NCAA in ‘wait and see’ mode on RFRA revision
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday the association spoke with lawmakers and the governor of Indiana about how best to revise the state’s new religious objections law.
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Are Duke backers steering clear of this year’s Final Four?
When it comes to ticket sales by state for this year's Final Four, there are some surprising trends. More ticket sales are coming out of Kentucky than any other state by a wide margin. Indiana is still a very strong market. But where are all the Duke fans?
RFRA controversy creates problem for NCAA beyond Indiana’s borders
Over the next seven years, the NCAA has selected the sites of seven men’s Final Fours and six women’s Final Fours. Of those 13 Final Fours, only one—Minneapolis in 2019—is being played in a state that has passed legislation making it outright illegal to discriminate against gay people.
Decisions ahead for NCAA family travel program
Getting to the Final Four won't be as costly for the parents of many players this week, thanks to an NCAA pilot program that is helping pay for families of athletes to travel to Indianapolis.
‘Near picture-perfect’ Final Four pumps up economic impact for Indy
The inclusion of Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State and Wisconsin should mean even more spending in Indianapolis for this year's Final Four than originally anticipated.
Manhole inspections nearly complete in downtown Indianapolis
The utility company originally planned to inspect about 300 manholes, but decided to bring in out-of-state crews to conduct inspections on more than 1,200 manholes following a series of explosions.
Final Four payoff from 2004 NCAA pact continuing to escalate
A deal struck 10 years ago to bring the men’s Final Four to Indianapolis every five years has become a much-beefier cash cow for the city than any of the pact’s architects could have imagined.
UPDATE: NCAA to ‘examine implications’ of ‘freedom’ bill
NCAA President Mark Emmert says the association is keeping an eye on the impact of the "Religious Freedom Restoration" bill that Gov. Mike Pence signed into law Thursday.
LOPRESTI: Organized to the teeth for the Final Four, but for one detail
The Final Four is so close, you can almost hear the trombones in the pep bands. Look around downtown.
NCAA appeal says students will lose if amateur sports rules tossed
The Indianapolis-based NCAA presented its case to the U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday in an effort to reverse a judge’s ruling that the organization is running a multibillion-dollar cartel that cheats athletes.
NCAA revenue climbs for 14th straight year
National Collegiate Athletic Association revenue rose as income from investments doubled and media rights agreements brought in more money for college sport’s governing body.
New NCAA legislation on academic misconduct in works
A group of 20 university presidents and college athletics administrators is crafting a proposal to better define when the NCAA should investigate cases of academic cheating by student athletes.
Purdue cuts football season ticket prices to get fans back
Purdue football games drew an average of about 35,000 fans during home games last year, the lowest level since 1951.
Swarbrick suggests new model for athletics
In recent interviews with IBJ, University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said he’d be willing to consider a model that allows student-athletes to profit from certain activities away from the field.
2015 Forty Under 40: Jeff Jarnecke
Jeff Jarnecke, 37, director of championships and alliances at the NCAA, is a sports organizer in a league of his own.
UIndy hoops arena getting renovations thanks to local auto dealer
Ray Skillman Auto Group has pledged $500,000 to replace the basketball floor and install improved lighting in the 4,000-seat Nicoson Hall, home of the nationally ranked Greyhounds.
Perceptions, plans outlined for this year’s Final Four
NCAA Final Four host committee officials said Tuesday that Fan Fest would open April 3; youth clinics and a 5K walk to help support Coaches vs. Cancer will be held April 4; 3,200 children would dribble around town April 5; and the annual March Madness Music Festival will be held April 3-5.
NCAA restores Paterno’s football wins record in settlement
The National Collegiate Athletic Association reached an agreement that will restore 111 wins it stripped from former Pennsylvania State University football coach Joe Paterno after the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal.
NCAA investigates unprecedented rise in academic fraud cases
The more than 20 open cases represent an “epidemic,” according to NCAA Vice President of Enforcement Jonathan Duncan.
NCAA revenue rises for 14th straight year as changes loom
The growth comes as the Indianapolis-based NCAA prepares major governance changes aimed at providing more money to athletes, and continues to fight lawsuits and public pressure that challenge its structure.