Indianapolis set to be center of women’s basketball world
For the first time in NCAA history the Division I, II and III women’s titles will be decided on the same court.
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Women’s Final Four basketball field set for Indianapolis
The University of Connecticut has qualified for the ninth consecutive season, joining newcomers Oregon State, Washington and Syracuse.
NCAA, Microsoft team up to help fans pick tournament games
After years of fighting against tournament pools because of its staunch anti-gambling position, the Indianapolis-based organization is going to work with Microsoft's search engine, Bing, to pick winners in the men's basketball tournament.
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.
Indy fends off rivals, signs multiyear NFL Combine pact
Indianapolis has hit pay dirt with a multiyear deal intended to keep the lucrative NFL Scouting Combine here through 2020, just as competition to host the high-profile event intensifies.
Speedway signs deal for first ever Indy 500 presenting sponsor
Lebanon-based D-A Lubricants will pay $5.2 million over three years to make its PennGrade1 motor oil the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 through 2018.
Rams owner wants to wrestle NFL Combine from Indy
L.A. Rams owner Stan Kroenke wants to move the NFL Scouting Combine from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, where his team will occupy a new $1.9 billion stadium. And sources close to the league say he has the clout to do it.
Colts coordinator promises drab offense will have more zip
During their three-game skid, the Indianapolis Colts have scored 36 total points including one defensive touchdown, had 752 total yards and averaged a paltry 66.3 yards rushing per game.
NBA chief wants all-star event here, but Indy hasn’t put forth proposal
Indianapolis hasn’t hosted the NBA All-Star Game since 1985—when it was in the Hoosier Dome—something the league’s commissioner, Adam Silver, wants to change. But local officials haven’t pulled the trigger on a bid.
USA Football could be key to getting sport into Olympics
The U.S. Olympic Committee has agreed to make Indianapolis-based USA Football part of its Multi-Sport Organization Council, giving the group access to sports officials that could someday decide to put football in the Olympics.
Opinion: NASCAR blew it on Brickyard rules package
NASCAR has tried to create a rules package that produces dramatic racing, but Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway featured just 16 lead changes. If there was a way to bottle what IndyCar does on ovals, NASCAR would buy it in truckloads.
State to issue $95M in bonds for Speedway next week
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is getting upgrades including high-definition video displays, Wi-Fi, and refurbished seats and concession stands.
LOPRESTI: Whom to draft/hire? Here are five picks that panned out
You take your chances, you pay your money, you hope for the best. Or at least not the worst.
Victory Field to host football for the first time
Football will be played for the first time at Victory Field this fall when the 19-year-old baseball stadium hosts two high school games, the Indianapolis Indians announced Tuesday.
Questions about safety hover over 99th Indianapolis 500
Concern hangs over the Speedway after the cars of Helio Castroneves, Josef Newgarden and Ed Carpenter all went airborne during practice sessions in the 10 days leading up to Sunday’s race.
George’s push for softer walls likely saved Hinchcliffe
When James Hinchcliffe slammed into a wall at more than 220 mph, he hit an energy-absorbing barrier that likely saved his life. The origins of that barrier began at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Tony George.
IndyCar racing into Boston for 2016 Labor Day weekend
The footprint of the IndyCar Series will expand to Boston in 2016 with the addition of a street race, officials announced Thursday. The agreement extends through 2020.
IMS to get major renovations before next year’s Indy 500
Officials are planning another $30 million-plus in renovations to the historic track in time for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 next May. Improvements will be made to gateway entrances and grandstand seating.
Honda’s oval package could make Indy 500 different race
After watching rival Chevrolet dominate the first five races this season—all on road and street courses—the switch to Indianapolis’ historic 2.5-mile oval is giving Honda a chance to restart.
Health concerns force A.J. Foyt to focus on more than Indy
This has been no typical year for the 80-year-old who is recovering from heart surgery and post-surgery complications six months ago.