Colts unleash biggest-ever marketing campaign, pegged on ‘forging pride’
The team insists its big push isn’t driven by the persistent injury to star quarterback Andrew Luck or the fact that tickets are still available for six of eight home games.
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Colts to move training camp to Westfield’s Grand Park
Team officials and officials from Westfield have scheduled a morning press conference to reveal “a major partnership that will make Westfield a destination for sports fans beyond youth sports,” the team said.
Indy Eleven’s league again faces uncertain future
The North American Soccer League—the professional soccer league that includes the Indy Eleven—has lost its sanctioning as a Division 2 league for the 2018 season, the NASL announced Tuesday.
Indians score increase in attendance, lead Minor League Baseball
The Indianapolis Indians drew more fans to Victory Field this year than last season despite having one fewer home date.
Luck able to practice but ruled out for Colts’ opener
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard announced Monday that Luck would miss Indy's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams and would remain out indefinitely.
Westfield purchases Grand Park soccer complex
The city of Westfield has quietly purchased the Grand Park Events Center from South Bend developer Holladay Properties, but the action remained largely unnoticed.
NBA fines Lakers $500,000 for tampering with Pacers’ George
The NBA is punishing the Los Angeles Lakers for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule by expressing interest in former Indiana Pacers star Paul George while he was under contract.
Andretti Autosport inks multiyear extension with Honda
Andretti has captured three IndyCar Series championships with Honda engines—in 2004, 2005 and 2007—as well as five Indianapolis 500 victories.
Victory Field suites getting $2 million facelift
The Indianapolis Indians and city officials are planning to modernize Victory Field’s 24 suites, which haven’t been renovated since the venue first opened in 1996.
LPGA returns to Brickyard Crossing with star-studded field
Hospitality tents are going up at the iconic golf course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in anticipation of an LPGA Tour event, marking the first time women pros have played in central Indiana in nearly two decades.
Sports-software company raises $1.1 million in latest round
Upper Hand said it plans to use the money to boost its sales team and its software. The company has raised $2.1 million since last spring.
Boiler biz group to host Purdue football pep rally on Monument Circle
The Boiler Business Exchange hopes to draw more than 10,000 supporters. Purdue University is eager to keep its brand strong in central Indiana, where many of the school’s alums reside.
With Luck still out, Colts refuse to project his return
The team has been tight-lipped about Andrew Luck’s progress in recuperating from surgery. In fact, coach Chuck Pagano told reporters Monday he hasn’t even seen the star quarterback throw.
Pacers hoping new practice facility becomes selling point
Kevin Pritchard has a new sales pitch as the Indiana Pacers jump into the NBA's version of an arms race.
Pacers lift curtain on $50M downtown training complex
The St. Vincent Center combines team training facilities—including regulation-sized courts, cushy recovery amenites and an underwater treadmill—with health care services for the public.
Fever attendance slumps in injury-riddled, post-Catchings season
Through the first 14 home games this season, the Indiana Fever’s attendance averaged 7,427—a 13 percent decrease from last year.
IU fans fret over new ‘clear bag’ policy, traffic for Ohio State opener
New security measures—including walk-through metal detectors and bag restrictions—will be implemented for what school officials say will be “the biggest opening game in IU football history.”
Changes at Notre Dame Stadium wow visitors
Notre Dame’s $400 million Campus Crossroads project, which got underway in 2014, added three buildings to the exterior of the 87-year-old football stadium, as well as premium fan seating atop those buildings.
Fishers City Council approves agreement for sports complex
The more than 500,000-square-foot facility is expected to accommodate training or play for 31 sports on six turf fields, 12 hard-surface courts and in a baseball training center.
NBA investigating Lakers amid George tampering allegation
The NBA is investigating whether the Los Angeles Lakers tampered with All-Star forward Paul George while he was under contract with the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers asked the league to open the probe.