Marathon joins unique, Gannett-created race series
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is one of seven U.S. marathons that have teamed with Virginia-based media conglomerate Gannett Co. to form a nationwide marathon series.
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Fatal IndyCar crash creates difficult decisions for Hulman CEO
It’s easy to have a knee-jerk reaction in the wake of a tragedy like the Aug. 23 accident at Pocono that killed IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson. It could also be devastating for the open-wheel series.
St. Vincent to sponsor, occupy new Pacers training center
The Indiana Pacers’ $50 million, five-story training venue will be called the St. Vincent Center and offer primary care, cardiovascular and sports performance services for the public.
Is Wayne just a pawn in Belichick’s war on Colts?
Some conspiracy theorists are bound to jump to the conclusion that the New England Patriots are signing Reggie Wayne just to get dirt on the Colts.
Pacers receive CIB approval for $50M practice facility
The five-story practice facility across the street from Bankers Life Fieldhouse would contain a gymnasium and offices for basketball operations and Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Pacers want to build training complex on city-owned land
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is expected to ask the Capital Improvement Board to let it construct a building on city-owned land just east of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
NextRadio’s deals with cell carriers may revive radio
Emmis Chairman Jeff Smulyan and his followers have further to travel to reach their goal of turning smartphones into the new-age transistor radio for the masses.
IU’s Adidas deal scores even more than school expected
Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass said his eyes were opened after the school hired a consultant last year for a year-long study of the school’s brand value.
Gymnastics event breaks attendance record
The P&G Gymnastic Championships—which crowned national champions in men’s and women’s events—drew 16 percent more fans than last year's event in Pittsburgh and more than 30 percent more than the 2013 event in Hartford, Connecticut.
Lawyer with local roots turning out to be master marketer with DeflateGate goods
Ten days after launching his company selling goods commemorating the New England Patriots’ and Tom Brady’s part in a football deflating scandal, Mike Lieber has gotten coverage in the Boston Globe, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and ESPN.
Cash woes vex teams in IndyCar
A new lawsuit that claims Andretti Autosport—one of the IndyCar Series’ biggest teams—is on the brink of insolvency has many questioning the viability of the open-wheel series itself.
Andretti denies lawsuit claim that IndyCar team in dire straits
Two partners in Andretti Sports Marketing contend that Michael Andretti's racing team is on the brink of insolvency. They've sued for control of the marketing and promotions firm.
Colts move, close joint practice with Bears
Colts officials say a lack of hotel space in Anderson is to blame for their decision to move joint practices with the Chicago Bears out of the public eye to the Colts training camp in Indianapolis.
Colts ink millions of dollars in new sponsorship deals
Bolstered by the emergence of all-star quarterback Andrew Luck and the billing as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, the Indianapolis Colts signed 25 new sponsors expected to add a low seven-figure sum to the team’s coffers.
NBA proposed rule change would let teams expand marketing reach
Proposed changes that would let National Basketball Association teams substantially expand their marketing areas could generate more than $1 million annually for the Indiana Pacers.
IndyCar TV ratings hitting major milestones on cable
The Aug. 2 broadcast of the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio drew 660,000 viewers, making it the most watched IndyCar race on NBC Sports Network since the open-wheel series signed its deal with the cable channel in 2008.
Colts to expand 56th Street training complex
The expansion includes a swimming pool and office space. Team officials also are hoping to enlarge the facility’s main entry area and lobby.
Sherwin-Williams ready to make mark on Speedway, IndyCar Series
Part of Sherwin-Williams' sponsorship deal includes supplying more than $1 million worth of paint to refurbish the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and to keep IndyCar Series teams brightly colored.
Three candidates surface to replace Walker as IndyCar boss
Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles has a tall order to find someone willing to sit on the hot seat to be vacated at season’s end by Derrick Walker.
Former Pacer plans event to boost entrepreneurs
Former Indiana Pacer Jonathan Bender is returning to Indy to give new entrepreneurs a fast-break start. The event is designed to connect minority and women-owned startups with investors.