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Schoettle grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Southport High School and Indiana University. He then departed on a tour of middle Indiana, reporting for papers in Greenwood, Frankfort, Columbus and Franklin before landing at IBJ in 1998. At his previous jobs, he spent a decade as a political and government reporter. Beyond writing, Schoettle’s passions include animals and wildlife, watching all manner of television and long-distance cycling and running. Though he put away his trumpet many years ago, he remains an avid music fan. Schoettle shares his home in Southport with his wife, Elizabeth, three salty dogs and three sweet cats. Preferring to live in a “park-like setting,” one of his primary goals each spring and summer is to see how seldom he can mow his front lawn.

Articles

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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