Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising
The overall percentage of women in the NFL’s league office is at an all-time high of 41.3% in 2022, with 319 females holding various positions.
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Analysis: Jeff Saturday’s hiring ripples across stunned NFL
Cutting to the head of the NFL coaching line without any college or pro coaching experience put Jeff Saturday in the crosshairs of criticism and dismay across the league.
NFL Players Association calls on 6 venues, including Indy’s, to change playing surfaces
The association said the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium and five other venues results in “statistically higher in-game injury rates” involving non-contact and lower-extremity injuries. The NFL disputed the NFLPA’s conclusions.
ANALYSIS: Jim Irsay has unleashed mayhem, misery in Indianapolis
Irsay’s antics suggest an owner hellbent on tanking for the highest possible draft pick next spring, and landing as many verbal haymakers as possible to the coaching and analytics community in the process.
Colts’ hiring of Saturday chided on diversity, fairness grounds
Critics immediately went after Irsay for hiring an inexperienced former player. The hiring also didn’t sit well with the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which fights for equity and inclusion in pro football.
Colts turn to Jeff Saturday after Irsay saw ‘things go from bad to worse’
Saturday’s only coaching experience was a four-year stint as head coach at a Georgia high school. He’s served most recently as a team consultant and ESPN commentator.
Expansion of Whiteland Raceway Park on track in Johnson County
Andy O’Gara and his wife, former Indy 500 driver Sarah (Fisher) O’Gara, purchased Whiteland Raceway Park in 2018. In the competitive world of kart racing, the owners say they want it to be a “premier karting facility” in the Midwest.
UPDATE: Frank Reich fired by Colts; Jeff Saturday named interim coach
The ouster, during the coach’s fifth year with the team, comes after the Colts got off to a disappointing 3-5-1 start to the season.
Christie Sides hired as Indiana Fever’s new coach
The former Fever assistant returns to Indiana after a one-year stint as an assistant with the Atlanta Dream.
In NIL era, business is good for college hoops returnees
The option to remain in school is more enticing than ever since the Indianapolis-based NCAA permitted college athletes to profit from use of their name, image and likeness, or NIL, in summer 2021.
Inflation putting tighter squeeze on already pricey kids sports
Sticker shock in youth sports is nothing new, but the onslaught of double-digit inflation across America this year has added a costly wrinkle on the path to the ballparks, swimming pools and dance studios across America.
Reich fires offensive coordinator as Colts keep sputtering
Indianapolis’ offense is ranked No. 18 in total yards and has struggled to run the ball most of the season.
McLaren plucks away Ganassi sponsor, Kanaan for Indy 500
The tit-for-tat war between Zak Brown and Chip Ganassi took another turn Tuesday when Arrow McLaren SP announced it had signed both a Ganassi sponsor and Tony Kanaan to drive the Indianapolis 500.
Mark Montieth: Expect an exciting but underperforming Pacers season
The average age of the core players expected to get consistent playing time is the youngest in franchise history. But that group also is the most athletic.
Jim Irsay on mission to spread mental health awareness
The Indianapolis Colts owner, who has publicly battled alcoholism and addiction, has made it a personal mission to help people by breaking down barriers surrounding mental health.
NCAA approves new guidance on player endorsement deals
The latest clarifications provide new guidance to members on name, image and likeness activities, giving schools, coaches and staffers a better idea of how they can be involved with athletes’ endorsement and sponsorship deals.
Colton Herta signs 4-year Andretti IndyCar extension
The extension shuts out the biggest teams in IndyCar from poaching Herta when his current deal expires at the end of the 2023 season. It also indicates Herta has put a pause on his Formula One ambitions.
Athlete advocacy group files complaint with DOJ against NCAA
The National College Players Association is accusing those involved with the governing body of violating antitrust laws by capping compensation for athletes.
Colts owner Irsay says there’s ‘merit to remove’ Snyder
The Washington Commanders released a statement saying the Snyders will not sell the team. The statement called Jim Irsay’s comments “highly inappropriate.”
IBJ Podcast: Rahal, Frye on why race teams are investing now
Guest host Mickey Shuey talks with IBJ reporter Daniel Bradley about several expansion projects and then interviews team owner Bobby Rahal and IndyCar’s Jay Frye about the state of racing.