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.
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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.
USA Track & Field hires search firm to find CEO
A California firm was hired to replace fired former leader.
BENNER: How will NFL’s labor dispute play out? No one knows
With the National Football League season in full swing, it is easy to forget the gathering storm clouds of a labor impasse that threaten the 2011 schedule.
Former agent’s admission shines light on NCAA enforcement
Indianapolis-based college sports body acknowledges that it needs the help of others, including former players, coaches and the National Football League, to reduce improprieties.
Irsay: NFL owners, players ‘have to find a solution’
National Football League owners are looking for ways to reach a new labor deal with players and preparing for what happens if those efforts don’t succeed. A strike or lockout could affect Indianapolis’ plans to host the 2012 Super Bowl.
Reebok’s loss of NFL contract could hurt local plant
Competitor Nike Inc. will become the official apparel maker for the National Football League in 2012. The loss of the contract could mean layoffs at the Reebok plant on Indianapolis’ east side that makes NFL apparel and employs about 1,000.
IndyCar star seeks help from driving coach
Mark Martin hopes to put Danica Patrick in NASCAR's fast lane.
CIB budget could face rough ride in council
Some City-County Council members are skeptical of the Capital Improvement Board’s spending plan for 2011 that includes $10 million for the privately operated Indiana Pacers.
IHSAA launches Internet television network
The site, www.ihsaatv.org, will broadcast high school state championship games, as well as other high school sports-related content.
BENNER: Athletic director pushes off-field game plan for IU
After months of discussions, IU Director of Athletics Fred Glass has determined that IU athletics must be defined by a broader culture than simply wins and losses