Seven things to expect in the Fever’s upcoming season
No more home-white uniforms, changes in the playoff format and a farewell tour for the great Tamika Catchings are all on tap for this season.
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Pacers attendance down slightly, ticket revenue up
A playoff run this year could be critical in propelling the team’s attendance back up next year. Pacers officials are planning postseason promotions to energize the fan base.
NFL won’t stream Colts game in London
Indianapolis Colts fans unplugging from cable in favor of streaming their sporting events might want to plan to be at a bar or a friend’s house if they want to catch the Colts play in London on Oct. 2.
Speedway museum makeover includes new name, logo
The IMS has been under increasing pressure to improve its museum since NASCAR opened its $160 million museum in Charlotte in 2010. Even before that, IndyCar fans had been calling for more interactive elements and technology.
Roundup: Hill finalist for citizenship award, Coke unveils Indy 500 bottle
The Score comes to you in a new roundup format. Featured is a local merchandising company, the Indy 500’s latest commercial deal and a look at how technology has changed the way the Pacers condition their players. Plus, a look at the cost of attending The Masters.
Final Four dents IndyCar race TV ratings
Ratings for the open-wheel series’ season opener on cable is down from last year’s average. And the racing circuit can ill afford any setbacks in TV viewership. But an uptick is likely on the way for IndyCar’s upcoming events.
Petition seeks to ban Dakich from calling IU games on ESPN
While more than 1,500 people want Dan Dakich off ESPN's coverage of Indiana University, it appears there's a lot of support for the former IU player and coach in terms of ratings for his local radio show.
Crooked Stick making major improvements for PGA Tour event
Crooked Stick has poured more than $3 million into course upgrades, and event organizers are promising smoother traffic flow and faster shuttle service for this year's BMW Championship. Jordan Spieth's presence could spur bigger crowds.
SportsCenter to air live from Speedway for first time in 10-plus years
An ESPN crew will set up shop for more than eight hours of live broadcasts in May from a custom-made set on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Pagoda Plaza.
Brewery celebrates 100th running of Indy 500, return of Hinchcliffe
Since debuting in 2013, Hinchtown Hammerdown has become one of Flat 12’s best-selling beers. The Indianapolis brewery hopes its new The Bricks Red IPA will make a similar splash this May.
NCAA offers shopping spree to men—but not women—in Final Four
The NCAA for the first time this year is offering players in the Men’s Final Four the same shopping spree-like experience offered to players in college football bowl games. Players in the Women’s Final Four will not be offered the NCAA-sanctioned gift suite likely to include hundreds of dollars in items.
Valpo’s Bryce Drew featured in Dove’s March Madness ad campaign
The former Valparaiso player turned coach talks about his relationship with his father, Homer, in a video released Tuesday in conjunction with the NCAA tournament.
Crean getting richer with each IU win
Indiana University basketball coach Tom Crean could earn bonuses totaling $635,000 if the Hoosiers find a way to win the NCAA national championship. He’s already earned a hefty six-figure bonus for what his team has accomplished so far.
Notre Dame delivers uniform partner less exposure than IU, Purdue and Butler
Notre Dame’s green logo on its gold jersey doesn’t stand out as well as logos on other schools’ uniforms, costing Under Armour millions of dollars in exposure, said one research firm.
Waste of time? Purdue, OneAmerica think employers can embrace March Madness
With a few helpful hints, local companies could actually use the annual NCAA men’s basketball tournament to boost productivity. OneAmerica went so far as to unblock ESPN.com and encouraged employees to fill out brackets.
IU’s early departure deflates Big Ten tourney attendance
The per-session average for the men's Big Ten Conference basketball tournament hit a five-year low as IU, the tournament's No. 1 seed, lost its opener on Friday. Purdue's run to the final and Michigan State's strong following propped up the numbers.
Bracket leak comes at bad time for NCAA; possible source surfaces
NCAA executives insist their organization is airtight. It was revealed Monday during a popular sports-talk radio show that the leak may have come from a surprising source.
Lucas Oil Raceway retains key revenue stream with naming rights extension
A deal signed this week with the California-based maker of oil and other auto-related products will fuel the track with a healthy six-figure annual sum, sports marketers said.
IU success drives Big Ten basketball tournament tickets skyward
Tickets for the Big Ten tournament’s early-Friday session featuring IU and Purdue are selling on the secondary market for nearly 10 times face value.
Sale of Peyton Manning autographed items hitting record highs
In the two days after Peyton Manning announced he would retire from the NFL, the sale of items autographed by the all-pro quarterback skyrocketed 1,000 percent. Only New York Yankees Derek Jeter has rivaled that type of sales increase, according to one New York memorabilia dealer.