Peyton Manning returns to Indianapolis this weekend with a shot at a doubly historic homecoming. He can pass Brett Favre for the most career regular season victories by a starting NFL quarterback and as the league's all-time leading passer.
Pierre Garcon, who now plays for the Washington Redskins, and his lawyers accused the Manhattan-based FanDuel of exploiting him and other National Football League players to grow its business.
Mel Daniels, the Hall of Fame center who helped the Indiana Pacers win three American Basketball Association titles, died Friday. Daniels later was an assistant coach, executive and scout with the Pacers.
The Indianapolis Indians have had a good month. The Triple-A Minor League Baseball team signed a rent-free, 20-year lease deal with the city for Victory Field two weeks ago and this week locked up a deal with its parent club.
Sales of season tickets, merchandise and sponsorships are all up. Attendance is expected to match—or even exceed—the 2013-2014 season. And the stadium deal the Pacers struck with the city’s Capital Improvement Board last year has freed the franchise to make investments it hopes will pay dividends long term.
It was a stunning collapse for the previously unflappable Fever, who had staved off elimination five straight times in the playoffs leading into Wednesday night’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Indians will pay no rent, but will continue to cover all maintenance, repairs and operational expenses.
State and federal lawmakers are taking a serious look at the legality of the services of fantasy football goliaths DraftKings and FanDuel—a move that could put the companies out of business in Indiana and other states.
James Morris, vice chairman of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been chosen for the biennial prize. As part of the honor, he will recommend a recipient for a $100,000 grant.
The case has widespread implications for pro athletes and cities with sports franchises that tax visiting players’ incomes. It’s rooted in part in a challenge brought by former Indianapolis Colt Jeff Saturday.
After several tests, engineers have certified that the roof is now fully operable, according to a written statement from the Indiana State Convention and Building Authority.
Tamika Catchings scored 14 points and made key defensive plays to lead Indiana to a 66-51 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, advancing the Fever to the WNBA Finals for the first time in three years.
The Colts had better not even think of losing to the New York Jets in Monday night’s home opener.
The Ohio Supreme Court has delayed its decision that struck down the way Cleveland taxes visiting professional athletes while the city appeals. At issue are challenges by retired Colts center Jeff Saturday and former Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer.
Indianapolis Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson and Head Coach Chuck Pagano spent last week trying to dispel the notion there was internal friction. Team owner Jim Irsay added his voice to the chorus Sunday after an ugly Colts loss.
The owner of the Indiana Pacers has asked a court to declare that his late brother Mel’s estate and widow have no financial stake in the team.
The Indiana Pacers have become the 10th National Basketball Association team to buy their Development League affiliate. The Fort Wayne Mad Ants will become their exclusive farm team.
The Indiana Pacers and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA’s D-League plan a “major announcement” Wednesday afternoon. Several media reports have said the Pacers are negotiating to buy the Ants.
The Indiana Pacers’ $50 million, five-story training venue will be called the St. Vincent Center and offer primary care, cardiovascular and sports performance services for the public.
The five-story practice facility across the street from Bankers Life Fieldhouse would contain a gymnasium and offices for basketball operations and Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
