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McAfee, who punted for the Colts from 2009 to 2016, is owner of Indianapolis-based digital media production company Pat McAfee Inc.
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Indy Eleven planning to field women’s team in new USL Super League
Eight markets have been approved for the inaugural season, while Indianapolis is among a group of five markets approved for subsequent seasons, pending completion of a stadium.
Favre ends suit after Pat McAfee apologizes for ‘stealing from poor’ remark
In a lawsuit filed in a Mississippi court in February, Brett Favre’s attorneys wrote McAfee had used “outrageous falsehoods” that included calling Favre a “thief” who was “stealing from poor people in Mississippi.”
NCAA maintains tough penalties as legal sports gambling grows
More than 40 athletes from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University could be facing discipline from both law enforcement and the NCAA for impermissible online wagering. The NCAA consequences could be far worse than the legal ones.
Noblesville City Council OKs project terms for Pacers G League arena
Mayor Chris Jensen said the arena is expected to attract about 65,000 people to Noblesville per year, which he said would equate to more than $30 million in annual economic impact for the city.
Americans have bet $220B on sports in 5 years since legalization
Two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, with additional states likely to join in coming months or years.
Colts owner warns NFL teams about tampering with former QB Luck
Jim Irsay made it clear in a Twitter post late Sunday night following a weekend report from ESPN that the Washington Commanders attempted to find out in 2022 whether the four-time Pro Bowler would consider making a comeback.
Noblesville to build $36M arena to woo Pacers’ Mad Ants from Fort Wayne
As part of the move, the Mad Ants—named in honor of Fort Wayne’s namesake “Mad” Anthony Wayne—will get a new nickname.
Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
Everyone expected the Colts to pick a quarterback after so many revolving-door seasons, including last year’s dismal 4-12-1 mark with three different starters. This will be Indy’s seventh straight season with a different opening-day starter.
NFL attempting balancing act when it comes to legalized gambling
Some say the NFL is hypocritical for suspending players for gambling after embracing legalized wagering as a major source of revenue. Others see it as necessary for the league to maintain public confidence that its games are on the up and up.
Purdue’s Edey declares for NBA Draft with option to return to school
Zach Edey is the first player in NCAA history to finish a season with at least 750 points, 400 rebounds, 70 blocks and 50 assists in a season, but most projections don’t have him being selected in the first round of the draft.
Big Ten taps ex-MLB exec Petitti as commissioner, source says
Tony Petitti is set to replace Kevin Warren, who is leaving to become president of the Chicago Bears.
First Baptist Athletics planning new gym, field improvements on 86th Street
A request to replat the site initially led to some concern among neighbors that some of First Baptist Church’s property would be used for housing development.
Fever take Aliyah Boston with No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
The Indiana Fever also used the seventh pick in the first round on Indiana University’s Grace Berger, who helped the Hoosiers win 118 games during her college career.
After March Madness, women’s pro basketball options are slim
March Madness may have been the last time for fans to see many of the talented college women players compete. Players’ options for professional basketball careers are limited, whether in the U.S. or overseas—the jobs just aren’t there.
UFC parent, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company
The deal between the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship and WWE catapults WWE into a new era, after functioning as a family-run business for decades.
Colts owner Irsay part of effort to send killer whale back to wild
More than 50 years after the orca known as Lolita was captured for public display, plans are in place to return the whale to her home waters at a cost that could reach $20 million. An unlikely coalition involving Jim Irsay announced the agreement Thursday.
Women making case in tourney for own March Madness TV deal
Women’s basketball seems to have found a winner with its new Sweet 16 format in March Madness, and the timing couldn’t be better with looming TV contract negotiations on the horizon.
College-focused Homefield Apparel finds opportunity in March Madness
The Indianapolis company specializes in selling vintage-themed T-shirts to fans of 150 universities, and surprising storylines have become a sure thing in the 68-team NCAA tournament.
Women hope Sweet 16 next step to own March Madness TV deal
The NCAA is expected to decide by the fall if the women’s tournament will become a separate entity after hiring Endeavor, a consulting firm, to determine how to take championships to market.