Lawyer with lifelong love of golf co-chairing Crooked Stick tourney
Lebanon attorney Kent Frandsen, co-chair of the BMW Championship, has volunteered in some capacity for 10 national championships at the Pete Dye-designed course.
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Indians attendance slips, but still leads Minor League Baseball
Wet and hot weather is great for tropical plants, but not for baseball attendance.
Zooom lets high schools, colleges train refs like pros
The Zionsville-based company has created a platform that lets schools upload video that can be used to train and critique officiating.
IndyCar’s Hinchcliffe taking a risk on ‘Dancing’ stage
James Hinchcliffe, one of the most personable and marketable drivers in the IndyCar Series, is looking forward to competing on”Dancing With the Stars,” even though it’s not exactly in his wheelhouse.
Sports marketing firm changes name, grows HQ, plans hiring blitz
As its client base widens (including new NASCAR champ Kyle Larson), the firm led by former Indianapolis Motor Speedway chief of staff Ken Ungar is embarking on expansion on several fronts.
New sensors in NFL footballs won’t be used to prevent another DeflateGate
The NFL is using computer chips embedded in footballs to collect a whole new level of data for its broadcast partners and fans. But those chips won’t be monitoring air pressure—at least not yet.
Butler communications exec to join Speedway team
Moving from academia, Matt Mindrum’s immediate priorities will include the marketing campaign for the 2017 Indy 500 and promoting the IndyCar series.
Burke ready to pass baton to Purdue’s new athletic director
After spending almost 25 years as the front man for Boilermaker sports, Morgan Burke is ready to step down and revel in becoming just another fan.
IndyCar Series gets boost from Andretti-HHGregg sponsorship deal
On the heels of Target exiting the IndyCar Series, another big retailer brightens the horizon for the open-wheel series and one of its most popular drivers.
Andy Mohr, Avon schools forge naming-rights agreement
The 10-year sponsorship deal, approved by the Avon School Board of Trustees, names Andy Mohr as the district’s exclusive “automotive partner.”
Hall of Fame pledges to refund tickets, parking, hotel for Colts-Packers debacle
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s decision comes after four fans filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of all ticket holders who lost out when the game was canceled.
Maxim party promoter sues Speedway over lackluster ticket sales
Karma International charges breach of contract in the lawsuit filed Tuesday, claiming damages of $817,500 in lost revenue from unsold tickets and tables at the party on Indy 500 race weekend.
Lawsuit filed by fans who missed Hall of Fame game
The class-action lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in northern Ohio on behalf of all the ticket holders who lost out when the Aug. 7 game between the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers was canceled due to unsafe field conditions.
Conservative Colts fans drive ticket prices down on secondary market
The Indianapolis Colts rank 28th this year in median ticket price on the secondary market. Seats for the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos sell for more than three times as much.
Colts’ Dwayne Allen ready to milk time in the spotlight
The 26-year-old Allen is taking over Coby Fleener's role as lead tight end and becoming the focus of a major sponsorship formerly held by Pat McAfee, Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne.
No joke: Mascot Hall of Fame set to open in Indiana
A global oil company has committed enough cash to get the $20 million project off the ground. Visitors will be able to jump into mascot outfits, fire off T-shirt cannons, and explore the Science of Silliness.
Emails heat up lawsuit over sale of Pacers stake
Emails appear to buttress the IRS’ case that Herb Simon received a sweetheart deal when he acquired his ailing brother Mel’s 50 percent ownership in the Indiana Pacers in early 2009.
IndyCar, Pocono Raceway reach 2-year extension through 2018
IndyCar returned to Pocono in 2013 following a 24-year absence, giving the series a needed oval on the schedule.
Study: 83 percent of NCAA violations involve football, basketball
The most common infractions over the 61 years analyzed were recruiting inducements (57 percent), impermissible benefits (54 percent) and other recruiting violations (48 percent).
Lawsuit planned by fans over called-off Hall of Fame game
Attorney Michael Avenatti said his clients are from a variety of states, including Wisconsin and Indiana, who traveled to Canton, Ohio, to see the Green Bay Packers play the Indianapolis Colts.