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Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
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Q&A: What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidance
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Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
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Lebanon considering creating $13.7M in trails, green space for business park
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Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
Luck good bet as corporate pitchman, but no sure thing
Only 36 percent of American consumers know who Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is. That pales in comparison to the 83 percent that know Peyton Manning.
Soaring Colts, NFL merchandise sales boost local firm’s profits
Merchandise sales for NFL teams represented by Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc. are up 27 percent over the same period a year ago. A line of goods commemorating Peyton Manning's return to Indy could push sales higher.
Indy market near top of NFL in TV ratings
The Colts home opener this year scored a television rating more than 20 percent higher than last year's opener. Colts Chief Operating Officer Pete Ward’s synopsis of the game’s ratings in Indianapolis: “Pretty strong football town!”
Colts, NFL season ticket holders offered added perks
NFL season ticket holders to be offered free Red Zone feeds on their cell phones, exclusive downloads for the Madden football video game and more. NFL executives are promising new perks will be offered each season.
Jackson, Rice tackling one of area’s toughest golf courses
Bo Jackson and Jerry Rice will tee it up alongside Finish Line CEO Glenn Lyon on Tuesday at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel at a golf outing to raise funds for youth sports initiatives.
New boss ready to overhaul month of May in Indy
Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles is showing the guts it takes to move the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a positive direction. And he's not afraid to part with sacred tradition to do it.
Indy needs bigger pile of corporate cash to win 2018 Super Bowl
Indianapolis Super Bowl Bid Committee officials said Friday they’ll need to raise $5 million more in advance corporate and private donations for the 2018 game than they did for the 2012 Super Bowl.
IndyCar ponders overseas expansion to counter troubles at home
IndyCar Series officials are talking about launching a winter mini-series as early as 2015, while one of the sport's most popular drivers is having trouble finding a ride for the 2014 regular season.
IU rolling out capital campaign to improve Assembly Hall
Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass said Monday that he wouldn't replace Assembly Hall if he could do it "for free." IU officials plan to launch a capital campaign later this year to improve the 42-year-old venue.
Toyota takes over Southwest’s spot at Lucas Oil Stadium
Expanded sponsorship deal with Japanese auto maker should score Colts at least $5 million over the next five years, sports marketers said.
Colts’ Luck to do more than merely pitch Klipsch products
Andrew Luck plans to help Indianapolis-based audio company design new products bearing his name. The second-year NFL quarterback also says this isn't his last sponsorship deal to be announced this year.
Star-studded sports car race could kick off month of May at Indy
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are interested in an endurance sports car race to kick off the run up to the Indy 500 the way the Rolex 24 at Daytona kicks off festivities leading up to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race.
Irsay drives home points with Twitter rant
Colts owner Jim Irsay had two messages for the team's fans following Sunday's loss to Buffalo. And he let them be heard loud and clear through his unusually strong preseason rant.
Indy’s new pro soccer team hits ticket sales milestone
Indy Eleven, the city’s new professional soccer franchise, has been on a season ticket sales tear since the International Champions Cup game was announced—and that sales push continues. Team officials now shooting for new goal by Nov. 11.
Tony Stewart risking his business enterprise with reckless decisions
It’s time Tony Stewart gets a reality check. And it’s probably time for one of his business associates or friends to give it to him.
Angie’s List back on track with IndyCar Series deal
If Angie's List decides to make its involvement with the IndyCar Series a major part of its marketing campaign, it could be a big coup for the series and the team the company partners with. Angie's List pours tens of millions of dollars into marketing annually.
40,000 plus fans, global media throng to attend soccer game at Lucas Oil Stadium
Thousands of attendees at Thursday's event will come from outside the area and the game is broadcast in 150 countries, giving Indianapolis nationwide and global exposure.
Local TV blackout key to Brickyard 400 survival
While only 75,000 people attended Sunday's Brickyard 400, more than 230,000 central Indiana residents watched the race live on television. Speedway officials must induce those TV-watching fans to buy tickets and fill the stands.