Paul George committed to playing for Pacers in 2017-18
The four-time All-Star forward provided clarity on his short-term plan Thursday before playing in a charity softball game.
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Luck eager to start throwing as offseason rehab continues
Five months after Colts quarterback Andrew Luck had surgery for a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder, the league’s highest-paid player declined to give specifics about how soon he might be back on the field.
Manning to advise Riddell on product development
A five-time NFL MVP who retired after the 2015 season, Peyton Manning wore Riddell's helmets and shoulder pads throughout his career with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
Fever try to keep sponsorship, ticket sales up as star moves to front office
Fueled by the farewell tour of 15-year veteran and fan favorite Tamika Catchings, the WNBA team had a stellar 2016 in terms of attendance and revenue. But Fever officials are more intent on looking forward than back as the 2017 season tips off.
Indy 500 takeaways: Andretti’s six-driver strategy pays off
The motorsports critics kept saying Andretti Autosport was stretching itself too thin by fielding an audacious six entries for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. But four of those entries combined to lead 95 of the 200 laps Sunday, including the last one.
California man accused of defrauding former Colt of more than $4.5M
Kenneth Ray Cleveland stands accused of defrauding a 13-year NFL player while serving as his financial adviser.
IUPUI preserves Indianapolis 500 artifacts using 3-D technology
Race fans can now view more than a dozen pieces of Indianapolis 500 history not on view in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum by using a new 3-D internet database.
Manning’s number to be retired during fall ceremony in Indy
Peyton Manning will become the first Indianapolis Colts player to have his jersey retired during a two-day celebration of his career this fall.
Former Indiana Pacers coach George Irvine dies at 69
George Irvine became Indiana's head coach in 1984 after three seasons as an assistant with the team. He later returned as the Pacers interim coach in 1988-89.
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."
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.