Indiana Sports Corp. promotes COO Talty to president
Patrick Talty replaces Ryan Vaughn, who stepped down after leading the organization since 2014.
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IndyCar makes Vaizer first female medical director
Dr. Julia Vaizer has spent the past year assisting Dr. Geoffrey Billows, the series’ longtime medical director, who announced that he will be stepping down.
Pacers miss out on Ayton after Suns match $133M offer sheet
The Phoenix Suns’ decision is a blow to the Pacers, who were hoping to add Deandre Ayton as a pivotal piece in a promising young core that includes 22-year-old point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was acquired in a February trade with Sacramento.
IndyCar champ Alex Palou says he’s leaving Ganassi for McLaren
Shortly after Chip Ganassi Racing announced Tuesday it would exercise a team option to keep the star Spaniard next season, Palou and Arrow McLaren SP said they had agreed to a deal for 2023.
Things you need to know about USC, UCLA joining Big Ten
On its face, two teams from Southern California joining a conference rooted mainly in the U.S. Midwest does not make sense. But geography and natural rivals mean little in the grand scheme of conference realignment. Money does.
Mark Montieth: Pacers sure could use some of draft pick Mathurin’s bravado
Alpha males tend to act out on occasion and sometimes go too far, but they are essential elements of basketball teams that contend for championships.
One year into NIL era, fresh questions about its future
The first year of the NIL era in college sports evolved into almost everything the NCAA didn’t want when it gave the green light for athletes to cash in on their celebrity. Industry experts say something must be done to keep college sports from going off the rails.
UPDATE: Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pacific-12 Conference’s current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire, and make the Big Ten the first college sports conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
IBJ Podcast: Ryan Vaughn talks sports, tech and whether he might someday run for mayor
IBJ reporter Mickey Shuey (in for vacationing host Mason King) talks with Vaughn about what he’s learned during his eight years as president of the Indiana Sports Corp. and why he’s leaving to take a job in the tech sector.
Site for Indy Eleven’s proposed stadium praised by officials, real estate brokers
City tourism officials said the venue could be a boon for new sporting events—something team owner Ersal Ozdemir indicated he’s hopeful will the the case.
Developer buys Diamond Chain site for Indy Eleven soccer stadium, mixed-use district
The redevelopment of what is now an 18-acre manufacturing site downtown is expected to include apartments, a hotel, an office building and retail space—in addition to a 20,000-seat stadium. Keystone Corp. CEO Ersal Ozdemir said the project’s cost will likely top $1 billion.
Pacers draft Arizona’s Mathurin at No. 6; Purdue’s Ivey picked at No. 5
Bennedict Mathurin, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard/small forward, averaged 17.7 points. 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season, when he was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year.
Tony Siragusa, who played 7 seasons with Colts, dies at 55
Siragusa, known as “Goose,” had a 12-year NFL playing career with the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. Siragusa was popular with fans because of his fun-loving attitude, which helped him transition quickly to broadcasting after his playing career.
WNBA owner, Anthem CEO among women athletes running businesses
Anthem chief executive Gail Boudreaux is among several female business leaders who say their background in sports has been a benefit in corporate leadership.
Outgoing Indiana Sports Corp. leader Vaughn to join local tech firm
Vaughn will oversee day-to-day operations for the firm as well as handle contracts and legal matters.
IEDC, Indiana Sports Corp. launch sports tech business initiative
SportsTech HQ is an effort from state economic development and sports tourism officials to bring in venture startups focused on sports and further grow the state’s ecosystem of sports tech-focused firms.
UPDATE: Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that sports doctor Larry Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.
Black coaches now lead 50% of National Basketball Association teams
It’s been a transformative year for the NBA when it comes to diversity within the coaching ranks. In the last 12 months, eight coaching jobs have been filled by Black candidates.
Andretti bringing Kirkwood back for 2023 as Rossi replacement
IndyCar rookie Kyle Kirkwood will replace Alexander Rossi next season at Andretti Autosport, the team that developed the Floridian but did not have an open seat for him when Kirkwood was ready for the big leagues.
Ericsson collects $3.1M from record Indianapolis 500 purse
Race organizers said the estimated crowd topped 325,000, which they believe makes the race the most-attended single-day sporting event in the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began.