Latest Blogs
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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
Danica could bring IMS $1.5 million plus pay day
It's a long way between Daytona and Indianapolis. But if Danica Patrick can continue to gain momentum between there and here, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway could score an additional $1.5 million or more in July.
Local golf pro to be enshrined in PGA Hall of Fame
Golf guru with a unique story will have his name inscribed in granite alongside the names of some of the game's greats at the PGA Museum of Golf in Florida March 12.
It’s time for Miles to address IndyCar fans directly
A State of the Series would help new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles start winning over current IndyCar fans and generating new interest in the series.
Speedway request for tax money could start heated debate
The IMS's first request for taxpayer assistance after more than 100 years in business has triggered heavy sighs from people fighting against such sports subsidies. If approved, does this open the door for more?
NBA owners must convince fans jersey ads not cash grab
NBA owners like Pacers' Herb Simon must explain that fans are getting something out of the deal to bring jersey ads into the league. Otherwise, the reaction could give the league and its teams a black eye.
Who is Indiana’s best college hoops coach? There are two answers
When it comes to Xs and Os, Butler's Brad Stevens is the man. If you want a consummate hardwood CEO, it's IU's Tom Crean, hands down.
Indy’s non-pursuit of NBA all-star game remains mystery
The NBA all-star game could deliver a larger economic impact than a Final Four for Indianapolis. Yet the effort to lure the lucrative event to either Bankers Life Fieldhouse or Lucas Oil Stadium is stuck in neutral.
Indy’s competition for 2018 Super Bowl getting ridiculous
As many as eight cities are lining up for a shot at hosting the 2018 Super Bowl. Indianapolis officials should expect some team owners to line up against them and some of their opponents to fight dirty to win this lucrative prize.
Big Ten basketball coaches pay hikes show no signs of slowing
Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean got a $640,000 raise at the start of this season. Why did Crean get such a raise and who's due to get a huge raise following this Big Ten season? Read on to find out.
Indians should holler loudest about ticket tax increase
Is Indianapolis' minor league baseball team getting a raw deal from the city? A look at their lease deal compared to the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts might make you think so.
NFL steals Indy’s Super Bowl idea, but shelves its moniker
The NFL is mandating a Super Bowl Village-like experience for all host cities starting this year in New Orleans. League officials think they have a better way to brand the concept. But do they?
Local leaders letting glow from 2012 Super Bowl fade
Though Allison Melangton has been tagged to lead the effort to bring the Super Bowl back to Indianapolis in 2018, she has no plans to take a page—or even a paragraph—from the 2012 bid.
Swarbrick, media take beating in wake of Te’o case
Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick took a lot of arrows during his Wednesday press conference addressing the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax. If the media wants someone to crucify, they need to look in the mirror.
Armstrong confession represents new beginning for local attorney
Bill Bock, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's lead attorney, was heavily criticized for going after retired cyclist Lance Armstrong. But Bock and USADA CEO Travis Tygart proved looking back can move you forward.
Huge rugby complex planned for former drive-in theater
If the Indiana Youth Rugby Foundation can raise another $500,000, construction on the nation's largest rugby complex will begin this spring at the site of the old Twin Aire Drive-In.
Shine exits Adidas Reebok to work for American Idol creator
The Logo Athletic founder is taking on a senior executive role with XIX Entertainment to help cross-promote the global firm's biggest sports and entertainment stars.
Super Bowl guru now looking to score Olympic gold for Indy
The Indiana Sports Corp. is making a bold bid to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials inside the cavernous Lucas Oil Stadium. And that's just the beginning of the ambitious plans the organization's new CEO is drawing up.
Ample reasons for Arians to stay with Colts
The Colts' offensive coordinator might realize the opportunities for him in Indianapolis outweigh anything he'll find anywhere else.