NCAA athletes face long next yard in bid for free-market pay
College athletes are heading back to court in pursuit of pay for play one day after a major setback in their quest for a larger share of the multibillion-dollar industry.
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IndyCar Series continues quest to find safer ways to race
IndyCar says its first mission is to make the high-risk sport of open-wheel racing safer, but proposed solutions to some dangers can actually cause other safety issues.
Tony Stewart makes retirement from NASCAR official
Saying it was time for a change, three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart announced Wednesday that he will retire from Sprint Cup racing following the 2016 season.
Appeals court rules NCAA in violation of antitrust laws
The NCAA is accused of violating antitrust laws by conspiring to block the athletes from getting a share of revenues generated by the use of their images.
OneAmerica supplants Vectren as Colts Radio Network title sponsor
Financial terms of the agreement between OneAmerica and the Indianapolis Colts were not disclosed, but sports marketers pegged it in the mid- to high-six-figure range over the duration of the deal.
Fever back in WNBA Finals after victory over New York
Tamika Catchings scored 14 points and made key defensive plays to lead Indiana to a 66-51 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, advancing the Fever to the WNBA Finals for the first time in three years.
Luck saying all the right things about his coach in wake of team’s first victory
Andrew Luck showed maturity again on Sunday and demonstrated why he is the Indianapolis Colts’ MVP on and off the field.
CIB: Tests show Lucas Oil Stadium roof opens properly
The roof of Lucas Oil Stadium has opened and closed properly in tests three weeks after three fans were hurt when a bolt fell during an Indianapolis Colts preseason game.
Pacers broadcaster recounts breaking back in brawl
Play-by-play announcer Mark Boyle has called a lot of action during a career spanning three decades. Once in a while he even ends up in the center of it all.
Lucas: Colts stadium naming rights deal a bargain
Seven years into a 20-year agreement, Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas thinks his company has already gotten its money’s worth from the $121.5 million naming rights deal for the Indianapolis Colts’ home. Or at least nearly so.
Historic 500 racing garage to be renovated
Indiana Landmarks plans to raise the funds to refurbish the fabled but dilapidated building north of West 16th Street that served as the Boyle Racing garage from the 1920s through the 1940s.
Lopresti: Colts must be hoping there’s no place like home
The Colts had better not even think of losing to the New York Jets in Monday night’s home opener.
Indiana Fever among league leaders in sponsorship sales, profitability
For a third consecutive year, the Fever have led the WNBA in sponsorships sales and, more important, have been profitable. Team officials said the margin isn’t huge, but league sources confirmed the Fever is one of only six franchises in the 12-team league to be profitable this year at all.
Hotel at Grand Park could be six stories with up to 225 beds
Westfield asked for proposals for a “lodging solution” on 5.26 acres of city-owned property immediately to the west of the future indoor soccer facility on 191st Street. Now officials are negotiating with bidder Jonathan Byrd’s, which offered a plan for a 180-bed hotel.
Monumental Marathon acquires rival event in Lawrence, changes coming
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon organizers hope to kill confusion in the market by acquiring the Indianapolis Marathon and taking over its domain name. Despite killing the full marathon in Lawrence, they promise to grow the half marathon there.
Pacers won’t exterminate Mad Ants moniker
Despite the trend of NBA teams buying NBA D-League teams and rebranding them with their own name, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants will remain the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
‘Jock tax’ ruling delayed during appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court has delayed its decision that struck down the way Cleveland taxes visiting professional athletes while the city appeals. At issue are challenges by retired Colts center Jeff Saturday and former Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer.
Nature’s Bakery rolling out big plans to capitalize on Danica Patrick deal
Nevada-based company is promising to feature the NASCAR driver prominently in at-track, in-store and other promotions as it attempts to double its sales.
Colts try to keep focus on football, not rumored front-office rift
Indianapolis Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson and Head Coach Chuck Pagano spent last week trying to dispel the notion there was internal friction. Team owner Jim Irsay added his voice to the chorus Sunday after an ugly Colts loss.
Herb Simon seeks court ruling on Pacers ownership
The owner of the Indiana Pacers has asked a court to declare that his late brother Mel’s estate and widow have no financial stake in the team.