Solar firm to sponsor select NASCAR, IndyCar races for Ganassi drivers
DC Solar Solutions will also be an associate sponsor in IndyCar for two Ganassi drivers.
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Colts closing in on deal to hire McDaniels, source says
A person familiar with the negotiations said Monday the Indianapolis Colts are “close” to reaching a deal that would make New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels their next head coach.
WNDE sacks ‘Flagrant Foul’ morning sports show with Stuck, Gunn
After less than a year on the air, the local drive-time show has been replaced by a nationally syndicated program. Ratings indicate it struggled to gain ground on a rival broadcast.
Museum quintuples bobblehead run for IU’s national hoops titles
When the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum first released dolls commemorating IU’s men’s basketball titles, they sold in record time. The second run is planned to be much bigger.
Injury expert sports huge following
Despite having no professional medical background, Greenwood resident Will Carroll has become one of the top media experts nationally focused on sports injuries.
Greenwood sports-complex project stalled over energy rebate
A $25 million Greenwood sports complex is on ice while its developers try to work out a deal to get a sizable, one-time rebate from Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
Indy Eleven confirm switch to United Soccer League
The Indy Eleven are joining the United Soccer League for the 2018 season, the team announced Wednesday, ending their four-year run in the North America Soccer League.
Indy Eleven to spill beans about future league, venue
The pro soccer team is planning a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to address lingering questions about where and in which league it will play next season.
Indy Eleven in talks to play in Lucas Oil Stadium as report surfaces of league switch
Officials with the soccer team are in ongoing discussions about the possibility of playing future games in Lucas Oil Stadium, while a soccer news website reports that the team will join the United Soccer League for its 2018 season.
Colts’ local TV ratings sacked for big loss in Luck-less year
In central Indiana, 83,700 fewer households on average tuned into Colts games this season compared to the team’s previous campaign. The decline came as NFL viewership overall took a significant hit.
Do IU’s basketball, football coaching woes portend cracks in Glass’ tenure?
It’s too early to pass judgment on men’s basketball coach Archie Miller, but that hasn’t stopped negative chatter on message boards after several disappointing performances. If it hasn’t already, that venom could spill onto IU Athletic Director Fred Glass.
Colts hope Luck’s return makes coaching job more attractive
With a healthy three-time Pro Bowler at quarterback, nearly $90 million in salary cap room, one of the younger teams in the league and the No. 3 draft pick, Jim Irsay has a chance to surround Andrew Luck with a better supporting cast in 2018.
Colts fire Pagano after six seasons as head coach
Head Coach Chuck Pagano finished with a 56-46 overall record after joining the Colts in 2012, but the team has missed the postseason for the past three seasons.
Terre Haute lawmaker to propose sports betting legislation
Republican Rep. Alan Morrison's measure is sure to face opposition from the Indianapolis-based NCAA, which opposes all forms of sports gambling.
Gore, Vinatieri won’t use season finale as retirement party
The Indianapolis Colts’ two seemingly ageless wonders acknowledged they would each like to play another season of football, meaning Sunday’s season finale against Houston isn’t likely to be their last game.
New vintage car race coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IMS will be one of three tracks to host a racing exhibition featuring World War I-era vehicles.
National anthem controversy chosen biggest sports story of 2017
Accusations of corruption in college basketball and the USA Gymnastics sex-abuse scandal also made the AP’s annual list of biggest sports stories, as chosen by the wire service’s members and editors.
Basketball bribery defendants say NCAA violations aren’t crimes
Paying the relatives of high school basketball players to entice them to attend a particular university may be a violation of NCAA rules, but it isn’t a federal crime, say three men charged in a college bribery scandal.
LOPRESTI: Indiana colleges prepare for big tests in conference play
All 10 of the Division I colleges in Indiana head into their conference schedules with some degree of trepidation.
Pacers net naming rights to fieldhouse at Grand Park
Formerly known as Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse, the $10 million facility with eight hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball will be called the Pacers Athletic Center.