ABC’s Jeff Van Gundy gives MSA nod of appreciation
Former New York Knicks coach tells national TV audience there were no louder NBA venues than the old Chicago Stadium and Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
Anthony Schoettle
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Purdue’s slow-growth investments paying off big
Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter has used a slow-growth, high-yield formula to build the Boilers into a top-five program.
IndyCar’s China race, Izod title sponsorship in jeopardy
IndyCar officials are hustling to find a replacement for its August race in Qingdao, China so it doesn't run afoul of its sponsorship agreements.
RGIII not playing No. 2 to Luck in sponsor deals, fan appeal
Robert Griffin III appears to be a hotter commodity with sponsors, fans and sports card traders than No. 1 pick Andrew Luck. There could be a rush to get deals done before the Summer Olympics.
Brickyard boss likely to have sway over Bernard’s future
Though he keeps a low profile, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus will have a big say in whether Randy Bernard survives after this year as the IndyCar Series leader.
Speedway traditions sacrificed, and IndyCar better for it
Three years ago when the board overseeing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway fired one of its own as CEO, it looked like IndyCar racing was headed for an ugly crash. Today, the future looks much brighter.
Playoff run pushes Pacers closer to profitability
The Indiana Pacers’ playoff run and a decreased player payroll—along with $10 million from the city’s Capital Improvement Board—have brought the team closer to breaking even this year, but not out of the red, sports business experts say.
Pacers reach critical time to showcase character
It would be easy for the Indiana Pacers to seek revenge during Thursday's game for assaults leveled in this playoff series by the Miami Heat. But it's a crucial time to for the team to show this market how much class they have, whether in victory or defeat.
Andretti Autosport may expand into NASCAR
Sources close to Indianapolis-based Andretti Autosport say officials for the IndyCar Series team are talking to Dodge executives about putting a team in NASCAR next year.
Indy 500 Last Row Party rolls out new features
One of the Indy 500’s best peripheral events, the Last Row Party celebrates its 40th anniversary. Organizers have several special activities and guests slated this year.
Bicycle race to debut in Speedway
More than 400 two-wheel racers and thousands of spectators are expected to descend on downtown Speedway June 1 for the first Tri West Criterium. Top cyclists are expected to hit average speeds of near 30 miles an hour on a tight, closed course.
Pacers, Indy 500 put spotlight on city but won’t quiet critics
Roughly 14 million people watched sporting events in Indy from last Thursday to Sunday. Those numbers make it easier to argue that Indy's sports initiatives are worth the expense.
Local market tunes in Pacers playoff in ‘huge’ numbers
On Sunday, the Indiana Pacers grabbed the attention of a big chunk of the local market, drawing nearly 10 times the television audience they did for their regular-season games.
MainGate enjoys boost from Pacers’ playoff ‘gold-out’ promotion
A deep playoff run by the Indiana Pacers could be good news for Indianapolis-based merchandising company MainGate Inc., which produced the promotional T-shirts used at Thursday night’s victory over the Miami Heat and is working on promotions for future games.
Slow cars causing big concerns on Speedway’s fast Friday
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard is confident Lotus is in the series for the long haul. Many owners and drivers want Lotus out of the Indianapolis 500 field this May. One owner called the Lotus powered cars "disgusting." Others said they're flat-out dangerous.
IMS officials hope new cars boost attendance, TV ratings
Gearheads are sure to be excited over the new engine and chassis package at the Indianapolis 500 this year, but IMS and IndyCar Series officials hope the highly publicized changes will be enough to grab the attention of more casual fans and create an attendance and TV ratings boost.
New ads reflect IMS’ more-aggressive sponsorship mindset
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is selling advertising along the world-famous, 103-year-old race course for the first time ever, a break with tradition that promises to boost its financial firepower as racetracks nationwide are struggling.
Herff Jones goes digital to invigorate yearbook sales
Local firm hired Carmel-based MediaSauce two years ago to help design, develop and market Stitch, a platform for schools to create an online version of their yearbook. The product, tested at 54 schools, is expected to roll out nationally in July.
Pacers becoming locals’ dream, NBA’s nightmare
In terms of TV viewership and media coverage, there could be nothing worse for the NBA and its big-city sponsors than a Pacers-Spurs final. Naturally that makes Hoosiers smile all the more.
NBA’s Stern offers contradictory message on flopping, Pacers coach
It seems odd that while NBA Commissioner David Stern said Sunday that flopping in the league is a problem, Pacers Coach Frank Vogel is writing a check to the NBA for essentially saying the same thing.