Pritchard to use aggressive approach on Pacers’ revamp
Kevin Pritchard, who is succeeding Larry Bird as the Pacers' president of basketball operations, says, "I want to make deals."
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Colts devote most draft picks to shoring up defense
General Manager Chris Ballard used his first three picks on defensive players, and then added three more defensive guys Saturday in hopes of fixing Indy’s most glaring flaw.
Reports: Bird stepping down as Pacers president
Numerous media outlets are reporting that Larry Bird is resigning from his post with the Indiana Pacers after leading basketball operations for 13 out of the last 14 years.
Speedway to ban smoking in grandstands starting in October
Beginning with the Red Bull Air Race, most of the smoke spectators see and smell from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grandstands will waft from exhaust pipes or screeching tires.
George’s future could dictate Pacers’ offseason moves
The questions started less than an hour after the Indiana Pacers season officially ended.
UPDATE: Pacers hope to lap field with splashy bid for NBA All-Star Game
Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird on Monday delivered the city’s bid to host the 2021 NBA All-Star Game to NBA executives in New York City in a specially-themed IndyCar.
NBA All-Star Game would mean global marketing bounce
The NBA All-Star Game is broadcast to 215 countries and territories in 49 languages, according to NBA officials. In China alone, nearly 40 million people watch the game and another 10 million do so in Europe.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment hires Catchings for executive role
Former WNBA standout Tamika Catchings has been named director of player programs and franchise development with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the organization announced Monday afternoon.
F1 driver Alonso to miss Monaco Grand Prix to race at Indy 500
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso plans to race for McLaren at the Indianapolis 500, marking McLaren’s first Indy 500 appearance in 38 years.
Pacers bring back Stephenson for stretch run
More than two years after the 6-foot-5 guard left in free agency, the Pacers re-signed the talented but mercurial player on Thursday as the team struggles to make the playoffs.
NFL owners approve several rules changes, considering others
At the busy league meetings Tuesday, owners passed several rules changes, adopting resolutions they believe will speed the game and improve player safety.
Former Fever star Catchings buys Indianapolis tea shop
Eventually, Tamika Catchings plans to franchise Tea’s Me and develop her own blend, likely called “Tamika’s Tea.”
Silver tells NBA team owners to take note of player-rest issue
The rest issue has been an even hotter-than-usual talking point in the NBA of late with teams like Golden State and Cleveland electing to rest superstars in recent nationally televised games.
Longtime Lucas Oil Stadium director departing for speedway
Mike Fox, who spent 33 years as stadium director at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Hoosier Dome, will now oversee facility operations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Colts to hold training camp at Indy training center this year
After spending the past seven years at Anderson University, the team is electing to use its practice facility on the northwest side of Indianapolis for camp. The Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center does not contain seating for spectators, so the practices at the facility will be closed to the public.
Indy Fuel owners plan $20 million Greenwood Iceplex
Father-and-son duo Jim and Sean Hallett announced plans Thursday to build a hockey and ice-skating facility on six acres in Freedom Park, south of Smith Valley Road between State Road 135 and U.S. 31 South.
George stays with Pacers but wanted input on trade talks
After almost a week of speculation about Paul George's future, the Indiana Pacers decided to stand pat at the trade deadline Thursday.
As trade rumors swirl, George gets back to work with Pacers
With the NBA trade deadline set for 3 p.m. Thursday, four-time All-Star Paul George tried to tamp down speculation by staying focused on his job.
Indy Eleven’s owner, investment group say there’s urgency to MLS bid
The window on Ersal Ozdemir’s dream of bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to Indianapolis might be closing—fast.
St. Louis, San Diego among top bidders for Major League Soccer expansion
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday that having stadium financing in place is a condition for selection.