IndyCar CEO ready to slay sacred cows
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard is demanding more support from track partners in an all-out effort to strengthen the series
in 2011 and beyond.
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Indy Racing League signs Avis as new sponsor
Avis will take an active role in promoting the series through e-mail campaigns, displays at select airports, and other large-scale
promotions, company officials said.
Risk inherent with bid to bring World Cup to Indy
But promoters of effort to bring global soccer competition here in 2018 or 2022 aren’t concerned about repeat of financial
failures of World Basketball Championships.
BENNER: Blown calls aren’t a tradition worth preserving
When glaring, outcome—or history-altering—gaffes can be almost immediately rectified, why wouldn’t anyone want to
get it right?
NBA lockout could leave city’s CIB exposed
The agreement between NBA players and owners governing players' salaries expires one year from today. If a new deal doesn't
get done, any money the city pays to operate Conseco Fieldhouse could have a diminished return.
Pacers, CIB still talking post-deadline
A June 30 deadline imposed by the basketball team passed with no agreement on who will pay Conseco Fieldhouse operating expenses,
but both sides remain optimistic a deal will get
done soon.
IndyCar fans still waiting for Randy Bernard to work magic
After four months under the leadership of a new CEO, the IndyCar Series is still up against the wall. Series partners are
demanding more results and fewer excuses.
Agency settles stadium water damage claim for $6.2M
Flooding from a drainpipe malfunction caused extensive damage to Lucas Oil Stadium’s data center prior
to its opening in August 2008.
CIB still negotiating with Pacers over Fieldhouse lease
The Indiana Pacers still are renegotiating the team's lease of Conseco Fieldhouse with a Wednesday deadline approaching.
Pacers’ Paul George may be cornerstone rejected by others
It's stylish these days to critcize Pacers player personnel boss Larry Bird. But those observing closely can see that
he's changing the culture within the Blue and Gold franchise. And his latest draft pick should accelerate the change.
Impact Racing wins latest court battle over safety labels
Ruling prevents industry-certification group from breaking contract with Brownsburg-based company founded by Bill Simpson.
IndyCar boss, Izod face uphill battle in promoting series
New IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard needs to attract more fans as TV ratings slip and networks and sponsors get antsy. Izod,
in the first year of a six-year contract, hopes strategically deployed glitterati will help rev up interest.
City eyes Central State site for sports complex
Indianapolis officials are exploring turning the former Central State Hospital into a 150-acre sports complex that could include
facilities for everything from soccer and baseball to tennis and ice skating.
MainGate seals deal with Tennessee Titans
ndianapolis-based MainGate Inc. signed a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans to handle online and retail merchandising
services for the National Football League franchise.
BENNER: World Cup leaves this viewer less than engrossed
I’m trying. I am really trying. That is why, a couple of Saturdays ago, when I could have been involved in some other leisure activity, I settled into my
easy chair and, instead, watched the U.S. team take on England in its World Cup soccer opener.
Eric Gordon working to boost his NBA stock and strength
Former Indiana University hoops star Eric Gordon has hired away his alma mater's strength coach to help him avoid injury
and improve his earning potential in the NBA.
Is new Westfield pro baseball team taking aim at Indians?
Principals of a proposed independent minor league baseball team think the club could draw fans from several counties and the
new ballpark could become a destination.
LEADING QUESTIONS: How Staubach fields his team
NFL Hall of Famer turned exec huddles with IBJ about confidence,
hard work, and placing personnel.
Tony Kanaan, Danica Patrick feud could wreck IndyCar
Tony Kanaan took another jab at Andretti Autosport teammate Danica Patrick after his victory Sunday in Iowa. Regardless of
who is justified, this isn't a fight either can win.
Hayward’s rising stock presents Bird with difficult dilemma
Gordon Hayward's NBA draft stock is soaring. But it will take guts for Larry Bird to draft the Butler product, even if
he thinks he's the best player when the Pacers pick at No. 10.