Simons give Indianapolis’ MLS efforts a big boost, experts say
The Simon family’s involvement in the city’s effort to attract a Major League Soccer team might have been the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis.
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Simon-owned PS&E says it’s ‘part of conversations’ about Indy MLS effort
Mel Raines, the CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, confirmed the company’s involvement Monday night, although she declined to specify whether it was stepping in as an investor.
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MLS commissioner attends Pacers game with Hogsett amid expansion talks
The game capped off a day of meetings between Garber and Hogsett, his deputies and some state officials, a source familiar with his plans told IBJ.
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Photo gallery: Pro volleyball All-Star Match draws full house to Fishers Event Center
In addition to traditional sales, many local volleyball clubs, collegiate programs and youth organizations were provided tickets, as well as through partnerships with the Hamilton County Sports Authority and Indiana Sports Corp.
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Indianapolis musicians to perform at Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match
The Indianapolis-based organization that served as creative director for 2024’s NBA All-Star Tip-Off celebration is lining up live music and art experiences for the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match.
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Braun says state would ‘regret’ not pursuing Indianapolis MLS team
Gov. Mike Braun confirmed he was among the state and local officials who met with MLS Commissioner Don Garber during his visit to Indianapolis this week amid the city’s push for a professional soccer team.
Pro volleyball set to bring all-star match to Fishers on Saturday
Several Indianapolis-area celebrities are expected to attend the match and participate in its pageantry. The event will also feature a pre-game show and numerous opportunities for spectators at the arena to participate in person and through social media.
Photo gallery: Pro volleyball team Ignite scores victory, praise at inaugural match
The Indy Ignite professional volleyball team made its debut Saturday night, earning a 3-1 victory against the Orlando Valkyries before a big crowd at the Fishers Event Center.
2024 Newsmaker: Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett
In April, Hogsett made a surprise announcement that the city would pursue a Major League Soccer team and said he was talking with representatives of a yet-to-be-named ownership group about the possibility.
NBA ratings are down. Three-pointers are up. And the discourse is everywhere.
The NBA signed 11-year, $76 billion broadcast contracts this year, but that euphoria has given way to a winter of discontent for the league.
City makes request to acquire downtown heliport as part of proposed stadium district
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is expected to consider the deal Friday during its monthly board meeting, although no sale would be finalized until the heliport is fully decommissioned.
McGinnis memorabilia — including championship rings — to be auctioned Nov. 30
The live sale is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. online with bidding also available in person at Ripley Auctions’ gallery at 5451 N. Rural St. in Indianapolis.
Q&A with Joey Graziano, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Just months after leading the NBA’s effort with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, lifelong New Yorker Joey Graziano made the move to Indianapolis to take on a new role, this time with the parent company of the Indiana Pacers.
Indianapolis keeping NFL Scouting Combine through at least 2026
The decision, announced by the league Thursday, will keep the five-day event in the same city where it has been held since 1987.
Caitlin Clark commands all attention, even in LPGA Tour pro-am
Clark played 18 holes Wednesday in what was by all accounts the most watched pro-am round in LPGA Tour history.
Caitlin Clark steps off court, onto fairway to play in LPGA pro-am
The Fever star will be playing the front nine with Nelly Korda, the LPGA’s player of the year, and the back nine with 10-time Major winner Annika Sorenstam.
Stephanie White—reported favorite for Fever job—out as Sun coach
If the Indiana Fever are interested in hiring Stephanie White as head coach, as media sources have reported, the WNBA team’s path is now much clearer.
Q&A with Dave Calabro, WTHR-TV Channel 13 sports director
In December, Calabro will retire as sports director at WTHR-TV Channel 13 and end a 32-year run at the station.
WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
It’s the third expansion franchise the league will add over the next two years, with Golden State and Toronto getting the other two.
Fever’s Clark breaks WNBA rookie scoring record as playoffs loom
The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer added another scoring title to her résumé during a 110-109 victory Sunday over the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez discusses business career at Rally conference
Now, as CEO of A-Rod Corp., he is a business leader who transitioned into the world of real estate investment, tech startups and team ownership.
IBJ Podcast: Fever emcee’s story of getting the gig is the ultimate in moxie, initiative
Olivia West developed an entrepreneurial mindset as a 4-H champion in La Porte and honed her talent for working crowds on a makeshift stage in her family’s barn. Now she’s hosting Fever and Pacers games—and that’s just her side job.
New report shows soccer stadium taxing district could generate $2.1B over 32 years
Of the $2.1 billion in taxes expected to be generated through the district from 2025 to 2056, about $1.7 billion would come from state income and sales and use taxes, the report says.
MLS commissioner: Indy doing ‘everything right’ in bid to join league
While Mayor Joe Hogsett said he hopes to work with a prospective investor group to file an application by the end of the year to join Major League Soccer, Commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday he considers the process to be in its infancy.