Broker sues after Colts cancel season-ticket renewal
A Pennsylvania ticket broker is suing the Indianapolis Colts over their revocation of his season tickets; other brokers say the team might be trying to gain control over the secondary market.
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$77M Fishers sports complex appears stalled
Its developer boasted last summer that the Fishers Sports Pavilion already was booking events for 2016. But the site sits vacant.
At the NCAA, money is rolling in—but so are challenges
The NCAA is so flush these days that its board recently doled out an extra $200 million to Division I schools—even as the Indianapolis-based organization works to put to bed a thicket of high-dollar legal settlements.
Petition seeks to ban Dakich from calling IU games on ESPN
While more than 1,500 people want Dan Dakich off ESPN's coverage of Indiana University, it appears there's a lot of support for the former IU player and coach in terms of ratings for his local radio show.
Colts to return to Anderson University for training camp
The Indianapolis Colts will hold training camp at Anderson University for the seventh straight summer, team officials announced Wednesday.
UConn coach wades into Final Four debate over gender issues
In many ways, this weekend in Indianapolis could be a pivotal moment for women's basketball.
Crooked Stick making major improvements for PGA Tour event
Crooked Stick has poured more than $3 million into course upgrades, and event organizers are promising smoother traffic flow and faster shuttle service for this year's BMW Championship. Jordan Spieth's presence could spur bigger crowds.
SportsCenter to air live from Speedway for first time in 10-plus years
An ESPN crew will set up shop for more than eight hours of live broadcasts in May from a custom-made set on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Pagoda Plaza.
Women’s Final Four basketball field set for Indianapolis
The University of Connecticut has qualified for the ninth consecutive season, joining newcomers Oregon State, Washington and Syracuse.
Speedway nears sellout of pricey new club seats
The Hulman Terrace Club is the first new seating option at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in more than a decade. A sellout of the section would score the Speedway more than $2 million.
Indiana’s new fantasy-sports law could hurt smaller firms
Gov. Mike Pence last week signed a bill regulating fantasy sports that charges companies a one-time licensing fee of $50,000 with a $5,000 annual renewal fee.
Indy 500 nearing sellout for first time in 20 years
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has already sold more tickets for this year’s race than it did for last year’s. Suite and premium seat sales are so strong, officials are discussing adding more inventory.
Brewery celebrates 100th running of Indy 500, return of Hinchcliffe
Since debuting in 2013, Hinchtown Hammerdown has become one of Flat 12’s best-selling beers. The Indianapolis brewery hopes its new The Bricks Red IPA will make a similar splash this May.
NCAA offers shopping spree to men—but not women—in Final Four
The NCAA for the first time this year is offering players in the Men’s Final Four the same shopping spree-like experience offered to players in college football bowl games. Players in the Women’s Final Four will not be offered the NCAA-sanctioned gift suite likely to include hundreds of dollars in items.
Menard teams up with Penske as sponsor for Indy 500
Roger Penske is bringing former IndyCar owner John Menard back to the series as a team sponsor.
Valpo’s Bryce Drew featured in Dove’s March Madness ad campaign
The former Valparaiso player turned coach talks about his relationship with his father, Homer, in a video released Tuesday in conjunction with the NCAA tournament.
Car dealer paying to replace school’s unsafe bleachers
An automobile dealer is giving $1.5 million to replace the bleachers at a local high school's football stadium that have been closed off because of safety concerns.
Crean getting richer with each IU win
Indiana University basketball coach Tom Crean could earn bonuses totaling $635,000 if the Hoosiers find a way to win the NCAA national championship. He’s already earned a hefty six-figure bonus for what his team has accomplished so far.
Colts to build Manning statue in front of stadium, retire No. 18
At a Friday press conference with Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay compared the soon-to-be-built statue memorializing Manning’s career to the gravesite of rocker Jim Morrison.
Indy airport board cancels $500M medical plan; to reopen bidding
The Indianapolis Airport Authority board said it would “leave our options open and continue to search for the optimal project.”