Ball State journalists to cover Winter Olympics
A small group of Ball State students is among two reporting contingents from U.S. colleges that have been fully credentialed to cover the Olympics this February.
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Speedway to deploy security robot during month of May, other big events
Beginning in May, a four-wheeled device with real-time audio and video capabilities will perform surveillance at all major events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Museum quintuples bobblehead run for IU’s national hoops titles
When the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum first released dolls commemorating IU’s men’s basketball titles, they sold in record time. The second run is planned to be much bigger.
Indy Eleven to spill beans about future league, venue
The pro soccer team is planning a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to address lingering questions about where and in which league it will play next season.
Colts’ local TV ratings sacked for big loss in Luck-less year
In central Indiana, 83,700 fewer households on average tuned into Colts games this season compared to the team’s previous campaign. The decline came as NFL viewership overall took a significant hit.
Do IU’s basketball, football coaching woes portend cracks in Glass’ tenure?
It’s too early to pass judgment on men’s basketball coach Archie Miller, but that hasn’t stopped negative chatter on message boards after several disappointing performances. If it hasn’t already, that venom could spill onto IU Athletic Director Fred Glass.
New vintage car race coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IMS will be one of three tracks to host a racing exhibition featuring World War I-era vehicles.
Grateful south-side barber giving $100K to UIndy swimming program
Tom Bryant this fall sold his barber shop and adjoining property along Shelby Street to the University of Indianapolis. He then turned around and rewarded the school for helping save his life.
Paul George assists Pacers in scoring season-high TV rating
Three times as many central Indiana homes watched the Indiana Pacers play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 13 than the average audience for other televised Pacers games this season.
Pacers’ TV ratings soar by double digits this season
Central Indiana residents are flocking to their TVs and computers in growing numbers to watch Victor Oladipo and his upstart teammates beat expectations on the court this season.
Roundup: Hosting NBA All-Star game carries high costs; sponsors eye Pacers esports team
While the economic impact for the 2021 All-Star weekend could top $100 million for Indianapolis, the hard costs and soft expenses for the Pacers and city will easily reach eight figures.
Pacers unveil esports team’s name, Boomer-inspired logo
With regular five-on-five video games between franchises, the NBA 2K League is intended to mimic an NBA season, including staging playoffs and crowning a champion.
Roundup: Tickets for souped-up Pacers going for a song on secondary market
Despite the team’s surprising play, seats for Pacers home games are among the cheapest in the league on the secondary market.
Roundup: Esports effort shuffles Pacers exec ranks; Indy 500 trophy heads to Japan
Also, Joey Chestnut prepares to defend his shrimp-eating title in Indy, and the North American Soccer League suffers another blow.
Roundup: Pacers struggle at gate despite surprising start; Mini medal unveiled
The Blue and Gold are near the bottom of the NBA in terms of average attendance. But Boston, Chicago and Cleveland are on the way with help.
Indy Eleven still has shot at MLS expansion franchise
Sports Illustrated reported this week that Cincinnati, Sacramento and Nashville have the inside track on the first two MLS expansion franchises to be granted in December. But that doesn’t completely eliminate Indianapolis from the hunt.
Colts marketing Peyton Manning-branded wine
The Indianapolis Colts recently signed a three-year deal with New York-based Wine By Design to make a series of commemorative Colts wines, with bottles priced at up to $400 apiece.
Discover deal to give Big Ten championship football game new look
A sports marketer familiar with such deals told IBJ that the credit card company now likely ranks as one of the Big Ten Conference’s three biggest sponsors.
Sellout expected as Great One fuels ECHL All-Star ticket sales
The minor-league hockey all-star game in Indianapolis will be played under a new three-on-three format. But a bigger draw could be NHL great Wayne Gretzky’s participation.
Dungy predicts Manning will be in NFL front office job within five years
Based on conversations he’s had with Peyton Manning, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy says the former All-Pro quarterback is bound to become an NFL executive. And Dungy said he’d consider working for him.