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.
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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.
Bull-riding boss curious choice to lead IRL
Indy Racing League’s latest revelation raises more questions.
Bull-riding CEO mulling offer to lead IRL
Indy Racing League goes outside racing circles to look for new CEO. Professional Bull Riders Association boss offered job
to replace Tony George.
Manning is to LL Cool J as Brees is to Doogie Howser
In the minds of American consumers, Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning and New Orleans Saints Drew Brees’ align with some
intriguing public figures.
Could Jack Swarbrick be next NCAA president?
Lots of folks in Indianapolis law and sports circles think the Notre Dame athletic director is the right man to replace the
late Myles Brand. But what does Swarbrick think?
Two recipes to improve Indy
City father and Indiana Pacers chief Jim Morris says Indianapolis will rise or fall depending on how well the city nurtures
children and connects with the world. So, how are we doing?
NFL conference title games draw most viewers since 1980s
The Indianapolis Colts’ win over the New York Jets on CBS drew 46.9 million viewers, the most for an American Football Conference
title game since Patriots-Dolphins in 1986.
Colts give local economy a kick
Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl run giving downtown hotels, restaurants and retailers a multi-million-dollar boost.
Colts fans want a little pay back
Indianapolis Colts have a rare opportunity to bond with their fans by showing them success doesn’t mean they’ll be taken for
granted. Fans want answers about Super Bowl ticket disbursement.
CBS, Super Bowl advertisers may be rooting against Colts
From a TV ratings standpoint, a Minnesota Viking-N.Y. Jets Super Bowl match-up could be the biggest winner for CBS and Super
Bowl advertisers paying $3 million for a 30-second spot.
Rising pay for coaches puts pressure on athletic departments
A group of academics recently grilled the NCAA about what it plans to do to secure the future of more than three-fourths of
its largest members, whose athletic departments are hemorrhaging cash at a surprising rate.