USA Football, Rawlings sign two-year deal
St. Louis-based sporting goods manufacturer agrees to supply footballs and uniforms for youth football initiatives.
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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.
Speedway leader named CEO of Hulman & Co.
Directors appointed Jeffrey G. Belskus president and CEO of the Terre Haute-based company effective Oct. 1. Hulman & Co. is the family owned firm that oversees the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series, as well as Clabber Girl Baking Powder and other holdings.
Indians continue string of attendance increases
For the season, the city’s minor-league baseball team drew 580,082 fans to Victory Field over 71 home dates. The franchise has posted year-over-year attendance increases in four of the last five seasons.
IndyCar’s first Baltimore race outpaces crowd estimate
The three-day drew 150,000, about 50,000 more than organizers had hoped.
BENNER: Tight-lipped Colts keep us guessing about No. 18
It’s not difficult to dial back to the pre-Peyton days, when the RCA Dome was a great place to go on a Sunday afternoon…to avoid the crowds.
Herff Jones jumps into cheerleading
Yearbook-and-class-ring maker Herff Jones on Aug. 1 bought Memphis-based Varsity Brands, the top supplier of cheerleader uniforms, as well as the force behind cheerleading’s evolution into a stand-alone sport. Varsity will bring Herff about $250 million in annual revenue through its uniform sales, training camps and competitions.
Class in Hoosier hospitality launched for Super Bowl
The class is being launched Oct. 3 with the goal of getting tens of thousands of front-line hospitality workers—from hoteliers, caterers and restaurant servers to cab drivers and airport employees—prepared for the barrage of Super Bowl visitors coming in February.
Manning out indefinitely after latest neck surgery
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is likely to be sidelined for at least eight weeks and possibly all season after having his third neck surgery in 19 months.
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.
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.