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Former Daniels aides among four names added to panel tasked with promoting the industry.
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Fastenal sponsorship deal draws NASCAR contracts
Vending machines aren’t the only reason the Fastenal brand is resonating.
Indiana University basketball sets attendance record
School officials announced Wednesday that the Hoosiers average attendance for 19 home games was 17,412 — breaking the previous mark of 17,148, set in 2001-02.
Colts camp fans not impressed with Anderson
Fans are wild about attending Indianapolis Colts’ practices this summer on the campus of Anderson University, but they say they have little interest in sticking around and spending money in the city.
Well woes blamed on new Indianapolis sports park
Some Indianapolis residents living near where the World Sports Park is being built say its new irrigation system is sucking their home water wells dry.
Golfer finishes coast-to-coast fundraiser for Indy school
Luke Bielawski, a student from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, spent 96 days this summer teeing off from California to South Carolina to raise money for Providence Cristo Rey High School.
Star-studded sports car race could kick off month of May at Indy
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are interested in an endurance sports car race to kick off the run up to the Indy 500 the way the Rolex 24 at Daytona kicks off festivities leading up to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race.
Irsay drives home points with Twitter rant
Colts owner Jim Irsay had two messages for the team's fans following Sunday's loss to Buffalo. And he let them be heard loud and clear through his unusually strong preseason rant.
Indians extend deal with Pirates through 2016
Since the Indians began their affiliation with the Pirates in 2005, they have posted a 668-604 regular-season record, including a 352-289 mark at Victory Field.
Indy’s new pro soccer team hits ticket sales milestone
Indy Eleven, the city’s new professional soccer franchise, has been on a season ticket sales tear since the International Champions Cup game was announced—and that sales push continues. Team officials now shooting for new goal by Nov. 11.
NCAA getting out of jersey-selling business
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday it would stop the practice immediately after reports this week that team jerseys and other items linked to individual schools could be found on its own website by searching for specific player names.
IMS considers dropping MotoGP event for new sports-car race
The upcoming MotoGP motorcycle race could be the last at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as NASCAR officials lobby instead for a stand-alone race for a newly merged sports-car series.
Tony Stewart risking his business enterprise with reckless decisions
It’s time Tony Stewart gets a reality check. And it’s probably time for one of his business associates or friends to give it to him.
Angie’s List back on track with IndyCar Series deal
If Angie's List decides to make its involvement with the IndyCar Series a major part of its marketing campaign, it could be a big coup for the series and the team the company partners with. Angie's List pours tens of millions of dollars into marketing annually.
International soccer match draws 42,000 to Lucas Oil
The biggest soccer match in Indianapolis history also marked the first time that a natural grass surface was was laid inside the Colts’ stadium.
Legislation introduced in U.S. House to reform NCAA
The legislation would require athletes to have annual baseline concussion testing and ensure that an athlete in good academic standing would not be in danger of losing an athletic scholarship because of injury or performance.
Movie maker endured hardship in quest to capture ancient art of falconry
Eddie Brochin is only the second person to ever film the ancient hunting techniques of Mongolia’s eagle masters.
Anderson Speedway fights bill for overdue taxes
Madison County officials say the company that owns the race track owes $125,000 in overdue property taxes. The Speedway believes it has been charged too much.
40,000 plus fans, global media throng to attend soccer game at Lucas Oil Stadium
Thousands of attendees at Thursday's event will come from outside the area and the game is broadcast in 150 countries, giving Indianapolis nationwide and global exposure.
Local TV blackout key to Brickyard 400 survival
While only 75,000 people attended Sunday's Brickyard 400, more than 230,000 central Indiana residents watched the race live on television. Speedway officials must induce those TV-watching fans to buy tickets and fill the stands.