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.
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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.
Westfield residents to hear plans for $1B development
The Estridge Cos., a Carmel-based home builder, will present details of the massive project—mixing condos, apartments
and retail with a $15 million stadium—at a public hearing
Monday evening.
Colts ponder effects of possible NFL season expansion
Indianapolis Colts officials have not taken an official position on expanding the NFL regular season from 16 to 18 games,
but they don’t
think it would boost revenue significantly.
Watching Artest win title painful for Pacers fans
Ron Artest's 20-point performance that helped the L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics for the NBA title has Indiana Pacers
fans asking two questions. What might have been? Is there no justice?
Colts dodged bullet with Marvin Harrison
The Indianapolis Colts could have seen their pristine image ripped apart if Marvin Harrison's troubles hit him a bit earlier
in his life. Now the team must be careful how they honor one of the team's all-time great receivers in the future.
CIB, Pacers discussing three-year deal
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
Big Ten isn’t done growing
The Big Ten remains ready to expand its ranks with the right partners. The Big 12 remains ripe to implode. And Notre Dame
still has a lot to ponder as this game of conference musical chairs is a long way from over.
Big Ten considering name change
With the addition of the University of Nebraska, the Big Ten logo is likely to change. Conference officials are seriously
considering a new name for the conference.