Bracket leak comes at bad time for NCAA; possible source surfaces
NCAA executives insist their organization is airtight. It was revealed Monday during a popular sports-talk radio show that the leak may have come from a surprising source.
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Survey shows youth football participation increased in 2015
The most recent survey of youth sports shows football participation is growing faster than nearly every other sport.
LOPRESTI: Bracket-makers created mess of trouble for IU, rest of Big Ten
Consider the road for the Indiana Hoosiers. Did we say “road?’’ That should be “gauntlet.’’ You could make the case that no champion from any of the big boy conferences got a tougher trail.
Twitter topples CBS selection show with leaked NCAA bracket
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said Sunday night it is looking into how a copy of this year's men's basketball tournament bracket got leaked online during the network's extended selection show.
Lucas Oil Raceway retains key revenue stream with naming rights extension
A deal signed this week with the California-based maker of oil and other auto-related products will fuel the track with a healthy six-figure annual sum, sports marketers said.
Concussion training bill approved by House, Senate
Under current state law, only head football and assistant coaches are required to complete concussion training. Senate Bill 234 would expand the law to include head coaches and assistant coaches of any interscholastic sports in fifth through 12th grade.
Hasselbeck retires after 18 seasons, joins ESPN as analyst
The Colts went 5-3 last season with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck starting in place of Andrew Luck, who missed much of the season with injuries.
IU success drives Big Ten basketball tournament tickets skyward
Tickets for the Big Ten tournament’s early-Friday session featuring IU and Purdue are selling on the secondary market for nearly 10 times face value.
Sale of Peyton Manning autographed items hitting record highs
In the two days after Peyton Manning announced he would retire from the NFL, the sale of items autographed by the all-pro quarterback skyrocketed 1,000 percent. Only New York Yankees Derek Jeter has rivaled that type of sales increase, according to one New York memorabilia dealer.
Colts re-sign NFL’s oldest player to two-year contract
Adam Vinatieri, 43, has agreed to terms to remain with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Tuesday, one day before NFL free agency begins.
Member of ABN leadership team dropped from website
Athlete's Business Network, which wants to build a $500 million medical complex at the airport, had listed Scott Gorman as president of its substance-abuse unit. His name was removed after IBJ reported he did not hold a state license in addiction recovery or a college degree.
Peyton Manning set to make retirement announcement
The quarterback will leave the game a five-time league MVP with two Super Bowl wins, one with the Colts in 2007 and again with the Broncos this year. He played in two other championships.
Lawmakers send fantasy sports regulations bill to Pence
The Indiana Senate voted 34-10 to give final approval to the proposal Friday, sending it to Gov. Mike Pence for consideration.
House passes fantasy sports bill after major changes
A bill to regulate daily fantasy sports games in Indiana moved one step closer to becoming law Thursday after receiving a major overhaul in the House.
Indy-based Nine13sports pedals after big prize to fuel expansion
A local charity which uses bicycles to promote health and fitness in central Indiana schools is pursuing a $125,000 Lids Foundation award. The public can vote for one of five finalists.
NCAA, Microsoft team up to help fans pick tournament games
After years of fighting against tournament pools because of its staunch anti-gambling position, the Indianapolis-based organization is going to work with Microsoft's search engine, Bing, to pick winners in the men's basketball tournament.
Crean borrows from playbook of Knight’s pal to brighten IU’s tourney outlook
Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean said one of Major League Baseball’s winningest managers taught him to test and toughen his bench players during the regular season to prepare them for postseason pressure.
NBA rule change significantly increases Pacers’ advertising reach
A change to long-standing NBA regulations regarding marketing areas could mean a solid seven-figure windfall for the Indiana Pacers. The team can now market to places like Fort Wayne, Louisville, Lexington and Champaign.
Saddlebrook Golf Course teed up for auction
The 135-acre property on the northwest side is set to be sold in four pieces, attracting interest from real estate developers and golf course operators.
Super Bowl merchandise sales leap on Manning’s popularity
Sales at the 2014 Super Bowl in New York were huge. But sales at this year’s 50th Super Bowl featuring the aging Peyton Manning were even bigger for Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc.