NBA owners OK advertising patches on jerseys
A three-year pilot program for the ads will begin in the 2017-18 season, which coincides with Nike replacing Adidas as the league’s official uniform supplier.
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Colts hire actuarial expert to lead analytics evaluations
John Park is expected to use statistical research to help the Indianapolis Colts evaluate players, coaches and salary cap moves.
Patriots fans sue NFL over team’s ‘Deflategate’ punishment
A group of New England Patriots fans have sued the NFL in an effort to recover the first-round draft pick taken from the team as punishment for the "Deflategate" scandal.
Colts to return to Anderson University for training camp
The Indianapolis Colts will hold training camp at Anderson University for the seventh straight summer, team officials announced Wednesday.
Colts to build Manning statue in front of stadium, retire No. 18
At a Friday press conference with Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay compared the soon-to-be-built statue memorializing Manning’s career to the gravesite of rocker Jim Morrison.
Colts plan to honor Manning at Friday news conference
The Colts plan to honor former quarterback Peyton Manning at noon Friday in Indianapolis, the team announced Thursday afternoon. Manning announced his retirement March 6 in Denver.
Hasselbeck retires after 18 seasons, joins ESPN as analyst
The Colts went 5-3 last season with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck starting in place of Andrew Luck, who missed much of the season with injuries.
Colts re-sign NFL’s oldest player to two-year contract
Adam Vinatieri, 43, has agreed to terms to remain with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Tuesday, one day before NFL free agency begins.
Peyton Manning set to make retirement announcement
The quarterback will leave the game a five-time league MVP with two Super Bowl wins, one with the Colts in 2007 and again with the Broncos this year. He played in two other championships.
Questions linger about relevance of NFL Combine drills
Mathematic and scientific advancement have taken player appraisal to places far beyond 40-yard dash times, bench-press repetitions and vertical leaps.
NFL teams use scouting combine as more than numbers game
Football fans see the annual NFL Scouting Combine as a chance to see players’ times, jumps and drills. NFL executives are just as interested in getting behind-the-scenes answers through medical checks and personal interviews.
Texas A&M, Colts settle ’12th Man’ trademark suit
Texas A&M University says it has reached a settlement agreement with the Indianapolis Colts in the school's federal lawsuit it says was meant to protect its "12th Man" trademark from infringement.
Fuson: NBA All-Star Game economic impact bigger than anticipated
City and Indiana Pacers officials will decide after they get bid requirements later this summer whether to pursue the NBA All-Star Game for Indianapolis.
All-star team of local officials joining NBA All-Star Game mission
In a sign of the city’s serious intent to host the game, Pacers President Rick Fuson will be accompanied by presidents and vice presidents of Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp. as he travels to Toronto this week.
Fever star Catchings samples business side of basketball
The 10-time All-Star spent a few weeks in January as an intern in the NBA offices as part of a program to help players consider their post-retirement options.
Super Bowl ads stick to classic themes, wiener dogs
There’s a fine line between standing out and risking offense, and this year the Super Bowl advertisers are going for the safety: movie and rock stars, anthemic songs and cute animals.
Manning’s legal team looked into documentary
Private investigators working for former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning visited the source of a report that he and other star athletes had obtained performance-enhancing drugs before the documentary aired late last year.
NFL conducting comprehensive investigation of Manning
The NFL says it is conducting a comprehensive review of allegations that former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had human growth hormone delivered to his house when he played for the Colts.
Former Colts coach, broadcaster Marchibroda dies at 84
Ted Marchibroda went 71-58 in nine seasons with the Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts and 2-4 in the playoffs. He was the first head coach inducted into Indy's Ring of Honor. He also was a radio color commentator for the Colts from 1999 to 2006.
Colts fans snap up travel packages for London game
Bullseye Event Group is aiming to fill a Boeing 747 airliner with Indianapolis Colts fans for next season's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. So far, 100 travel packages have been sold.