BENNER: Happy hoops season could cure football misery
College basketball season is upon us. Thank goodness. Here in Indiana, it can serve to take our minds off college football.
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Why on earth is GM joining IndyCar?
Clearly the Detroit automaker believes in IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard and his new vision for the open-wheel series.
Could Brazil race imperil IndyCar drivers?
F1 driver and engineers targeted by Brazilian thugs. IndyCar drivers could become targets during May 1 race weekend.
Powerade becomes official sports drink of NCAA
NCAA officials on Monday announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, making Powerade the official sports drink of the association’s 88 championships.
Eagles’ lack of class gives team, NFL black eye
The behavior of Philadelphia Eagles players as Indianapolis Colts receiver Austin Collie lay motionless on the ground during Sunday's game was enough to make fans' stomachs turn.
TV ratings for Pacers on the upswing
A revamped roster, new satellite TV agreement, and an overall boost of interest in the NBA is credited for more viewership of the local NBA team.
Sports teams spend millions on latest in digital signage
The omnipresence of electronic devices in today’s society has changed the rules of the game for operators of sports stadiums, triggering an arms race to see who can have the biggest jumbotron, the longest ribbon board and the most eye-popping digital displays.
Speedway bolsters staff as Indy 500 centennial nears
IMS hires former Goldsmith aid Doug Boles to drum up interest, ticket sales in tough environment for motor racing.
BENNER: Indiana State football reigns … and other thoughts
Tony Dungy’s class act, the possibilities of NFL expansion, and more.
Sam Schmidt Motorsports moves into Tony George’s former shop
Old Vision Racing HQ gives Schmidt team room to expand.
IndyCar Series’ Edmonton race black flagged for 2011
City of Edmonton wants up to $3 million for course paving. IndyCar officials said July 24 race not likely to be replaced at this late date.
Could Manning have ulterior motive for delaying contract talks?
Contract negotiations between Colts QB Peyton Manning and team owner Jim Irsay are filled with untold pressures and unparalleled leverage.
Colts have new contract proposal for Manning
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Peyton Manning during the team’s off week, but Manning and his agent wanted to wait until after the season.
City seeks privatization of Velodrome
City officials are hoping that privatizing the Major Taylor Velodrome, which now is in disrepair, will breathe new life into the cycling venue built in 1982 as a key part of Indianapolis’ efforts to become a sports capital.
BENNER: Misperceptions swirl around college agent issue
How many collegians accept money? The percentage could not possibly rise above the low single digits, if that.
Danica Patrick again voted most popular by IRL fans
The awards were determined by votes of fans at IRL events throughout the season and on indycar.com.
Oden and his agent could learn from Manning’s playbook
Instead of talking about his impending free agent status, Greg Oden and his agent, Mike Conley Sr., might want to focus on more immediate concerns.
NCAA athletes improve overall graduation rates
The annual Graduation Success Rate shows 79 percent of all athletes entering college between 2000-01 and 2003-04 earned degrees within six years.
Danica still most popular, but competition fast approaching
While Danica Patrick continues her six-year reign as open-wheel's most popular driver, the engaging Pippa Mann could be the driver to knock her off that roost.
NCAA tackles agents issue, looks to new sanctions
Several groups are working with the NCAA to find new ways to enforce rules prohibiting improper agent-related benefits for student-athletes, including possible post-NCAA financial penalties that reach into a player’s potential NFL career.