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.
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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.
Fieldhouse snags deli chain for former Dunkin Donuts space downtown
A spokeswoman for the Texas-based chain says a franchisee is set to open later this year in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Downtown Colts-themed restaurant abruptly closes
The eatery at 110 W. Washington St. opened in 2011 and was operated by a Florida-based food-service veteran.
Pacers hire Buchanan as GM; Dinwiddie moves up
The 44-year-old Chad Buchanan replaces Kevin Pritchard, who moved up when Larry Bird left in May.
LOPRESTI: End of George’s career as Pacer is ‘gut punch’
The Pacers’ new world has begun. How do you like reconstruction so far?
UPDATE: Pacers trade George to Oklahoma City; Oladipo will come to Indiana
Reports say the Pacers will get former IU star Victor Oladipo and forward Domantas Sabonis, who will be entering his second season, in exchange for Paul George.
Three fantasy sports companies granted Indiana licenses
The law requires players to be at least 18 years old, prohibits contests based on college or high school sports, and sets an initial licensing fee of $50,000.
IUPUI leaving Summit to compete in Horizon League
The Jaguars have participated in the Summit League ever since they made the jump in 1998 from the NCAA Division II level to Division I.
OneAmerica signs 12-year Natatorium sponsorship deal
The insurer’s branding elements at the venue include digital messaging, concourse signage and a replica of the popular OneAmerica downtown signboard.
UPDATE: New IU hoops coach Miller nets $24M-plus deal
Archie Miller could make even more over his seven-year contract with bonuses. But the big deal comes with some strings attached.
USA Gymnastics needs ‘culture change’ to stop abuse, report says
USA Gymnastics, the national governing body for the sport in the United States, ordered the review following a series of civil lawsuits filed against the Indianapolis-based organization and a former team doctor by gymnasts who claim the physician sexually abused them.