BENNER: Indiana State football reigns … and other thoughts
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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.
NBA’s plan to cut salaries is double-edged sword for Pacers
If NBA Commissioner David Stern makes good on his promise to cut player salaries, Larry Bird's plan to rebuild team could take a big hit.
MainGate signs merchandising deal with U.S. Golf Association
The local firm will operate the USGA’s catalog and online merchandise programs.
Bird still has boss’ support, but also plenty of critics
This year might be Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird’s last shot to show that his skill assembling a team is on par with his talent as a player and coach.
BENNER: Will Pacers put up wins and finally win back fans?
The Indiana Pacers open their National Basketball Association season Wednesday night with two questions overriding other concerns.
USA Track & Field hit with wrongful termination suit
Former USA Track and Field CEO Doug Logan filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the governing body Wednesday, seeking payment after suddenly being fired last month following a 26-month tenure.
McAfee’s drunken swim no laughing matter for Colts brass
In a city where residents are hyper-sensitive to the misdeeds of high-paid athletes, Colts can't afford to let team's image erode.
U.S. court voids NCAA ruling, seeks help on state law
A three-judge panel of the Chicago-based appeals court Monday reversed its own July ruling that said the NCAA must face a lawsuit by consumers claiming its ticket-distribution method violates Indiana law.
Indiana Pacers launch combine to scout for top salespeople
Representatives of at least 17 professional sports franchises will be here looking for talent to add to their business teams.