Indy Eleven finishes 2nd in league attendance with uptick in home crowds
The Indy Eleven drew average crowds of more than 10,000 per game to Lucas Oil Stadium in their second year in the United Soccer League.
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Penske’s purchase of IMS, IndyCar Series isn’t panacea for sport needing more fans, sponsors
Despite IndyCar’s modest progress in recent years, it still faces significant obstacles, including the need for more corporate sponsorships, a broader fan base and higher TV ratings.
Historic moments from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 110-year-old speedway is one of the most famous venues in sports and home of the Indianapolis 500, a showcase event with a long history.
Inside the blockbuster IMS, IndyCar sale
Tony George turned to racing legend Roger Penske after deciding he was uneasy striking a deal with media giant Liberty Media, sources said.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host high-speed autonomous vehicle race
The Indy Autonomous Challenge will be a five-round competition that features a $1 million prize.
Schools, coaches more willing to fight NCAA allegations
When schools run afoul the Indianapolis-based NCAA, they no longer blindly accept whatever punishment is meted out. Even those that suggest or levy self-punishments often close ranks, hire outside counsel and vow to fight.
Penske says Formula One, 24-hour race could be in IMS future, but management change is not
Roger Penske—whose Penske Corp. is buying Hulman & Co. and its racing operations—said he’d also like to bring a third car manufacturer to IndyCar and maintain IMS’s relationship with NASCAR.
Penske’s deal to acquire Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar draws landslide of praise
A deal that will make Penske Corp. the owner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series received overwhelmingly positive reactions from motorsports insiders on Monday morning.
Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team, sources say
The late timing of the McLaren decision puts popular IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe in a difficult position for finding a consistently competitive ride.
2019 Carroll Award winner: Mark Miles’ eclectic career has centered on big events
Ask Miles about his wide-ranging resume, and he compares it to Forrest Gump’s.
NCAA: College athletes graduating at record high rate
The NCAA’s most recent statistics, released Wednesday, show 89% of all athletes who enrolled in college in 2012 earned degrees, an increase of 1 percentage point over last year’s all-time high.
California law vexes NCAA, forces issue on athlete compensation
The ball is in the NCAA’s court as attitudes change about allowing players to receive compensation from third parties for sponsorships, youth camps, YouTube channels and more.
First month of Indiana sports gambling draws $35.2M in wagers
PlayUSA.com Network, a news and research organization that follows sports gambling and operates PlayNJ.com and PlayIndiana.com, called the first-month data “impressive.”
Legacy project for 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Indy to focus on youth-oriented groups
Officials said the initiative will provide grants of up to $50,000 for 21 brick-and-mortar capital improvement projects that focus on health and wellness or education.
China halts NBA broadcasts as anger mounts over Hong Kong tweet
The move is the latest backlash over a tweet by a Houston Rockets executive last week that expressed support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters.
IndyCar aeroscreen declared ready to race by Dixon, Power
Drivers Scott Dixon and Will Power both said IndyCar’s new aeroscreen was fit for racing during the first extensive test session for the cockpit protection that will debut next season.
Mobile sports betting ready to launch in Indiana
Sports betting is ready to go legally online in Indiana on Thursday, a little more than a month after the state’s casinos started taking in-person game wagers.
Pacers PR chief Rockwood leaving for Butler University position
Former Butler University basketball player Brent Rockwood is set to become vice president and chief of staff at his alma mater, the university said Wednesday.
USA Diving hires new CEO after year-long search
Terry Bassett’s resume includes stints with the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR/International Speedway Corp., and the Professional Bull Riders.
IndyCar closes season feeling relevant again
The vision for the series is very simple right now: Revisit what made racing Indy cars so very popular and get back to that model.