IndyCar Series’ Edmonton race back on?
Edmonton officials have unveiled a plan to save the IndyCar Series race there in 2011.
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IU fires football coach Lynch after four seasons
Lynch concluded his last game as coach Saturday, when the Hoosiers won at Purdue for the first time since 1996.
Dungy becomes influential TV voice after leaving Colts
Tony Dungy's remarks on "Football Night in America" seem to slice through the clutter, frequently eliciting defensive responses from players and coaches.
Racing equipment maker Simpson testing helmets for football
Bill Simpson, one of the biggest names in motorsports safety, is getting involved in the crusade to make a better football helmet and reduce the number of concussions in the National Football League.
Men’s basketball still a cash cow at IU
Despite its serious ills since 2007, Indiana University basketball remains a national power—at least financially. The men’s basketball program ranked No. 8 among all NCAA Division I schools in revenue generation during the 2008-2009 season.
BENNER: Here’s my unpopular recommendation: Keep Lynch
In defense of the indefensible: Yes, I still support the man.
Big Ten likely to move football championship from Indy
Commissioner Jim Delany said it’s likely other cities in Big Ten states will host the game after first championship in 2011.
Running store chain changes name, opens new shop
The Running Co., now BlueMile, expands into Louisville, looks to add more stores in and outside Indiana
BENNER: Louisville scores a point in Indy catch-up game
Forty years ago, Indianapolis and Louisville were both known as one-event towns. But Indy moved on while Louisville stayed put.
Chevy, Lotus engines could infuse $30 million annually into marketing IndyCar
While IndyCar Series' CEO is headed to L.A. for the Lotus announcement, the head of series' commercial division is flying down to Brazil to ink two new corporate partners. Big sponsor announcement could come next week.
Alfa-Romeo ponders joining IndyCar, new sponsors jump in
On a day when Dallara breaks ground on new IndyCar manufacturing facility, Alfa-Romeo is pondering joining series as its third engine supplier. And that may not be the end of the good news for the open-wheel series.
Tim Tebow bigger fan favorite than Peyton Manning?
If NFL jersey sales are any indication, the Indianapolis Colts all-star QB ranks behind the second-string rookie in fan following.
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.
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.