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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.
NBA union boss says owners’ loss claims are “baloney”
As the city's Capital Improvement Board negotiates a lease deal with the Indiana Pacers, NBA Players Association chief
Billy Hunter claims league owners are being less than forthright about their financial status.
Falling dominoes could send Crean to MSU, Stevens to IU
If the Cleveland Cavaliers hire Tom Izzo, MSU will target IU Coach Tom Crean as a replacement, and Butler's Brad Stevens
could be headed for Bloomington. And it could all unfold within 10 days.
College athletic conference chaos set to erupt
Nebraska may be heading to the Big Ten, Colorado is leaving the Big 12, and a host of other college athletic moves could be
on tap.
World Skating Academy gets reprieve, remains on thin ice
A fixture in downtown Indianapolis since 1987, the Academy hasn’t yet been evicted from its Pan American Plaza ice rinks,
but it operates under a cloud of uncertainty.
Just Marketing International nabs Formula One deal in India
India-based JPSK Sports Private Ltd. hired JMI to provide strategic consulting for the venue that will host the inaugural
Formula One Indian Grand Prix in 2011.
BENNER: John Wooden would have been proud of these kids
There is little I can add to the deserved tributes … except to place a couple of recent events in a Wooden-like perspective.
IU chases Purdue in football ticket sales
IU is tracking "far ahead" of last year's football season ticket sales as it prepares to unleash its summer
marketing campaign.But Purdue is still the gold standard.
Benner leaving convention group for Horizon League
Well-known local sports columnist Bill Benner is leaving his job at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association to
become senior associate commissioner for external affairs for the Horizon League.
Differences drove wedge between Knight and Wooden
While you won't hear former IU coach Bob Knight heaping praises on the late John Wooden, some surprising similarities
will tie these two hoops titans together forever.
Danica Patrick’s tirade at Indy may have saved her season
Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe revived their IndyCar careers Saturday in Texas. Meanwhile, the series' saftey crews get
a failing grade after taking far too long to put out Simona de Silvestro's car fire.