Allison to sponsor Sarah Fisher Racing
The Speedway-based transmission company will be an associate sponsor of the team’s entry in the 100th-anniversary Indy 500.
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Indiana lawmakers urge NFL, players to reach deal
Lawmakers from Indiana, home of next season's Super Bowl, are urging the NFL and players union to avoid a work stoppage that would have a "devastating impact" on the state's economy.
BENNER: Bill Lynch leaves sidelines, comes full circle
There's a high road out there, and former IU football Coach Bill Lynch is traveling it.
IndyCar CEO: ‘I wouldn’t grade myself high’
With new board members from the series' funding arm, Hulman & Co., looking over his shoulder, time is running short for Randy Bernard to help the IndyCar Series increase attendance, TV ratings and turn a profit.
Language Training Center expands relationship with LPGA
The Indianapolis-based Language Training Center is now translating the letters of the professional golf association’s commissioner into multiple languages and providing live interpretation at association meetings.
Do golf and business still mix?
Courses see shrinking revenue from companies, but many dealmakers still hit the links
Tony George voted back onto Hulman & Co. board
Hulman & Co. board expands by four in attempt to better position company that oversees Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series.
BENNER: Mental fixes lead to wins for Vogel’s Pacers
For starters, the Pacers have to believe in themselves.
Marriott signs multi-year deal to sponsor USA Football
The giant hotel chain is now the official hotel of the Indianapolis-based sports governing body.
New coach amps up fan interest in Pacers
Much of the credit for the team’s recent upswing—on the court and with fans—is going to the team’s new head coach, Frank Vogel. But he is only the interim head coach, and his future with the team is uncertain.
Archie Manning: Peyton not destined for broadcast booth
Following a pre-Super Bowl promotion in Dallas this month, the father of the famed Colts quarterback said his son is more likely to coach than become a commentator after his playing days are done.
Gun bill raises concerns for CIB properties
Legislation that would allow Hoosiers with gun permits to carry their weapons into municipal properties could affect Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.
Labor strife putting brakes on long-term Manning deal
Calculating quarterback won't want to ink a deal until salary cap specifics are known.
Irsay: Colts put franchise tag on Manning
Manning, the only four-time MVP in league history, has been given the exclusive franchise tag, a move that could cost the Colts $23 million next season. Team owner Jim Irsay announced the decision Tuesday night on Twitter.
Labor fight: Carolina owner rattles Manning’s cage
Recent moves by NFL owners and players are putting Indianapolis' 2012 Super Bowl in serious jeopardy.
Former Colts player charged in $1M theft case
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter, whose NFL career was derailed by a gambling addiction, was charged Monday with stealing more than $1 million from a 68-year-old woman in suburban Columbus, Ohio.
BENNER: Time flies when you’re writing about sports
Ten years ago this week, the good folks at Indianapolis Business Journal began providing me the opportunity to write in this publication.
GAHL: Corporate travel will follow Super Bowl in Indianapolis
City has a strategy to pitch Indianapolis to honchos.
BSU, IU plan to play football at Lucas Oil Stadium
Ball State University has signed a contract to move its Sept. 3 football season-opener against Indiana University from Muncie to Indianapolis.
Dreyer & Reinbold expanding racing operations
Carmel-based team is building a 12,000-square-foot addition at its headquarters that will house a state-of-the-art machine shop outfitted with high-tech milling machines manufactured by Indianapolis-based Hurco Cos.