Evansville coach McCarty placed on leave for Title IX violations
The school’s action comes six weeks after McCarty guided the unranked Purple Aces’ stunning 67-64 upset of then-No. 1 Kentucky, his alma mater, on its home court.
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2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Lawmakers OK funding plan for arena updates, soccer stadium
The law, which passed with bipartisan support in April, created funding plans for most of a $360 million renovation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse and the construction of a $150 million soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven by diverting millions of dollars in annual state tax revenue to the Capital Improvement Board.
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Penske Corp. acquires IMS, IndyCar Series
Penske—one of the most influential companies in the history of auto racing—will become just the fourth owner of the iconic track and will take over a series that many believe is on the upswing after many years of struggle.
10 news events that changed central Indiana in 2019
There was no shortage of huge news stories in central Indiana this year—with Roger Penske’s purchase of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the launching of the Red Line and the closing of trucking giant Celadon.
Indiana ski resort closes slopes amid warm spell
The resort has long used snow machines to supplement natural snowfall, but the temperature must be 30 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for the process to work.
Indiana University athletic director Glass stepping down
Fred Glass, who has led the IU athletic department since 2009, said “it’s time” for him to step down and spend more time with his family. His successor will be chosen by IU President Michael McRobbie.
Pacers’ Boomer, Colts’ Blue voted into Mascot Hall of Fame
Boomer and Blue were voted into the hall after two rounds of public voting that started in October. More than 120,000 votes from 58 countries and 41,000 zip codes were tallied.
UPDATE: Colts’ Vinatieri set for season-ending knee surgery
The 46-year-old kicker had an MRI on his left knee last week after posting career-worst numbers this season.
As injuries mount, Methodist Sports Medicine expands to meet need
Founded in 1983, the practice has 28 physicians and annual revenue of $35 million, and shows little sign of slowing.
MARK MONTIETH: This man brought Barry Collier to Butler—and that changed everything
Before we get to the fluky set of circumstances that got Barry Collier to Butler in the first place and meet the man who made it happen, let’s establish a premise: Without Collier, there is no Butler Way.
IU football coach Allen agrees to 7-year contract worth $3.9M per year
Tom Allen led Indiana University to its first winning regular season in 12 years and its first winning conference season in 26 years.
Fever name longtime WNBA assistant as head coach
Marianne Stanley, 65, is a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame who won an NCAA title in 1985 and was WNBA coach of the year in 2002.
Colts plan to hike prices for some season tickets, lower others
The average season-ticket price for 2020 will rise 2.9 percent, according to the Indianapolis Colts, but about two-thirds of the tickets will be priced the same or less.
Pacers to reduce emphasis on suites in renovation
The change comes as the Pacers look to create court-facing gathering areas like those found at other new or renovated venues.
Colts continue to believe Vinatieri will overcome kicking woes
The Indianapolis Colts brought in a handful of kickers for tryouts Tuesday and once again, Coach Frank Reich and General Manager Chris Ballard decided to keep Adam Vinatieri.
Indy Eleven finishes 2nd in league attendance with uptick in home crowds
The Indy Eleven drew average crowds of more than 10,000 per game to Lucas Oil Stadium in their second year in the United Soccer League.
Penske’s purchase of IMS, IndyCar Series isn’t panacea for sport needing more fans, sponsors
Despite IndyCar’s modest progress in recent years, it still faces significant obstacles, including the need for more corporate sponsorships, a broader fan base and higher TV ratings.
Historic moments from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 110-year-old speedway is one of the most famous venues in sports and home of the Indianapolis 500, a showcase event with a long history.
Inside the blockbuster IMS, IndyCar sale
Tony George turned to racing legend Roger Penske after deciding he was uneasy striking a deal with media giant Liberty Media, sources said.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host high-speed autonomous vehicle race
The Indy Autonomous Challenge will be a five-round competition that features a $1 million prize.