Jim Nabors, actor and Indy 500 ‘Back Home’ singer, dies at 87
Jim Nabors, the Alabama-born comic actor who sang "Back Home Again in Indiana" at Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremonies 36 times, was remembered Thursday as “a Hoosier to all of us.”
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Indy not among finalists for next two Major League Soccer franchises
Major League Soccer on Wednesday announced four finalists for the two expansion clubs it is scheduled to add by the end of the year. Indianapolis is not among the four, but MLS said the city could be considered for two other franchises it wants to add in the future.
Roundup: Esports effort shuffles Pacers exec ranks; Indy 500 trophy heads to Japan
Also, Joey Chestnut prepares to defend his shrimp-eating title in Indy, and the North American Soccer League suffers another blow.
Bucket battle: IU, Purdue put bowl ambitions on the line
The first 119 games of his bitter rivalry have been full of emotion and drama. But never before has it been winner takes all for a bowl appearance. Ticket sales have surged this week and there’s been talk of a possible sellout.
Entrepreneur parlays IU hoops hysteria into thriving website
Alex Bozich’s Inside the Hall, one of the most popular websites covering IU basketball, has a considerable following not only in central and south-central Indiana but throughout the Midwest.
Roundup: Pacers struggle at gate despite surprising start; Mini medal unveiled
The Blue and Gold are near the bottom of the NBA in terms of average attendance. But Boston, Chicago and Cleveland are on the way with help.
Louisville appeal asks to reverse ‘excessive’ NCAA sanctions
The University of Louisville says in an appeal that the NCAA imposed “grossly excessive” penalties in ordering the vacation of its 2013 men’s basketball championship and tournament revenue over a sex scandal.
Patrick to end racing career at next year’s Indy 500
The 35-year-old Danica Patrick said she will race only in the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 next year and then she will walk away.
Danica Patrick to drive in Indy 500, then retire from racing
Patrick would not reveal who she will drive for at the 500, but Chip Ganassi Racing is the likely ride.
LDI to lose ownership of motorsports firm that’s filed for bankruptcy
In a deal called “one of the most important” stories in the motorcycle industry this year, a company controlled by Indianapolis-based business-holding firm LDI Ltd. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after racking up about $440 million in debt.
Football player’s estate sues NCAA, ACC over concussions
Representatives of the estate argue that the groups failed to protect and promote the safety and well-being of players, and breached a contract by failing to properly warn them of long-term risks.
Papa John’s apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests
The company tweeted a statement offering to “work with the players and league to find a positive way forward.”
Indy Eleven still has shot at MLS expansion franchise
Sports Illustrated reported this week that Cincinnati, Sacramento and Nashville have the inside track on the first two MLS expansion franchises to be granted in December. But that doesn’t completely eliminate Indianapolis from the hunt.
Report: Indy not among finalists to join Major League Soccer
Sacramento, Cincinnati and Nashville are finalists to land expansion clubs, according to a report from Sports Illustrated soccer writer Grant Wahl.
Colts marketing Peyton Manning-branded wine
The Indianapolis Colts recently signed a three-year deal with New York-based Wine By Design to make a series of commemorative Colts wines, with bottles priced at up to $400 apiece.
Former MLB player plans $6M training facility at Grand Park
The 65,000-square-foot-plus facility for Pro X Athlete Development would feature 44,000 square feet of open turf, full-length batting cages, weight room and golf simulators.
Discover deal to give Big Ten championship football game new look
A sports marketer familiar with such deals told IBJ that the credit card company now likely ranks as one of the Big Ten Conference’s three biggest sponsors.
Olympic gymnast Raisman latest to allege abuse by doctor
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar, who spent more than two decades working with athletes at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
Colts release Davis after he publicly complains about organization
The Indianapolis Colts released two-time NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis on Thursday, less than 24 hours after the injured player took his complaints about a demotion public.
Study gives college sports D+ grade for race, gender hiring
Leadership positions at 130 Football Bowl Subdivision schools continue to be dominated by white men, according to a diversity report released Wednesday.