Bernard ousted as CEO of IndyCar, sources say
IndyCar Series owners have fired CEO Randy Bernard, sources familiar with the situation told IBJ on Friday afternoon. IndyCar officials are denying the firing.
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Local lawyer key figure in felling Armstrong
Bill Bock, lead counsel for the U.S Anti-Doping Agency’s case against cyclist Lance Armstrong, spent two years investigating the allegations.
Melangton honored as one of top 40 women in sports biz
Indiana Sports Corp. CEO Allison Melangton made a list of 40 top women in sports business published this month. She's the only one on the list working for a local sports commission.
Fever already cashing in on WNBA title, aiming for more
During its WNBA title run, the Indiana Fever have already seen record merchandise sales and swelling attendance and TV ratings. Now team officials are hoping a groundbreaking sponsorship can take the team to a new level.
George cites conflict of interest in resigning from Hulman board
IndyCar founder Tony George resigned Friday from the Hulman & Co. board of directors, citing a conflict of interest in his recent attempt to reacquire the series.
Indiana Fever, Finish Line reach jersey sponsorship
Indiana Fever players will wear a prominent Finish Line logo on the front of their uniforms as part of a major sponsorship deal with the Indianapolis-based athletic apparel retail chain, team officials announced Friday afternoon.
BENNER: Trust dashed—and rings sold—in the theater that is sports
On Armstrong, Knight and more.
Colts selling ChuckStrong bracelets to raise money for leukemia research
The initial batch of 10,000 orange ChuckStrong bracelets are available at Colts Pro Shops at Circle Centre Mall and Lucas Oil Stadium and online. Team officials expect them to sell fast.
Lawyer: Girls hoops schedule decree sets precedent
A federal consent decree in which 10 southeastern Indiana high schools agree to schedule girls and boys basketball games equally on Friday and Saturday nights sets a legal precedent for the entire state, one of the attorneys in the case said Tuesday.
IndyCar could get boost from unlikely ally
NBC officials are confident their new deal to broadcast Formula One races will help grow the IndyCar Series audience, not divert attention from the American circuit.
NCAA’s moves over betting ‘ludicrous,’ N.J. official says
The NCAA is "ludicrous and hypocritical" for moving five championship games out of New Jersey next year because the state plans to offer legalized sports betting, a spokesman for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said.
Colts’ Luck puts name on autograph deal
Andrew Luck this month signed a multiyear deal making him the first NFL player to market autographed memorabilia for Italian company Panini Authentic.
George reportedly submits offer to buy IndyCar
Tony George has offered a seven-figure cash proposal to take over operations and assume future losses for the IndyCar Series.
Notre Dame revival brings revenue bonanza to football foes
Notre Dame’s football squad is undefeated after five games for the first time in a decade. That’s good news for their opponents: The team is even more of a draw on the road for fans and sponsors.
A10 schools already hyping Butler match-ups
The Atlantic 10 is wasting little time marketing its newest member—the Butler Bulldogs.
Horizon League fights on after loss of Butler
The Indianapolis-based Horizon League says it is “energized” about its future, despite losing its most famous member—Butler University.
ChuckStrong shirt sales raise $62,000 in three days for leukemia research
Colts fans made ChuckStrong shirts the No. 1 selling item at Sunday's Colts game. Even Packers players wanted to wear the shirt during pre-game workouts. But they requested a special version sans the Colts blue.
BENNER: There’s plenty to ponder in sports world as autumn arrives
Questions for the Colts, the Fever, and more.
Resurgent Pacers see lift in ticket sales
The Indiana Pacers continued scoring long after last season ended in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Pacers sales staff hit high-water marks during the off-season that the franchise hasn’t seen in five years. And with almost four weeks until the regular-season home opener Nov. 3, the Pacers are shooting for more.
IndyCar execs say distractions mask progress
IndyCar Series officials insist the open-wheel circuit is on the right track despite a drop in its television ratings, tepid attendance and persistent rumors that it will be sold and its CEO will be fired.