NBA postpones camps, cancels 43 preseason games
The cancellations will cost the Indiana Pacers three preseason games, including home games Oct. 11 vs. the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks and Oct. 15 against the Orlando Magic.
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MainGate signs deal to handle merchandise for Big Ten
The company will be the exclusive retail and merchandising company for the organization’s football championship games and basketball tournaments through 2016.
Circle City Classic makes changes to boost event attendance
Officials are taking steps to reverse a dramatic decline in interest in the event over the last decade.
BENNER: This winter might be best and worst of times
We’ve got the Big Ten championship, the Crossroads Classic, the Super Bowl … and the possibility of no NBA season.
Some NFL teams would make for a more lucrative Super Bowl
A 2012 Super Bowl between the Chicago Bears and New York Jets is one of the matchups that would give local businesses plenty to cheer about, experts say. National Football League officials have told Indianapolis to expect 150,000 visitors for the Super Bowl. If two prime teams make it, the number will be closer to 250,000.
Thousands volunteer to help with Super Bowl hospitality
Some 13,000 people have agreed to pitch in to help with visitors and events surrounding the game, slated for Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. More than 2,000 attended a training kickoff event on Wednesday.
Councilor launches opposition to Georgia Street renaming
Democrat City-County Councilor Angela Mansfield has submitted a resolution that urges Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard to “cease and desist from all efforts to rename Georgia Street.”
Super Bowl XLVI by the numbers
Would you believe 9,000 private airplanes landing in the Indianapolis area?
Big Ten game will have big impact in Indianapolis
Early indications suggest the inaugural championship football game will rake more money into the Indianapolis area than expected.
Danica Patrick bridge-burning tour continues
In a matter of three days, the diva driver takes aim at Brazilian drivers, Japan's food supply and the IndyCar CEO's decision making. So who will she endear in NASCAR?
USA Football, Rawlings sign two-year merchandise deal
The St. Louis-based sporting goods manufacturer will be a supplier for America’s national teams and USA Football’s youth football initiatives.
Super Bowl organizers promoting conservation
The 2012 host committee wants rival groups of up to 30 people to see who can make the biggest dent in water and carbon dioxide use.
Irsay blazing a trail through Twitter
The Indianapolis Colts’ Jim Irsay is among only a handful of NFL owners tweeting and has three times as many followers as such high-profile owners as the Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones. His offbeat tweets are seen as marketing genius by some. Others wonder if they ramble a bit too far out of bounds or undermine Irsay’s staff.
BENNER: A decade of successes is too easily forgotten
The once-unassailable Polian has been wearing an increasingly larger bull’s-eye on his behind since December 2009.
Judge tosses wrongful-firing suit against Pacers owner
A lawsuit by a nanny and a chauffeur against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife has ended with a judge's written ruling confirming that the employees failed to prove their claims of mistreatment.
IndyCar CEO, team owners not on same page
Chip Ganassi and Roger Penske refuse to take part in IndyCar CEO's bold bid to bring the open-wheel series some much needed publicity. Randy Bernard's execution must be better in 2012.
Kernan not looking to sell South Bend minor-league ball team
Former governor says he is undeterred by franchise-low attendance this year, expects stadium improvements to draw fans in 2012.
USA Football, Rawlings sign two-year deal
St. Louis-based sporting goods manufacturer agrees to supply footballs and uniforms for youth football initiatives.
NFL alums invite public to party at Hard Rock
The local chapter of the NFL Alumni is building a reputation for becoming one of the league’s most active chapters for charity.
Manning injury could sack Colts stores’ sales
Local company that manages Colts merchandise sales operations isn't sure what to expect, but is hopeful the sale of 2012 Super Bowl items will make up for any declines.