Notre Dame, IU, Purdue all slide in college football value rankings
In the annual study that values college football programs like Wall Street values for-profit companies, Ohio State University leads the pack at $1.5 billion.
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Downtown’s Pan Am Plaza building hits market
At 138,800 square feet, it’s downtown’s 19th-largest office complex. But the building played a major role in the city’s efforts in becoming a sports town worthy of hosting a Super Bowl.
Chip Ganassi Racing to downsize to two cars in IndyCar in 2018
Indianapolis-based Chip Ganassi Racing will cut back to a two-car team in the IndyCar Series next season in a business decision the team owner said led to layoffs.
Renovated Speedrome racing to finish line of banner year
Officials at the 76-year-old short track say $500,000 in off-season upgrades are paying off with boosts in attendance and race participation.
Roundup: Pacers hire e-sports director, former Star reporter pens IU book
The Pacers organization is preparing to take the virtual court with its new video-gaming team. Meanwhile, Terry Hutchens has compiled a bucket list for Hoosiers hoops fans.
Luck still not cleared to practice, ruled out of Browns game
Quarterback Andrew Luck will miss his third consecutive game Sunday after being ruled out by Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano.
Cowboys considered world’s most valuable team at $4.8 billion
According to a new Forbes magazine ranking of NFL team valuations, the worth of the Indianapolis Colts has risen 9 percent from a year ago.
NCAA reforming transfer rules by tying them to academics
The mere suggestion of changes that could make it easier for football and basketball players to leave one school and play immediately for another has been enough to stir things up.
Grady leaving WRTV, Pacers for Nets job in New York
Michael Grady, a sports reporter at WRTV-TV Channel 6 and public address announcer for the Indiana Pacers, has taken a position as sideline reporter for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.
Speedway targeting consumer-oriented sponsors
Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles is firing up an effort to go after consumer-oriented sponsors—a move aimed at helping the Indianapolis Motor Speedway sell more tickets.
Mel Simon’s widow set to settle $21M lawsuit against IRS
The spat stems from a dispute over whether Mel Simon's sale of his half of the Indiana Pacers to his brother Herb months before Mel's death in 2009 was an arm's-length transaction.
Omission of Manning from museum’s Sports Legends statues called ‘inexcusable’
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is immortalizing more than a dozen sports figures with life-size bronze sculptures in the new Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience. Former Colts superstar Peyton Manning will not be among them.
After Rams blowout, demand for Colts tickets continues slide on secondary market
A national brokerage says Colts home-game seats are the lowest-priced on the secondary market of any NFL team. Local brokers say some tickets are selling well below face value.
Danica Patrick could be done with racing after sponsorship woes
Danica Patrick, the only female driver at NASCAR's top level, might be nearing the end of her driving career after a sponsorship shake-up left her without a ride at Stewart-Haas Racing.
Indiana replaces canceled home football game with new foe
Indiana University will host Charleston Southern on Oct. 7, replacing this Saturday’s home football game against Florida International University that was canceled so the Miami-based school could deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
Stewart-Haas Racing helps Lincoln Tech accelerate cutting-edge training
The Gene Haas Foundation is providing $500,000 over the next two years to help train students on computer-controlled milling machines, including those used to make NASCAR race cars.
Indianapolis remains on list of potential World Cup game sites
Forty-one cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Indianapolis, have submitted preliminary bids to host 2026 World Cup matches.
Pacers owner denies report about possibly suing Lakers
Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon is denying a report that the team might sue the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with player Paul George.
Colts camp could mean big payoff amid expenses for Westfield
The Indianapolis Colts will pay Westfield for using Grand Park and let the sports complex keep revenue from parking fees and food and beverage sales. But there are costs associated with hosting the training camp.
Colts make 10-year deal to hold training camp at Grand Park
Word of the training camp’s move to Westfield leaked out Tuesday night, but further details were added by the NFL team and city officials at a Wednesday morning press conference at the Grand Park Events Center.