NCAA approves $35M addition to Indianapolis headquarters
The NCAA executive committee on Thursday approved a $35 million addition to the governing body’s headquarters in White River
State Park in Indianapolis.
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BENNER: Former volunteer Stevens now coaches a contender
Count Butler University basketball on the short list of teams that could make it to the Final Four.
Knight refuses IU’s offer to settle lawsuit
Bob Knight didn’t like Indiana University making a private matter public, and he didn’t want IU alumni footing the bill to
settle a lawsuit. On Tuesday, Knight released a statement saying he will return a $75,000 check sent last week by school officials
as a settlement offer.
Daniels out as Pacers director of player personnel
The Indiana Pacers say Mel Daniels no longer is the team’s director of player personnel.
Fishing license sales up in Indiana, nation
A report issued this week showed that fishing license sales in Indiana so far this year are up 8.1 percent.
Circle City Classic must boost attendance, sponsorship revenue to survive
Dramatic decreases in sponsorship and ticket revenue this year and the recent resignation of the Circle City Classic’s
new executive director have some questioning if the event can survive. Now Classic leaders are considering a bevy of bold changes.
BENNER: Pacers revival has to happen on the hardwood
“This is not a year to make excuses,” says Pacers President Larry Bird.
City official: ‘We’re obligated’ to weigh privatizing some stadium, convention duties
Mayoral Chief of Staff Paul Okeson said the city isn’t sure it makes sense to privatize operations now handled by
the Capital Improvement Board, “but we’re obligated on behalf of the taxpayer to find out.”
NCAA: Just 21 percent of athletic departments profitable
Most of the nation’s college athletic departments are still trying to get out of the red zone.
Circle City Classic director resigns after 4 months
The director of the Circle City Classic announced his resignation Monday, just four months after taking the job.
TV ratings show Fever firestorm more than mirage
The Indiana Fever may have lost the WNBA finals. But they scored 50 percent more hometown TV viewes than their on-court rival,
the Phoenix Mercury.
WNDY to broadcast 13 Butler games
Local TV station WNDY Channel 23 announced Friday that it will broadcast 13 Butler University men’s basketball games this
season, starting with the Bulldogs’ Nov. 21 game at the University of Evansville.
Sales of luxury suites slow at most Indianapolis sports venues
Ten years ago, the Indiana Pacers sold out their 69 Conseco Fieldhouse suites and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
barely touched a phone to sell its 120 luxury boxes. But entertaining at luxury suites is out of vogue
now, thanks to the recession and companies keeping a closer eye on spending.
Cash-strapped Hoosier Park racing to restructure $400M in debt
Despite rampant speculation, Anderson’s Hoosier Park is not facing imminent bankruptcy, according to its owner, locally
based Centaur Inc.
Indiana Members Credit Union signs Pacers sponsorship pact
The agreement includes player appearances, a Pacers debit card, courtside signage, radio spots,
hospitality and use of the Conseco Fieldhouse practice court for community relations initiatives.
BENNER: Bad news hard to come by as Colts take a break
Here we are at the bye week of what is looking like another exceptional Indianapolis Colts season.
WNBA’s Fever to stay in Indiana, owner says
The Indiana Fever will remain in Indianapolis for the 2010 season, despite speculation that ownership would not keep the
team.
Jim Irsay smacks down idea of Rush Limbaugh as NFL team owner
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said today that there’s no place for Rush Limbaugh among the ranks of Nationsl Football
League team owners.
Lucas Oil out to build on Jiffy Lube deal
One year after emblazoning its name on the Indianapolis Colts’ mammoth new home, Lucas Oil Products Inc. has leveraged
that sponsorship into a pact with Jiffy Lube that company founder Forrest Lucas thinks will score huge profits for his company.
Kroger ads in Star grab attention, raise eyebrows
A new eye-grabbing advertising design in The Indianapolis Star has some wondering where ad content stops and news
content begins.