‘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.
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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.
Amazon to invest in Diamond Sports as part of bankruptcy restructuring agreement
Under the terms of the restructuring agreement, Amazon will make a minority investment in Diamond and enter into a commercial arrangement to provide access to Diamond’s content via Prime Video.
Report: Colts owner Irsay found unresponsive last month after suspected overdose
TMZ reported that Colts owner Jim Irsay was found in his bed, unresponsive, cold to the touch and gasping for air around 4:30 a.m. Dec. 8.
Music, visual arts highlight NBA All-Star host committee’s cultural plans
Nearly 90 public artworks will be installed to celebrate the NBA All-Star Game scheduled for Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Basketball court at airport welcomes visitors ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend
Numerous other graphics and arts installations also are being placed throughout Indianapolis International Airport to welcome visitors, participants and media to Indianapolis for All-Star events.
Why Black culture takes center stage during NBA All-Star Weekend
Over the years, All-Star Weekend has become a cultural magnet for entertainment and fashion. It’s known as a vibrant destination among Black residents coast-to-coast.
Anthony Richardson eager to get back on the field after missing most of 2023 with a shoulder injury
Richardson showed promise in his four starts. He completed 50 of 84 attempts with 577 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He also ran 25 times for 136 yards and four scores.
500 Festival’s Mini-Marathon is losing OneAmerica as title sponsor
Indianapolis-based OneAmerica, which has been the Mini-Marathon’s title sponsor for the last 20 years, will end its sponsorship after this year’s race on May 4.
NCAA President Charlie Baker talks growing fanbase, gambling and new tier of Division in 1st address
Baker, who started as NCAA president March 1, gave his state of college sports address at a packed symphony hall in the Phoenix Convention Center.
Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years
The move raises questions about the future of both Woods and Nike in pro golf.
NIL not-for-profits can’t lose in College Football Playoff championship
Both Hail! Impact, an NIL organization for the University of Michigan’s Wolverines, and Montlake Futures, which supports athletes at the University of Washington, have philanthropy at their cores.
ESPN exec backs Pat McAfee despite Aaron Rodgers’ ‘deeply dumb’ comment
McAfee returned to his daily show on Friday and promptly thrust the network into a new round of chaos, delivering a broadside against one of his bosses on the air.
All-Star Weekend organizers promise fan-friendly vibes
Most of the 125,000-plus fans who are expected downtown for the NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 15-18 won’t be at the big game. But local residents and others without game tickets will still have plenty of opportunities to get in on the action.
Event planners stake claims at venues for All-Star Weekend
All-Star Weekend has become synonymous with parties that attract celebrities and people who gravitate to celebrity. And demand is high for venues downtown, an area long celebrated for its compact layout and track record of hosting large events.
Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on cusp of playoffs in his first season as coach
A fourth straight home victory on Saturday will give the Colts (9-7) another season sweep of Houston (9-7) and their first postseason appearance since 2020.