MainGate scores huge Super Bowl merchandising deal
Indianapolis-based MainGate beat out more than a dozen bidders to sell merchandise at 40 NFL-sanctioned hotels during the 10-day Super Bowl festivities next season.
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‘Turbo’ off to slower-than-expected start at box office
The Indianapolis-based IndyCar Series and open-wheel racing enthusiasts were hoping the movie would create a buzz about the sport, but interest has fallen short of expectations so far.
Do Pocono ratings show IndyCar needs more oval races?
Old-school open-wheel fans are crowing that the ratings of IndyCar's Pocono race mean the series needs more ovals. On some levels, their argument makes a lot of sense. But does that mean changes are coming?
NCAA rejects claims in concussion lawsuit
Attorneys suing the Indianapolis-based NCAA over its handling of head injuries asked a federal judge to let them expand the lawsuit to include thousands of plaintiffs nationwide.
Speedway making security changes for Brickyard 400
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials say they're working on ways to make sure fans for this weekend’s race don’t face the same long security lines that frustrated many at the Indianapolis 500 in May.
Zipp Speed Weaponry ‘at the front of the pack’
Zipp’s position as market leader has only grown stronger since the local company formed in 1988 was acquired in 2007 by Chicago-based SRAM Corp.
City close to launch of 2018 Super Bowl bid
Allison Melangton, CEO of the city’s 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee and leader of the 2018 Super Bowl Bid Committee, is promising to come up with another attention-grabber to deliver the bid early next May—if the city proceeds with a bid as expected.
NCAA to stop putting name, logo on video game
The move comes as the NCAA fights a lawsuit that demands the NCAA find a way to cut players in on the billions of dollars earned from live broadcasts, memorabilia sales, video games and in other areas.
Despite Peyton’s return, Colts ticket value still lags
Peyton Manning’s return is pushing the value of tickets for the Broncos-at-Colts game to twice as high as any other home game. Despite that boost, the Colts are still in the NFL's bottom half in terms of ticket demand on the secondary market.
Animated film ‘Turbo’ could give racing a boost
A new DreamWorks Animation movie centers on the Indianapolis 500. It’s a dream come true for the IndyCar Series, which can’t buy a break in halting its slide in public interest.
USA Track & Field faces latest doping scandal
The Indianapolis-based governing body for U.S. track and field is dealing with the fallout after several high-profile stars tested positive for banned substances.
Indy Indians chasing bigger crowds, more money
The Indianapolis Indians are red hot again this year. Not only is the team leading its division with a 61-38 record, but it is also chasing a fifth straight year with an attendance gain and profits that could eclipse $1.6 million.
IndyCar racing to line up sponsors to replace Izod
The IndyCar Series’ quest to find a presenting sponsor that could eventually replace Izod as title sponsor—a task series officials earlier this year called their top sales priority—has taken a blow.
It’s time for IU’s excuse-making to stop
Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean has pulled the Hoosiers back from the brink faster than anyone thought he would or could. But now that he has, he and his staff can't answer questions about every stumble by pointing to ghosts of IU's past.
Westfield’s sports plan is grand
When it opens next spring, the aptly named Grand Park Sports Campus will be the largest youth sports complex of its kind in the country.
New Speedway president asked to ‘save our track’
After Doug Boles was promoted to Indianapolis Motor Speedway president on Tuesday, one race fan pleaded with him to "save our track!" Does the Speedway really need saving? Some say the situation is that bad or worse.
Fever extend Dunn contract to 2014, elevate White
Dunn led the Fever to their first Women's National Basketball Association championship last year.
Boles named Speedway president, faces major challenges
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway's new president must navigate a number of tests, most notably how to save the MotoGP race and how to bolster the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race.
Pennsylvania won’t appeal rejection of NCAA suit
The state filed the antitrust lawsuit in January seeking to overturn a host of sanctions against Penn State, including a $60 million fine, four-year bowl ban and scholarship limits.
Stevens will need ‘hide of a rhino’ to survive NBA
Brad Stevens could create the next NBA dynasty in Boston. If he doesn't, he'll likely rue the day he left Butler.