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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
Loss of Hibbert would be tough for Pacers fans to stomach
Pacers' new basketball operations boss Donnie Walsh faces his first difficult decision concerning restricted free agent Roy Hibbert.
Despite tepid fan response to draft, Pacers hope to sell ‘team’
Less than five minutes into his new job as Pacers basketball operations boss, Donnie Walsh was already trying to sell fans on paying to see five guys play as one. Next season we'll see if that sales pitch works in the star-driven NBA.
Bird, Simon responses raise questions about Pacers ownership
On Wednesday, Larry Bird told a group of reporters that he isn't interested in owning the Pacers. But team owner Herb Simon said he'd keep "an open mind" about the possibility.
Despite playoff, college football title still tarnished
If college football truly wants to take all the tarnish off its national championship crown, it’s going to have to scrap the bowl system and construct a playoff that includes all the contenders. And even a few pretenders.
Is Bird’s last act a betrayal of Herb Simon?
If it's true that Larry Bird is leaving the Indiana Pacers, it's easier to figure out why he might be exiting than the way he's slamming the door on his bosses.
IMS IndyCar road race seen as threat to Indy 500
There is little to no chance the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host an IndyCar road race this year, next year or for the foreseeable future.
Peyton might not have built LOS, but he certainly filled it
In the wake of a 2-14 season and the departure of Peyton Manning, the Colts have hired an outside sales firm and six summer interns to bolster season ticket sales. Meeting last year's home attendance mark will be a challenge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.