MIKE LOPRESTI: This year’s basketball onslaught is prelude to 2020
Next year’s hoops smorgasbord will be unlike anything the city has ever seen.
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Indy Eleven’s race to join Major League Soccer must clear many hurdles
Legislation passed by the Indiana Senate makes money for a soccer stadium available only if the city gains a Major League Soccer franchise—but that same legislation could make it more likely the MLS gives it a team.
Fans of late champion cyclist Major Taylor say it’s time for city to embrace icon
The African-American cyclist—who took the world by storm at the turn of the 20th century is finally receiving the national admiration he never garnered while alive.
Study: Slow progress in race, gender hires in college sports
Among the study's positives: The NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis received high marks for its hiring practices.
NFL Combine could ink new Indy extension deal later this year
The five-day NFL Combine has been hosted in Indianapolis since 1987, and efforts are underway to ensure the showcase calls the city home for the next several years.
Bill to help Indy Eleven with stadium, boost funding for CIB passes Senate
The Indiana Senate passed legislation Tuesday morning that would boost funding for Indianapolis’ Capital Improvement Board, keep the Indiana Pacers in town for at least another 25 years and provide support for a dedicated soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.
Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute
Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor.
City sports, tourism board could reap extra $15M annually under amended bill
A change made to legislation designed to boost funding for the Capital Improvement Board means the quasi-governmental agency could see an additional $15 million in tax funds annually—nearly double what was initially proposed.
MIKE LOPRESTI: This sectional might as well be the state finals
Lawrence North field loaded with four state championship contenders.
IndyCar to debut titanium cockpit protection in Indianapolis 500
The device dubbed "Advanced Frontal Protection" will officially debut when practice begins next month and is expected to be used for the remainder of the IndyCar season.
USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO
Leung, the fourth person to lead the gymnastics organization in the last two years, most recently was vice president of global partnerships for the NBA.
Tirico named to host NBC’s inaugural coverage of Indy 500
Mike Tirico, who has built a reputation for covering some of the biggest events in sports, will take on the Indy 500 for the very first time as TV coverage switches from ABC to NBC.
Indy Eleven tries to win state lawmaker support for stadium project
Supporters of a proposal to build a permanent stadium for the Indy Eleven tried to make their case before key state lawmakers Thursday morning.
MIKE LOPRESTI: A hoops classic that never gets old—even after 60 years
Ray Pavy recalls the night he and his late friend, Jimmy Rayl, combined for 100 points.
Once a pioneer, Indiana Sports Corp. now faces stiff competition from other cities
With a big assist from the Indiana Sports Corp., Indianapolis has had quite a run, hosting more than 450 sporting events over four decades, including a Super Bowl, seven NCAA men’s basketball Final Fours and dozens of amateur world championships.
Pacers looking for new customer sales system
The Capital Improvement Board on Feb. 4 put out a request for bids for a new point-of-sale system to be used throughout Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Pacers roll out hat-knitting initiative ahead of 2021 NBA All-Star events
The Nothing But Knit campaign is the first community initiative tied to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, and aims to collect up to 5,000 knitted beanies for distribution to volunteers, hospitality workers, players and league officials.
Chicago Cubs, Sinclair to launch sports network in 2020
The Cubs said Wednesday the Marquee Sports Network will carry live game broadcasts and pregame and postgame coverage.
Derek Daly amends lawsuit, removes request for $25M in damages
Retired driver and former motorsports broadcaster Derek Daly has amended the defamation lawsuit he filed last week against WISH-TV Channel 8 and the station’s parent company.
IBJ Podcast: Former racer Derek Daly suing WISH-TV for $25M, but can he prove defamation?
Just days after filing a defamation lawsuit seeking more than $25 million from WISH-TV, Derek Daly sits down with IBJ’s Anthony Schoettle to discuss what he says the news station got wrong in a story that accused him of using a racial slur.