Speedway president recalls Jim Harbaugh jumping into IndyCar brawl
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles remembers San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh as a guy who was "the ultimate team player" who was quick to stand up for his guys.
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Butler hoops coach to take leave of absence
Brandon Miller, men's basketball head coach, will be taking a leave of absence for medical reasons just as the team begins practice for the 2014-15 season.
Pagenaud convinces Penske to expand to 4 IndyCar entries
Team Penske this week added the Frenchman to its IndyCar lineup, which will have four full-time cars next season for the first time in team history.
Indy Eleven GM stays close to fans to connect team to community
In this week’s IBJ special Interview Issue, Peter Wilt is one of 29 people profiled. I’m using some space on The Score to reveal more of Wilt’s thoughts on sports business, fandom and connecting with the community.
Fuson replaces Morris as Indiana Pacers president
The Indiana Pacers on Tuesday announced a front-office shuffle that will see longtime executive Rick Fuson replace Jim Morris as president of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Morris will become vice chairman.
Government: NFL TV ‘blackout’ rule unsportsmanlike
The vote won’t actually end blackouts, which are written into the NFL’s private contracts with broadcast and cable companies. But it means responsibility for blackouts now lies entirely with the NFL and its television partners, not the government.
The Interview Issue: Mark Emmert
Mark Emmert, the president of the NCAA, is dealing with a full plate of controversies and lawsuits these days.
The Interview Issue: Doug Boles
Boles, president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, says working for Mark Miles is similar to an earlier boss, former Mayor Steve Goldsmith.
The Interview Issue: Peter Wilt
Before he helped launch professional soccer in Indianapolis, Peter Wilt earned six championship rings and record business growth for professional soccer teams in four American soccer leagues.
Miles promising higher speeds, more excitement next year in IndyCar
Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles is promising the new aero kits will push speeds higher next May at Indy, but also make the cars less likely to go airborne. He's bullish that attendance and TV ratings will go up series-wide next year.
Tony Stewart won’t face charges in deadly crash
A grand jury has decided against charging NASCAR star Tony Stewart in the August death of driver Kevin Ward Jr. at a sprint car race in upstate New York. Officials said Ward was under the influence of marijuana that night "enough to impair judgment.”
White takes next step in hoops career, becomes Fever coach
Stephanie White was the perfect fit to coach the Indiana Fever. After all, the Indiana native has virtually spent her whole life in the Hoosier state.
Despite NFL controversies Colts TV ratings on the rise
The controversy surrounding former Baltimore player Ray Rice, who punched his now wife in the face and knocked her out, should not ruin the entire sport, said the CEO of one of the Indianapolis Colts’ biggest sponsors.
Manning: Pot helping pizza business; Daniels ‘could have been’ president
Legalized marijuana has translated into booming business for Peyton Manning's Papa John's stores in the Denver area. He bought the franchises shortly before Colorado passed its legalization amendment in 2012.
Lean years loom for Capital Improvement Board
The Capital Improvement Board is headed for lean years, but it’s not for a lack of resources. The entity that oversees downtown convention and sports venues faces payment of two big debts.
Skjodt plotting $25 million sports complex
Paul Skjodt, owner of the now-dormant Indiana Ice hockey team, has secured an option on 92 acres in a busy northwest-side corridor for a $25 million multi-use sports complex.
Manager of Cultural Trail plans HQ project
The not-for-profit that oversees the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare program plans to shed its training wheels and renovate a former service station along the trail as its headquarters.
ABA making another run at Indy market
With a little help from the Shriners, the Indy Naptown All Stars are confident they can sellout their 16 regular season home games at Tech High School. The team's home opener is already well on its way.
Year wait expected for start of Wigwam work
The developer taking over Anderson's Wigwam gymnasium is expecting to start work at the complex in about a year. The group plans to convert part of the complex into 55 multifamily housing units while maintaining the gym.
Sports Corp., Speedway make way for new leadership
The change of guard at Indiana Sports Corp. will take place in late October, giving Ryan Vaughn time to finish out negotiations for the city’s 2015 budget, currently under review by the City-County Council.