Butler hires assistant coach Miller to replace Stevens
The decision to hire Brandon Miller came three days after Stevens surprised everyone by taking the head job with the Boston Celtics.
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Indianapolis aims to become top center for cricket
The Midwestern city best known for its basketball and auto racing is gearing up for a proper game of cricket — the ball-and-bat sport most Americans know only from British films or by surfing through international sports channels.
Stevens’ move comes as surprise to Bulldogs
On Wednesday, the 36-year-old Stevens stunned the city of Indianapolis by leaving the tiny school he led to back-to-back national runner-up finishes to take the Celtics job. The news hit hardest inside historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Stevens leaving Butler for job as Celtics coach
Brad Stevens has spent six years as head basketball coach of Butler, leading the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championship games. The Celtics gave Stevens a six-year deal worth about $22 million, a source said.
Former Pacer invents device to increase leg strength
In April, Jonathan Bender launched a company based on a device he invented to help others avoid the knee troubles that put an end to his promising NBA career. Already, he’s brokered a deal with California-based Relax The Back retail chain.
Arrests bring Colts, NFL to edge of deep abyss
At some point, NFL and Colts fans may wonder whom they’re cheering for. They may wonder whose poster their child has on the wall. And they may not like the answer staring back at them.
Fairgrounds becoming running Mecca for races, fundraisers
What started with a call out of the blue last year has turned into a six-figure revenue stream for the Indiana State Fairgrounds. And that revenue stream could get a lot bigger.
IU’s Crean praised, criticized following NBA draft
Having two players selected in the top four of last week's NBA draft will only bolster IU Coach Tom Crean's recruiting efforts. But some IU alums are asking how a team with two such players got knocked out of the Sweet Sixteen.
Out-of-the-way club caters to members’ need for speed
Successful professionals that double as weekend race warriors and gear heads are drawn to a racetrack and club on the edge of the middle of nowhere by their love of cars and need for speed.
Indy 500 ticket renewals up despite price hike
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials say they’ve seen no adverse sales impact from a risky move to raise ticket prices for the 2014 Indianapolis 500 by about 15 percent—the first price increase in almost a decade.
Indianapolis Star sports department getting major overhaul
The Star sports department is undergoing a major shakeup, including reassignments for some of the paper’s most tenured beat writers—covering the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, IU and Butler.
Ex-Colt Saturday hires Knight’s agent to go after TV gig
Retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday is positioning himself for a national broadcasting job, and he's turning to one of the most high-powered agents to get an edge.
Returning to run franchise, Bird hopes to take ‘another step’
A recharged Larry Bird, 56, will succeed Donnie Walsh, 72, as president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. His return comes almost exactly a year after he stepped down, citing health concerns.
Is Victor Oladipo an NBA superstar or safety net?
A polling of NBA general managers shows that IU product Victor Oladipo is their favorite player in this year's draft. But will that be enough to make him the overall No. 1 pick?
Moody’s revises NCAA credit outlook to negative
The NCAA's credit outlook has been downgraded by ratings agency Moody's as the governing body of college sports deals with an anti-trust lawsuit about the use of athletes' images and likenesses.
Ivy Tech system high in grads, low in graduation rates
Ivy Tech Community College ranks first among two-year educational institutions nationwide for the number of associate degrees it awards. But just 4 percent of students graduate within two years and only 23 percent earn diplomas in six years.
Colts partner with Rock n Roll Marathon promoter to host race
Indy-area runners will have a chance to run through the tunnel and onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first Colts Back to Football Run on Aug. 24. The five-kilometer race will end at the 50-yard line.
Landmark NCAA player-likeness case set to get underway
Plaintiffs say the case, which heads to court Thursday, may reduce the $6.4 billion in annual revenue that universities get from athletics by as much as 50 percent.
IndyCar trailing far behind NASCAR, F1 in social media outreach
IndyCar’s Twitter and Facebook fan following is another set of numbers Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles must boost to assure the series’ survival.
City to host USA Cricket championships in 2014
The tournament is slated for the new Indianapolis World Sports Park on the far-east side for three years beginning in 2014, the USA Cricket Association said.