MainGate scores huge Super Bowl merchandising deal
Indianapolis-based MainGate beat out more than a dozen bidders to sell merchandise at 40 NFL-sanctioned hotels during the 10-day Super Bowl festivities next season.
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‘Turbo’ off to slower-than-expected start at box office
The Indianapolis-based IndyCar Series and open-wheel racing enthusiasts were hoping the movie would create a buzz about the sport, but interest has fallen short of expectations so far.
City close to launch of 2018 Super Bowl bid
Allison Melangton, CEO of the city’s 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee and leader of the 2018 Super Bowl Bid Committee, is promising to come up with another attention-grabber to deliver the bid early next May—if the city proceeds with a bid as expected.
Boles named Speedway president, faces major challenges
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway's new president must navigate a number of tests, most notably how to save the MotoGP race and how to bolster the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race.
Stevens’ move comes as surprise to Bulldogs
On Wednesday, the 36-year-old Stevens stunned the city of Indianapolis by leaving the tiny school he led to back-to-back national runner-up finishes to take the Celtics job. The news hit hardest inside historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Councilor raises questions about cricket group’s track record
The USA Cricket Association, a group that Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard hopes will bring high-level competition to a new $6 million local sports park, staged zero national tournaments in 2012.
Summer basketball league has become big draw for NBA, college stars
Carlos Knox runs The Knox Indy Pro Am Summer League, one of only a few nationwide where basketball fans can find top college and professional hoops stars facing off against one another on the hardwood.
NCAA overhauls bidding for championships
The NCAA is overhauling its event bidding format, and in June will bid out 500 championship events to be played over the next four years.
Lawmakers forge deal to help Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The plan authorizes the state to loan the Speedway $100 million—money it will borrow through bonds—to make the grandstands more accessible to people with disabilities and to install lights for night races.
Marketing firm’s founder mulls top IndyCar job, company sale
Spire Capital Partners has put its 50-percent stake in Zionsville-based Just Marketing International on the market, as the company's founder, Zak Brown, reportedly mulls accepting an offer to be CEO of the IndyCar racing series.
Extra security set for this weekend’s Little 500
Heightened security measures and an expanded police presence will greet visitors at this weekend's annual Little 500 bicycle races in response to Monday's deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Officials express confidence in Indy 500 security plan
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials and Indiana State Police feel good about their security plan for this year's Indy 500 and won't remove trash cans from the track in response to deadly blasts at the Boston Marathon.
Safety chief says more security likely at events
Indianapolis will increase security at upcoming events such as the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Komen Race for the Cure, but spectators likely won’t notice the changes, Troy Riggs said.
Ballard: New $6M complex will help attract world sports
Mayor Greg Ballard revealed in India Tuesday that Indianapolis hopes to host the inaugural United States Cricketing Championship next year. The venue would be a little-discussed park on the east side undergoing a $6 million transformation.
Colts confident they can sell new luxury suites
Colts officials say local demand remains high for suites, even as other NFL teams struggle, and that season-ticket renewals are at 95 percent. The city will foot the $2 million bill for two new suites at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Mini-Marathon, Speedway review security after Boston blasts
The Indianapolis 500 and 500 Festival Mini-Marathon will evaluate security procedures for their events after explosions Monday hit the Boston Marathon. An Indiana Pacers game in Boston was called off.
Olympic snub is sharp blow for Lucas Oil Stadium
USA Swimming’s decision to torpedo a bid to host the 2016 Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium casts doubts on the venue’s chances for future big-time, non-traditional events.
BENNER: Of many shining moments, one could have shone brightest
Some years stand out as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NCAA tournament.
Indy Motor Speedway to charge for infield parking spots
Passes for parking inside the third turn for the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 NASCAR race went on sale Monday. Front-row parking spaces cost $75 while additional general parking spaces will sell for $25.
Demand for hotels, tickets spike as NCAA regional looms
Downtown hoteliers are expecting a sellout this weekend, and ticket brokers are reporting a spike in ticket prices even though Indiana University is playing elsewhere.