TV rating for Brickyard 400 hits higher gear while attendance dips
This year’s somewhat unexpected spike in TV viewership for the Indy-based race comes at a time when many other NASCAR events are seeing double-digit ratings decreases.
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Big Ten to coaches: ‘Stay put, sideline isn’t a stage.’
Of the several rules changes in store for the 2017 season, stricter enforcement of the coach's box may have the greatest impact of all.
Longtime Colt stepping down after 33 years with team
The Indianapolis Colts are saying so long to one of their most valuable members. No, Andrew Luck is not retiring. But the all-star quarterback will no doubt feel the impact of the change.
New IndyCar aero kits boast retro feel for fans, drivers
The cars will be seen publicly and tested for the first time Tuesday on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval.
Colts officially sideline Luck for start of training camp
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will be placed on the physically unable to perform list when the team opens training camp on Saturday.
Big Ten announces new TV deals with FOX, ESPN, CBS
The Big Ten Network will triple its prime-time national TV exposure during football season and also add more prime-time basketball games, thanks to new broadcasting deals.
Kasey Kahne prevails in 6-hour, crash-marred Brickyard 400
The wacky race had a little of everything—14 cautions and 55 caution laps, both race records, three red flags and a 1-hour, 47-minute rain delay.
Will new Pacers roster fill seats at Bankers Life Fieldhouse?
The Indiana Pacers sales staff is gearing up for a crucial three-month stretch before the season tips off.
As Lucas Oil Stadium nears 10th year, new director rolls out ambitious agenda
Eric Neuburger, hired in April to run Lucas Oil Stadium, hopes to draw more conventions and other non-sports events to the $720 million venue.
USA Gymnastics names ‘safe sport director’ amid abuse scandal
USA Gymnastics is turning to a longtime children's rights advocate and a former prosecutor to help address issues that have plagued the organization.
KeyBank signs multimillion-dollar Pacers sponsorship deal
The Cleveland-based bank is getting the naming rights to the lower level of suites at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as part of its five-year deal with the team.
Former IU star abandons basketball career to take over e-sports organization
Jared Jeffries is leaving his NBA front office job to team up with former Lakers star Rick Fox in the latter’s sports group for professional video gaming.
Local hotels report May dip after Indy 500 attendance lags
While downtown hotels saw no drop in room nights in May, lodging demand downshifted in the outlying areas of Marion County.
Colts viewers to get 3-D perspective on games at Lucas Oil Stadium
Intel has agreed to pay the city’s Capital Improvement Board close to $110,000 so it can install 3-D cameras and sell 360-degree replays to broadcasters. But the video won’t be played inside the stadium.
French Lick predicts victory from hosting Senior LPGA Championship
The economic impact for this particular tournament remains to be seen, in part because it is new. However, past events at the Pete Dye Course have brought a positive impact to French Lick.
Colts ticket prices sag on secondary market
The average ticket price on the secondary market for Colts games has taken a double-digit percentage dip as questions linger about the upcoming season.
One of racing’s biggest stars ponders leaving IndyCar
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves is contemplating a future in sports car racing.
Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to child porn charges
Dr. Larry Nassar, who is accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women and girls during his long career treating college and Olympic gymnasts, pleaded guilty during a hearing Tuesday morning.
Plea in child porn case signed by gymnastics doctor, reports say
A plea deal could be in the works for a former doctor for Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics who was charged in federal court with obtaining and possessing child pornography.
LOPRESTI: Former Indians have storied history of big moments in All-Star Games
Johnny Callison, Dave Concepcion, Randy Johnson are among former Indians who have made big impacts in All-Star games past.