ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch sports streaming service
The service does not yet have a name or a price, but it is the greatest move to date toward sports content being available outside of cable.
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Super Bowl expected to smash betting records, with nearly 68M U.S. adults wagering
The volume of betting participation is projected to be 35% higher than last year, which was the previous record, according to the American Gaming Association.
Machine Gun Kelly, Shaquille O’Neal to share NBA All-Star Weekend bill
Musical performances are planned in conjunction with a special TNT “Inside the NBA” telecast at the Indiana Conventions Center.
NBA set to play on an LED glass court for some All-Star weekend events
Part of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis—including the entire All-Star Saturday Night lineup—will be played on a state-of-the-art, full video LED court that will be installed at Lucas Oil Stadium, the league said Monday.
Labor official says Dartmouth basketball players are school employees, sets stage for union vote
A National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.
IBJ Podcast: Here’s what to see and do during All-Star Weekend
IBJ arts and entertainment writer Dave Lindquist talks about the All-Star Weekend schedule of concerts and other entertainment so far and explains what central Indiana residents can do to enjoy the festiities—even if they don’t have a ticket to the game.
Pitino says NCAA enforcement arm is ‘a joke’ that’s ‘of no value anymore’ and ‘should be disbanded’
Coach Rick Pitino, 71, who a history of run-ins with the Indianapolis-based NCAA, said he believes it’s time for the enforcement staff to stand down when it comes to policing member schools.
Tennessee, Virginia AGs suing NCAA over NIL-related recruiting rules
The lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee claims the NCAA is “enforcing rules that unfairly restrict how athletes can commercially use their name, image and likeness at a critical juncture in the recruiting calendar.”
Tennessee chancellor rips NCAA as ‘failing’ group pursuing untrue allegations
Chancellor Donde Plowman called it “intellectually dishonest” for NCAA enforcement staff to pursue infractions cases as if students have no NIL rights or institutions are “willfully violating” a “clear and unchanging set of rules.”
All-Star Weekend showdown: Curry vs. Ionescu in Indy for 3-point shootout
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s all-time 3-point king, will take on the reigning WNBA 3-point shootout queen and single-season record holder Sabrina Ionescu in a battle they both have encouraged.
Giant Tyrese Haliburton images going up on JW Marriott before NBA All-Star Game
Jumbo QR codes on the hotel’s exterior will provide access to behind-the-scenes content and the chance to win prizes.
NBA unveils uniforms for 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis
The Jordan Brand jerseys and shorts were “designed from the idea that basketball was raised in Indiana,” the NBA said.
Jim Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach after leading Michigan to national title
Harbaugh, who nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to the Super Bowl as a player three decades ago, is leaving the University of Michigan after nine seasons as coach and a national championship.
CEO Rick Fuson retiring after 40 years as Indiana Pacers executive
Fuson plans to depart as CEO on June 18, the same date he began working for the franchise 40 years ago as director of special events at Market Square Arena.
‘Knockout’ tournament takes All-Star Game statewide
The Indiana Statewide Knockout Tournament got underway earlier this month and continues all the way until NBA All-Star Weekend in mid-February.
Dan Dakich hired for AM sports talk radio role
“The Dan Dakich Show” is scheduled to debut Jan. 29 on WXNT-AM 1430, a station known as Indy’s Sports Ticket 1430 AM that has finished near the bottom in listenership rankings.
All-Star Game tickets hard to come by; NBA, partners inviting corporate clients
Finding one’s way into Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 18 for the flagship event of NBA All-Star Weekend will cost a pretty penny, if any tickets can be found at all.
Indianapolis to retain NFL Scouting Combine through at least 2025
The National Football League is sticking with Indianapolis as the host city for its high-profile Scouting Combine for at least one more year. The city has hosted the event since 1987.
DJ-producer Zedd announced as NBA All-Star Weekend performer
The performance by the Electronic Dance Music star is one of three concerts planned at the Indiana Convention Center.
UPDATE: Pascal Siakam traded to Pacers from Raptors for 3 first-round picks, more
The high-scoring Siakam is a two-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-Star and part of the Toronto Rapters team that won the 2019 NBA title.