BENNER: Super Bowls Radio Row is a non-stop PR machine
The National Football League has created this monster and couldn’t be happier about it.
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NFL labor situation a hot topic in Dallas
A lockout is predicted by many, but whether labor strife ultimately affects the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis remains to be seen.
Gang way, it’s go time in Dallas
Indianapolis' 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee fights for face time with a worldwide media contingency at this year's big game. Hats and scarves become critical drawing cards.
Dallas hospitality doesn’t measure up, so far
Indianapolis' Super Bowl Host Committee is in Dallas this week to educate themselves. But I have a feeling the Texans could learn a thing or two from their Indy counterparts about hosting big sports events.
Super Bowl committee fields weather questions in Dallas
Members of Indianapolis’ 2012 Super Bowl host committee spent most of Tuesday and the early part of Wednesday in Dallas answering questions about central Indiana weather and downtown amenities.
Pacers owner to keep Bird as team president
Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon says team president Larry Bird's job is safe through the rest of the season, and he could be back next year.
Fresh-faced coach ready to breathe new life into Pacers
Frank Vogel talks like a man of conviction and looks like he just walked off the set of the movie Hoosiers. If only he can string together a few victories, he could be just what the franchise needs.
Florida marketing firm suing IRL over Izod contract
Florida-based CV Sports Marketing Inc. alleges in a lawsuit that the IRL and Indianapolis Motor Speedway could owe millions of dollars in fees relating to its role in landing Izod as a title sponsor.
Pacers fire O’Brien, make Vogel interim coach
President Larry Bird fired head coach Jim O’Brien on Sunday after the team squandered a promising start to the season by losing seven of its past eight games.
Unsullied image gives Colts QB many audibles to call
In this day and age when everyone carries a cell phone with a camera or video recorder, Peyton Manning's nearly spotless image is more incredible than his NFL streak of starting games.
Westfield sports complex scores deal with youth baseball group
City officials hope landing the Lids Indiana Bulls as a tenant at the planned Grand Park Sports Campus will help drive thousands of visitors to the 300-acre site—and nearby businesses.
Mattel may build Hot Wheels track at IMS
IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are working on a deal with California-based Mattel Inc. to build a life-size Hot Wheels track in the Speedway’s infield in conjunction with the centennial running of the Indianapolis 500 this May.
Gourmet popcorn maker launching IndyCar products
Indianapolis-based Just Pop In signed a multiyear deal with the racing series.
IndyCar CEO reverses course on profitability prediction
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard said it's more important this year to lay a solid foundation for long-term success than it is to try to generate a short-term profit.
Bears fans’ behavior shows value of Hoosier hospitality
Courteous Colts fans go a long way to selling city to visitors.
Centennial Indy 500 pace car expected to bring high price at auction
Barrett-Jackson officials think the orange-and-white Camaro convertible could fetch a six-figure sum.
MainGate signs three-year pact with Churchill Downs
For the Kentucky Derby, the Indianapolis-based retail and merchandising firm is providing licensed goods, handling official off-site retail locations and launching a new e-commerce website.
BENNER: Athletes, like politicians, should dial down the rhetoric
Trash talk seems so silly. Pointless. Childish.
IndyCar, other circuits show signs of motorsports recovery
Open-wheel series leads resurgence in sponsorship dollars flowing to racing circuits, venues and teams.
Will Peyton Manning really be NFL’s highest-paid player?
Expect Colts quarterback to a sign back-loaded contract that he has no intention of playing out.