Ex-Indiana player Leary arrested in fraud case
The 39-year-old Leary was being held Friday in the Monroe County Jail in Bloomington on charges out of Allen County.
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Sources: NCAA talking to CBS, Turner Sports about hoops deal
CBS and Turner Sports are discussing a joint bid for the broadcast rights to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament rights if
the
NCAA decides to opt out of its current deal.
Indy Racing League divulges 2012 chassis wish list
Indy Racing League officials want the open-wheel series’ new chassis to be built in Indiana. But that’s not all they want.
BENNER: Super Bowl delegation’s focus is two years out
We can promise, at game time, a perfect environment: 70 degrees and dry.
Irsay’s promise makes life tough for Polian
Colts owner Jim Irsay’s promise to Peyton Manning this week puts team president Bill Polian in a difficult, some may say impossible,
position.
Businesses walk fine line when supporting Colts
As Super Bowl approaches, companies unaffiliated with the Colts avoid becoming victims of the NFL’s strict trademark-enforcement
policies by supporting the team in generic fashion.
Indiana politicians consider Super Bowl ticket offer
The big question for many politicians isn’t about ethics. Rather, it’s whether to shell out $800 per ticket, plus hotel costs
and airfare.
Governor doing business on Super Bowl trip
Daniels’ schedule includes some economic development meetings and a meeting with members of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host
Committee.
Owners meeting in Miami critical for 2012 Super Bowl
There are some ominous signs that the 2011 NFL season and 2012 Super Bowl are in serious jeopardy. So when are Mayor Greg
Ballard and host committee leaders going to start asking pointed questions of league chiefs?
Brees’ ties to Purdue cause division among state’s fans
Most of Indiana is expected to wear Colts blue on Super Bowl Sunday, but loyalties are split near the Purdue campus in West
Lafayette.
CBS sells out Super Bowl advertising slots
More than a dozen first-timers will kick off ad campaigns with spots purchased during the Super Bowl on Sunday, making up
for holes left by Priceline.com and Toyota.
Bull-riding boss takes reins of Indy Racing League
The CEO of the Professional Bull Riders Association has accepted an offer to lead the Indy Racing League. The IRL has been
without a leader since Tony George was ousted last summer as boss of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Thoughts on the Tebow ad
From the perspective of return on investment, the Super Bowl ad might be considered a failure.
Super Bowl scarf-knitting, green programs unveiled for 2012
The 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee unveiled two unique programs bent on culling the state for a diverse volunteer base. But
one well-known local black activist said the effort isn’t good enough.
Unsung Manning sibling a player in investment field
Cooper Manning, brother of Super Bowl winners Peyton and Eli, is a big success in his own right as a broker of energy stocks.
But you’ll rarely hear him mention the sibling connection to his clients, or that he’s buddies with Drew Brees.
NFL sacks idea of moving Super Bowl to Saturday
Lots of fans love the idea, but moving the Super Bowl to Saturday night is a concept the NFL hates because it would cost the
league and its sponsors tens of millions of dollars.
A tale of two quarterbacks: Sizing up Manning and Brees
From their career paths to their paychecks, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New Orleans Saints signal
caller Drew Brees are miles
apart in many ways. But there also are some intriguing parallels between the men who led their teams to Super Bowl XLIV.
BENNER: A different take – or not – on Super Bowl-bound Colts
Once again, our city is blowing up over the Blue.
Tony George folds racing team, dismisses staff
Unable to raise the $1.5 million to $3 million needed to operate an Indy Racing League team this year, Tony George folded
Vision Racing this morning.