Indy in hunt to host NFL draft
Indiana Sports Corp. and Visit Indy officials did their due diligence at the last two NFL drafts in Chicago and Philadelphia and are pondering pitching an outdoor site for the event.
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Indy museum’s quest for artifacts led to lobbying for Super Bowl
When John Vanausdall took the job as Eiteljorg CEO 20 years ago, he never imagined it would lead to him trying to persuade an NFL team owner to support Indianapolis’ Super Bowl bid.
Speedway executive readies for key role at Rio Olympics
Leading up to the Brickyard 400 in July, Allison Melangton will be working 16 hours a day. Those will be relatively light days compared to the hours she’ll work in August coordinating gymnastics coverage for NBC.
Super Bowl merchandise sales leap on Manning’s popularity
Sales at the 2014 Super Bowl in New York were huge. But sales at this year’s 50th Super Bowl featuring the aging Peyton Manning were even bigger for Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc.
Pacers hire former Super Bowl host committee executive
Pacers Sports & Entertainment taps a Hoosier native with deep roots in sports and politics to be its new boss of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Indy tops Seattle in Super Bowl TV ratings
Indianapolis was among the top Nielsen markets for Sunday's Super Bowl. Not surprisingly, Boston was No. 1. But what happened in Seattle?
City mulling bid to host college football championship game
Two Indiana Sports Corp. executives and possibly two board members are traveling to Dallas Jan. 12 to watch the national football college championship game and see what it would take to host the game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
NFL must reward Indy if it wants city in future Super Bowl hunts
Did NFL officials and team owners use Indianapolis merely to push the stakes for the 2018 Super Bowl higher for the other bidders? If they did, that trick won't work again.
NFL owners seating chart offers few friendly faces for Colts
NFL owners always sit in the same place at every meeting. And they often sit by friends and allies. But the Colts aren’t seeing as many allies as usual, as neighbors Minnesota and New Orleans also vie for the 2018 Super Bowl.
NFL owners meetings resemble school cafeteria scrum
While the NFL owners meetings are all about big-boy business, the seating arrangement is decided by a tradition more akin to one you'd find in a junior high cafeteria.
Indy’s Super Bowl bid posse ready to roll out secret speaker
The bidding for the Super Bowl has become so hyper competitive, cities have become super secretive about their bids. Indianapolis officials on Monday are promising to unveil one of their secret weapons in the city's bid to win the 2018 game.
Verizon brings Super Bowl-tested system to IMS
As part of a 13-month long project, Verizon Wireless installed more than 200 antennas to improve cell phone service at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While the system went live May 10, the big test will be May 25.
NY Super Bowl huge moneymaker, but can’t top Indy for atmosphere
Two Indianapolis-based companies help NFL score record Super Bowl merchandise sales in New York. But one local business executive calls this year’s big game massively expensive.
Local firms ready for record Super Bowl windfall
MainGate will operate 34 Super Bowl stores in New York and New Jersey around the clock, and Lids has brokered a deal with the NFL and Macy's to run the biggest Super Bowl store ever. League officials think merchandise sales at this year's Super Bowl could top $50 million.
Super Bowl volunteers to get paid
Indianapolis utilized 8,500 volunteers to host the 2012 Super Bowl. Not one of them got a penny for their time and effort. That might not be the case if Indianapolis wins its bid to host the Super Bowl in 2018 or any other year.
New Orleans declares itself favorite for 2018 Super Bowl
New Orleans columnist says "Good luck to Indy. You'll need it."
Indy needs bigger pile of corporate cash to win 2018 Super Bowl
Indianapolis Super Bowl Bid Committee officials said Friday they’ll need to raise $5 million more in advance corporate and private donations for the 2018 game than they did for the 2012 Super Bowl.
Super Bowl guru wants BioCrossroads-type effort for Indy sports
Indiana Sports Corp. CEO Allison Melangton is challenging local sports industry leaders to "think boldly" and help Indianapolis become an international sports mecca.
Big Easy writer says Indy should drop ’18 Super Bowl bid
Within three weeks, Indianapolis should know whom it faces in its bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl. The bidding for the next three Super Bowls is bound to be competitive. And a little ugly.
Indy’s competition for 2018 Super Bowl getting ridiculous
As many as eight cities are lining up for a shot at hosting the 2018 Super Bowl. Indianapolis officials should expect some team owners to line up against them and some of their opponents to fight dirty to win this lucrative prize.