 2008, according to Pacers Foundation Executive Director Jami Marsh.
Professional athletes are too selfish
Professional athletes make millions of dollars, but are reluctant to help those who need them.
Don’t ask the Colts
The Colts are our “heroes,” the bedrock of our community (at least for the few months per year that most of them spend here). Why should these esteemed athletes help the city?
It’s time for Colts, fans to pay up
I agree 100 percent that Colts’ owner Jim Irsay should step up to the plate to help bail out the Capital Improvement Board debt and that Colts’ ticket holders should be taxed.