USA Basketball chooses Glendale over Indy
USA Basketball will move its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Glendale, Ariz. — not to Indianapolis or Louisville,
two
other front-runners.
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Tony Stewart stops horse slaughter
Say what you want about Tony Stewart, he’s OK in my book. His foundation does lots of good work for causes benefiting children and animals. So if he sometimes gets a little caustic after races,…
IU, PU commemorate Bucket game
Purdue and Indiana universities are celebrating one of college football’s oldest prizes—together.
As the Boilermakers and Hoosiers gear up for their showdown tomorrow at Purdue’s Ross-Ade Stadium—the 83rd battle for the Old Oaken Bucket—the…
Colts players tied up over rules
At an Indianapolis Colts team meeting held yesterday, coach Tony Dungy asked how many players didn’t know an NFL game could end in a tie. About 15 players raised their hands, according to…
Target wins IRL exposure race
Target, the primary sponsor of 2008 Indy Racing League champion Scott Dixon and his teammate Dan Wheldon, secured $16 million of exposure value during race broadcasts this past season, more than twice the…
’09 title sponsor hopes evaporate
Efforts to land an Indy Racing League title sponsor have turned to 2010. Just two months ago, IRL officials said a deal appeared imminent. In October, the economy stifled negotiations. Now, almost all…
Indy’s loss is Arizona’s gain
USA Basketball today announced it will move its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Glendale, Ariz. Indianapolis and Louisville were the other front runners. Indianapolis officials announced earlier this year they were out of…
Kravitz eats words, treks to Kokomo
Indianapolis Star sports columnist Bob Kravitz is making good on his promise to walk to Kokomo if Indiana Pacers guard Jamal Tinsley was still on the roster come the opening of the NBA…
Purdue’s Tiller had success, despite recent season disappointments
It’s been a disappointing season for soon-to-be ex-Purdue football coach Joe Tiller, but he helped make football important
at Purdue University.
Holiday promotional campaign helps Indianapolis venues boost their attendance
The 12 Free Days of Indy Christmas promotion runs through Dec. 24 and gives patrons of several city destinations the opportunity
to enjoy them without the cost.
Bloomington wins recognition for being gay-friendly
A national newsmagazine for the gay and lesbian community has named Bloomington as its top U.S. small-town vacation destination.
FFA is grateful to sponsors, funders for successful convention
The National FFA Organization and the city of Indianapolis can celebrate the record-breaking success of the 81st National
FFA Convention, thanks to the generosity and assistance of committees, funders and citizens.
3-class basketball is the right answer
Instead of four classes, the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association has been surveying member schools
to see if they support or oppose going to three classes instead of four.
Speedway on track to develop tourism year-round
As the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway approaches,
the town of Speedway, at long last, is making an aggressive play to turn the world-famous oval into an economic engine that
runs year-round.
IU study looks into future of Orange County tourism
Professors at Indiana University’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies are conducting an analysis of new tourism
attractions in Indiana’s Orange County.
ICVA embarking on new direction with new CEO Welsh
Don Welsh is quickly making a name for himself as a change agent. Though few knew what to think when Welsh announced he was
leaving Seattle to become Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association CEO, he’s shown he didn’t come here to simply
wind
down his career.
Gene Cato was true sports booster
Gene Cato was a true supporter of high school sports in Indiana.
Monon Bell football game helps Julian Center
In the weeks leading up to this year’s
big rivalry football game, Wabash College and DePauw University students held various fundraisers to benefit the Julian Center, as well as A-Way Home Shelter
in Putnam County and the Family Crisis Shelter in Montgomery County.
Hospitality industry needs state support
At this difficult time in the country’s economic life, state leaders should invest in tourism promotion and development.
Techies back Ball State football
A group of Ball State University technology students has a plan to make some serious noise for the school’s nationally ranked and undefeated football team.
The BSU students developed an electronic “chirp” for their…