NCAA rescinds ban on events in states with legal sports gambling
With legal sports gambling having already spread to other states, the ban became impractical.
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Indy Fuel extend affiliation with Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons
The Indy Fuel will continue to play as a minor league hockey affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks through the 2021-22 season under a contract extension announced Thursday.
Indy wants the NFL Draft, but not right away
Indianapolis is making moves to host the NFL Draft in coming years, but it’s unlikely the city will aggressively pursue it until a slew of previously scheduled events have occurred.
Hoosiers to begin beer, wine sales at home football games
School officials said Tuesday it will be part of a pilot program recommended by a consulting firm.
NCAA adds five independent voices to its board of governors
The move, announced Tuesday, fulfills one of the key recommendations made by the Commission on College Basketball—adding perspectives from outside campus leadership.
USA Gymnastics’ director of sports medicine lasts just one day
The embattled organization announced it had removed Edward Nyman on Tuesday, barely 24 hours after naming him as its first full-time director of sports medicine and science.
Suit against USA Gymnastics seeks help for abused gymnasts
A new lawsuit seeks to protect potentially thousands of abused gymnasts who might not have known about a deadline for filing claims against USA Gymnastics in the embattled group's ongoing bankruptcy.
IBJ Podcast: Funding the CIB and the Pacers’ 25-year, $800 million deal
Podcast host Mason King talks with IBJ reporters Lindsey Erdody and Mickey Shuey about the legislation the General Assembly passed to help fund a 25-year, $800 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.
MIKE LOPRESTI: A primer on the art of stadium naming
What will we call the fieldhouse after the Bankers Life moniker disappears this summer?
Drag racer Larry Dixon sues NHRA, claims wrongful suspension and blacklisting
Dixon says his career went into a tailspin after the National Hot Rod Association objected to a two-seater that gives fans the thrill of being in a dragster.
IndyCar hoping debris deflector helps protect drivers
More than two dozen drivers spent Wednesday testing the deflector, which is designed to reduce the risk of head injuries. It will be the latest safety device to make its debut at the Indy 500.
McLaren headed back to Indy 500 and, eventually, IndyCar
Under former Zionsville marketing executive Zak Brown, McLaren Racing is attempting to make a lasting return to the IndyCar.
Lawmakers send funding bill for Pacers, soccer stadium to governor
State lawmakers have given their final approval to legislation that creates funding plans for most of a $360 million renovation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse and the construction of a $150 million soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.
Jury selected in second trial over NCAA basketball recruitment
The trial is the second resulting from arrests made 19 months ago, when prosecutors described a widespread bribery scheme in which financial advisers and business managers allegedly paid assistant coaches and athletes' families to steer players to major NCAA basketball programs.
Lawmakers poised for final approval of bill to fund Pacers deal, soccer stadium
State lawmakers are done making changes to legislation that would provide millions in additional revenue to the Capital Improvement Board, help keep the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis for the next 25 years and potentially support a permanent soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.
Indianapolis Colts owner says he bought John Lennon piano at auction
The piano, made in the 1870s, was auctioned on the site GottaHaveRockandRoll.com, which said Lennon used it to compose songs for the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album.
NCAA rejects mandatory 2-year commitment to grad transfers
A proposal to require a graduate transfer to count against a team's scholarship total for two years in football and basketball has been rejected by the NCAA.
Major League Soccer announces plans to expand to 30 teams
The Indy Eleven, who have expressed previous interest in joining MLS, declined to comment on their current interest while they are waiting for legislative approval for their plan to build a stadium.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Say hello to the Indianapolis eclectic Indians
A pitcher named Rookie, an economics whiz and a minister/coach are among the interesting group you’ll find at Victory Field this year.
Indiana Pacers have grand plans for 1.5-acre plaza
Plans call for the outdoor plaza to host concerts and other public events, along with a public ice-skating rink in the winter and a public basketball court in the summer.