IU-Notre Dame game at Victory Field deemed success despite attendance dip
Stormy weather and a Pacers playoff game on the same night probably had a lot to do with an attendance decline of 2,120 for the Hoosiers-Irish baseball game.
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Indy officials confident city measures up to NCAA’s new standards
Local officials say Indianapolis should continue to host NCAA events despite rules adopted by the association on Wednesday to assure LGBT rights and protections.
NCAA board OKs anti-discrimination measure for event bidding
The NCAA said it requires sites that are hosting events or bidding on them “to demonstrate how they will provide an environment that is safe, healthy and free of discrimination.”
Indianapolis Motor Speedway hits brakes on Turn 2 hotel project
Speedway President Doug Boles said there are two main issues preventing the track from incorporating a hotel into the outside infrastructure of Turn 2. But could the project be revived?
Local firm signs four-year deal to sell merchandise for Professional Bull Riders
MainGate Inc. wins second big sports account in the last month. The Indianapolis-based merchandising firm has made a name for itself in recent years at NFL Super Bowls.
Jonathan Byrd’s to operate Grand Park’s indoor soccer facility
Mainly known for its restaurant and catering, Greenwood-based Jonathan Byrd’s continues to beef up its resume and is expand its presence at Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus again.
Appeals court: QB Tom Brady must serve ‘Deflategate’ penalty
A federal appeals court has ruled that New England Patriots Tom Brady must serve a four-game "Deflategate" suspension imposed by the NFL, overturning a lower judge and siding with the league in a battle with the players union.
LOPRESTI: Pacers flop when they should have fought
The Toronto Raptors did the clawing and grinding as they cruised past Indiana on its home court 101-85 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Speedway officials hope to capitalize on revved-up demand for historic Indy 500
With a sellout crowd anticipated for May and all 145 permanent hospitality suites gone, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials must figure out how to bring customers back for the 101st race.
Scorecard shows money remains big factor in college sports
The NCAA's latest Academic Progress Rate numbers, released Wednesday, show that schools with less money continue to play catch-up even as athletes remain in school and work toward degrees at record rates.
Seven things to expect in the Fever’s upcoming season
No more home-white uniforms, changes in the playoff format and a farewell tour for the great Tamika Catchings are all on tap for this season.
Attorney: NCAA also deserves blame in UNC fraud scandal
An attorney representing two ex-University of North Carolina athletes says the school and Indianapolis-based NCAA are both responsible for UNC's long-running academic fraud scandal that he says denied athletes a quality education.
Huge Indy 500 graphic going up on JW Marriott
The race host committee said the graphic will measure 246 feet wide by more than 300 feet tall. Installation of its 501 panels began Monday.
Court corrects tax bill for horse-racing business owner
An man who ran an Indianapolis-area horse-racing business will have his tax deficiencies for the 2005 and 2006 tax years voided after an appeals court ripped apart an opinion by the U.S. Tax Court.
Appeals court upholds $1B NFL concussion settlement
A federal appeals court has upheld an estimated $1 billion plan by the NFL to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players, potentially ending a troubled chapter in league history.
NBA owners OK advertising patches on jerseys
A three-year pilot program for the ads will begin in the 2017-18 season, which coincides with Nike replacing Adidas as the league’s official uniform supplier.
Colts hire actuarial expert to lead analytics evaluations
John Park is expected to use statistical research to help the Indianapolis Colts evaluate players, coaches and salary cap moves.
Pacers attendance down slightly, ticket revenue up
A playoff run this year could be critical in propelling the team’s attendance back up next year. Pacers officials are planning postseason promotions to energize the fan base.
NFL won’t stream Colts game in London
Indianapolis Colts fans unplugging from cable in favor of streaming their sporting events might want to plan to be at a bar or a friend’s house if they want to catch the Colts play in London on Oct. 2.
NCAA tournament deal with CBS, Turner extended through 2032
The Indianapolis-based NCAA on Tuesday announced an eight-year, $8.8 billion extension of its March Madness deal with CBS Sports and the Turner Broadcasting System.