Ex-Pacer files suit against former agent, financial advisers, housekeeper
Plaintiff Jamaal Tinsley said the defendants unjustly enriched themselves at his expense while he was playing for the Pacers and other NBA teams.
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University of North Carolina awaits NCAA ruling in academic case
The University of North Carolina and the Indianapolis-based NCAA wrapped up a two-day hearing with an NCAA infractions committee panel that will decide whether the school faces penalties tied to its multi-year academic scandal.
Local drag race fuels NHRA’s surprising growth
The National Hot Rod Association is experiencing significant increases in every metric that matters—and doing so at a time many sports, especially motorsports, are struggling to hold onto fans.
Woman to call play-by-play for NFL regular-season games
Beth Mowins will debut as the first woman to call NFL play-by-play for CBS on Sept. 24 when Cleveland plays at Indianapolis.
Developer revives proposal for massive Fishers sports complex
The Fishers Sports Pavilion project was first introduced in April 2015, but construction never started. Now, a modified proposal with a $75 million price tag is heading to Fishers officials for consideration.
‘Off the hook’ demand for Notre Dame-Georgia tickets pushes prices
Two Fighting Irish games in South Bend are among the nation’s hottest-selling college football tickets heading into the 2017 season, brokers say.
NBA star Jeff Teague opening local fitness center
Indianapolis native and former Indiana Pacer Jeff Teague and his family want the fitness and training facility to serve a range of athletes from children to professionals.
Colts owner insists Luck’s slow comeback part of design
The Indianapolis Colts intend to stick to the long-term plan. Even if it means going into the NFL regular season without star quarterback Andrew Luck.
College sports programs, eager for cash, tap into beer
Fifty U.S. colleges now report selling alcoholic beverages at their sporting events—up from 21 in 2011. Purdue University is the latest to jump into the fray.
NCAA adopts sexual violence policy, emphasizing education
NCAA member schools will be required to provide sexual violence education for all college athletes, coaches and athletics administrators under a policy announced Thursday.
Local Adidas sports-apparel plant lays off dozens
Despite the layoffs and the loss of several major contracts at the east-side manufacturing plant, Adidas officials say they intend to continue operating and investing in the facility.
Indiana Golf Office moving from Franklin to Indy, closing camp
The Indiana Golf Office has listed its Franklin property for $2.5 million and is hoping a move to Indianapolis can lead to more corporate partnerships.
IMS revs up relationships with bevy of local tech firms
The Speedway contracts with nine software companies and four tech-services firms that are either based in central Indiana or have a substantial local outpost.
Uncertainties, weak home schedule hurting Colts ticket demand
Indianapolis Colts officials expect to fill Lucas Oil Stadium for every regular season game this year. But area ticket brokers say the market for Colts tickets is very soft.
Parseghian, who won two national titles at Notre Dame, dies at 94
Ara Parseghian, Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy are the only Irish coaches to lead the storied program to more than one national championship. His .836 winning percentage puts him third on Notre Dame’s coaching list.
Indians vying for Minor League Baseball attendance lead
The Indianapolis Indians will need to average 9,263 fans per game over the last 14 home games this season to top last year’s attendance mark. That’s an uptick over what the team has averaged so far.
Topgolf planning to hire 500 for its Fishers location
The 65,000-square-foot golf attraction at the corner of 116th Street and Interstate 69 is slated to open this fall.
Target leaving NASCAR business after 16 years with Ganassi
The Minneapolis-based retail giant also left IndyCar at the end of last season following a 27-year run.
New IndyCar kits get high marks on opening day of testing
After spending the day testing the sleek, stylish cars on Indianapolis' 2.5-mile oval, two racing veterans left the opening day screening by insisting the cars run even better than they look.
IU hoops bobblehead sells out in record time
The limited-edition doll commemorating five Indiana national basketball championships sold out in a few short hours on Friday. That’s faster than North Carolina- and Kentucky-themed wobblers.