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NFL-Versus deal would be huge score for IndyCar

The NFL is in talks with Versus to bring a package of early season Thursday night games to the cable station, possibly as early as 2012. That move would seriously legitimize Versus’ attempts to rival ESPN.

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Circle may close to cars for Super Bowl week

Indianapolis' Super Bowl host committee is trying to raise money to hold a big-time, possibly nightly, entertainment event on Monument Circle during next year's week-long run-up to the Super Bowl.

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Gang way, it’s go time in Dallas

Indianapolis' 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee fights for face time with a worldwide media contingency at this year's big game. Hats and scarves become critical drawing cards.

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Dallas hospitality doesn’t measure up, so far

Indianapolis' Super Bowl Host Committee is in Dallas this week to educate themselves. But I have a feeling the Texans could learn a thing or two from their Indy counterparts about hosting big sports events.

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If Indy’s 2012 Super Bowl killed, 2016 is likely make-up

NFL honchos are asking local 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee leaders for patience while they work out a deal with the players
union that will preserve the big game here. If that doesn’t happen, locals may be waiting a while for the game to come back.

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2012 may not be Indy’s only Super Bowl

Though NFL executives have concerns about the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis, Allison Melangton, CEO of the local organizing
committee, thinks perfect execution of the game and all that surrounds it will take the Circle City to a new level.

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NFL Pro Bowl may come to Indy

Indianapolis appears to be in the running to host the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl. Today, league officials confirmed they are moving the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami, the Super Bowl host city that…

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Anatomy of a Super vote

If you’re wondering how the voting action went behind closed doors for the 2012 Super Bowl site Tuesday in Atlanta, this is what several team owners and executives told IBJ.

Indianapolis, followed by Phoenix, then Houston made separate 15-minute pitches. Only four…

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Labor storm could hurt Super Bowl

There’s a dark cloud hovering over Indianapolis’ selection by National Football League owners to host the 2012 Super Bowl.

The roar that raced from Atlanta where the decision was made Tuesday to Indianapolis almost…

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