Big Ten needs to change name, boycott Notre Dame
In this era of change, it's time for the Big Ten to make radical changes or get left behind.
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Will the real JMV please stand up
Local radio host breaks big news about one of the biggest stories so far in this young NFL season, and the national media members he beats don't even bother to call him by his correct name.
Double dose of good news for Speedway, IndyCar Series
MotoGP gives Speedway big endorsement despite racer complaints, while IndyCar avoids near disasters to score success in key East Coast market.
Toyota finds big return in Indy’s drag racing scene
Japanese automaker would appear to be an odd entrant in an NHRA race. There's more to it than just trying to beat the Americans at their own game.
BENNER: Hoping for serendipity as NFL season dawns
As the season begins, we can’t help but think about where it will end—Lucas Oil Stadium—and who might be playing in the Super Bowl.
Gonzalez shouldn’t expect much sympathy from fans
The NFL can be a cold, cruel world where players get fired for getting injured. So does that make player holdouts justifiable?
New IU football coach giving ticket sales a boost
A potential public-relations black eye between new coach Kevin Wilson and two radio announcers could be helping Indiana University sell more season tickets.
Lauth’s Eaglepoint fattens up on racing teams
David Powers Motorsports, John Force Racing, Don Prudhomme Racing and Vance & Hines together occupy roughly 320,000 square feet of space at the park.
Is asking Manning about fatherhood out of bounds?
As intense as Peyton Manning’s desire for privacy is, the networks’ desire for ratings is even greater. Eventually someone like CBS' Sam Ryan will pop the question.
MotoGP race-day attendance up; three-day total down
Speedway officials expect an announcement within 30 days about whether the MotoGP race will be held in Indianapolis in 2012.
Irsay, Polian causing stir about Coach Caldwell’s status
Some Colts followers are starting to wonder if the team's owner and chief executive are undermining the coach's authority.
City expects weather to boost MotoGP’s economic impact
Sunny, mild weather could provide a 15-percent increase to the economic impact of this weekend's MotoGP events. Motorsports business experts said the city could see a $30 million impact.
City would take hit if NBA labor strife cancels season
Indianapolis might find out soon what life would be like without the Indiana Pacers and it won’t be good, say downtown business owners, government officials, marketing experts and sports economists.
BENNER: Look in mirror to see what ails college football
If college football is the product of a corrupt system, why is it so incredibly popular?
Patrick confirms full-time move to NASCAR in 2012
After months of skirting speculation, Danica Patrick announced Thursday that she's leaving IndyCar in 2012 to run a full Nationwide schedule. She didn't rule out a return to open-wheel racing for the Indianapolis 500.
Ding dong, Danica era is dead
The sooner Dancia Patrick permanently leaves for NASCAR, the better for the IndyCar Series.
Tourism front-liners tell real story on Super Bowl’s impact
Often scoffed at Super Bowl economic impact numbers are no exaggeration.
Indians continue to defy odds, draw bigger crowds
Even as economy falters, the city's AAA minor league baseball team continues to be a major draw on the west edge of downtown.
Local magazine Vype to help school sports
Ninety high-school sports programs should receive money generated by the Central Indiana VYPE Foundation.
BENNER: NCAA leaders finally pursuing changes that matter
Had the NCAA initiatives occurred four years ago, Butler might have been playing someone other than the University of Connecticut last March.