CIB OKs Pacers subsidy after promise of no additional taxes
The city’s Capital Improvement Board on Monday afternoon unanimously approved a $160 million, 10-year finance package to the Indiana Pacers for the operations of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
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Stephen Simon surfaces as Pacers’ heir apparent
Stephen Simon has been increasingly involved with the team since his father, Herb, acquired full ownership of the franchise before the death of Herb’s brother Melvin in 2009.
Indy Fuel sign 5-year farm pact with Chicago Blackhawks
Given the fan following for the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks in central Indiana, the agreement stands to be a significant boost for the Fuel, who begin play in October at the renovated Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Budding Pacers star George lands Gatorade contract
On Friday, Gatorade will introduce Pacer Paul George as its newest NBA spokesman in a lineup that already features prominent athletes such as Dwyane Wade, Peyton Manning, Serena Williams and Derek Jeter.
Colts owner Irsay’s court hearing delayed
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office issued a statement Tuesday saying the hearing was postponed "unless or until" formal charges are filed against him.
Colts owner enters treatment center following arrest
Jim Irsay's family says the Indianapolis Colts owner has placed himself in health care treatment following his arrest on preliminary charges of driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance.
Irsay arrest may bring NFL punishment, sharpen scrutiny on bowl bid
The drug-related arrest of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay could bring repercussions from the National Football League and might play a factor in the city's bid for the 2018 Super Bowl.
Soccer team owner concedes battle for stadium funds this year
The owner of the Indy Eleven soccer franchise has conceded that his push for state financing help for a proposed 18,500-seat, $87 million stadium in Indianapolis will have to wait on the bench for another legislative session.
Analysis casts doubt on revenue projection for soccer stadium
The Indy Eleven soccer team would generate just $2 million to $4 million a year in ticket sales, a fraction of the $51 million that owner Ersal Ozdemir has estimated a new downtown stadium would generate including non-soccer events, according to an independent analysis.
Indy Eleven says new stadium crucial for long-term success
The Indy Eleven won’t play its first game for nearly seven weeks. But officials with the North American Soccer League franchise say there’s already an urgent need to plow ahead with building the team an $87 million stadium.
Team owner pitches lawmakers on soccer stadium
Indy Eleven owner Ersal Ozdemir fielded questions from legislators Thursday about the $87 million, state-financed outdoor stadium he has proposed. The meeting started with a warm reception for Ozdemir, and lacked any testimony against the plan.
Indiana House gatekeeper open to soccer stadium
House Ways and Means Chairman Tim Brown said lawmakers will consider a plan by the IndyEleven soccer team to finance an $87 million stadium. The proposal is likely to be attached to an existing Senate bill.
Soccer team seeks state help for $87M downtown stadium
Indy Eleven owner Ersal Ozdemir hopes state lawmakers will help him finance construction of a multi-use soccer stadium with 18,500 seats in downtown Indianapolis.
Indy Fuel gets commitments from 500 season-ticket buyers
The Indy Fuel said Wednesday that the response has been better than expected considering the hockey team’s formation was just announced in late November.
IU professors’ invention tracks eyes to detect brain injuries
Two Indiana University School of Optometry professors are tackling diagnosis of one of the most difficult medical problems facing sports teams at every level: head injuries.
NFL wild-card games deliver big weekend numbers
Four games averaged 34.7 million viewers for the most-watched wild-card weekend on record. The Colts-Chiefs game was one of the highest rated ever among early-Saturday wild-card contests.
Bengals join Packers, Colts with sellout preventing blackouts
All four of the National Football League’s wild-card playoff games will be televised in their host team’s local market after corporate support helped ensure sellouts.
UPDATE: Colts get extension to avoid blackout
The Indianapolis Colts now have until 4:35 p.m. Friday to reach a sellout to ensure their playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs will be televised in central Indiana.
UPDATE: Colts get extension on TV blackout
If the Colts don’t sell out their first-round playoff game by 4:35 p.m. Friday, NFL officials say they will pull the Saturday broadcast from the central Indiana television market.
NEWSMAKERS: Andrew Luck
After starting every game as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts during an 11-5 rookie season in 2012, Andrew Luck was a hot commercial commodity heading into 2013.