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.
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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.
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.
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.