Will Quenton Nelson’s Colts jersey be a big seller?
Guys in the trenches typically don’t generate high jersey sales, says an expert, but one former Colts offensive lineman bucked the trend. Maybe Nelson can follow in his footsteps.
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Danica Patrick returns to Indy’s famous oval for 1st IndyCar run since 2011
After some quick reminders from team owner Ed Carpenter, Danica Patrick passed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's two-phase refresher course Tuesday after driving an IndyCar for the first time in seven years.
Gymnast sues Karolyis, other groups over team doctor’s abuse
The suit alleges Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympic Committee and the husband-and-wife coaching duo failed to protect her and other athletes.
NBC Sports locks up six-year motorsports TV deal
The deal begins in 2019 and includes digital rights on its app and NBCSports.com for live streaming of every International Motor Sports Association championship race.
Irsay: Colts turned down trade offers on Andrew Luck
At an impromptu news conference during Saturday’s draft, owner Jim Irsay acknowledged the Colts had been contacted by other teams interested in Luck. The team had no interest in dealing the face of the franchise.
NBA says referees missed goaltending call by LeBron James against Pacers in Game 5
The controversial call prompted Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to sign an executive order outlawing goaltending in Indianapolis.
NCAA begins work of implementing complex basketball reforms
Hours after former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice presented the Commission on College Basketball’s sweeping recommendations for reforming a sport weighed down by corruption, NCAA leaders set in motion the process for turning those ideas into reality.
Commission dances around name, image and likeness debate
The Commission on College Basketball didn’t say whether college athletes should be able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses, but Condoleezza Rice's remarks to the Indianapolis-based NCAA suggested she thinks it is good idea.
NCAA basketball commission says ban cheaters for life, end 1-and-done
The Commission on College Basketball, led by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, sharply directed the Indianapolis-based NCAA to take control of the sport, calling for sweeping reforms. It called the environment surrounding college basketball “a toxic mix of perverse incentives to cheat.”
Earn $35,000 a year: become a top NBA 2K League player
In an effort to attract fans of esports to the game of basketball, the Indiana Pacers are one of 17 NBA teams fielding a gaming team in the league’s inaugural season.
Commission to unveil ideas to fix college basketball’s woes
On Wednesday morning, the commission headed by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present its proposed reforms to university presidents of the NCAA Board of Governors and the Division I Board of Directors at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
Pacers tickets skyrocket on secondary market for Friday’s Cavs game
Fans believe the Blue and Gold can upset the Cavaliers in their first-round series and are willing to pay elevated prices to see it, according to a local broker.
Karolyis say ‘no way’ they knew about doctor’s abuse of gymnasts
Former USA Gymnastics women’s national team coordinator Martha Karolyi and husband, Bela, have been named as co-defendants in several civil lawsuits filed against former doctor Larry Nassar and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
IndyCar star Scott Dixon to try skills on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Scott Dixon will be the latest IndyCar driver to enter the realm of reality TV when he auditions in Indianapolis next week for "American Ninja Warrior."
Defensive star Dwight Freeney to retire as member of Colts
Defensive end Dwight Freeney was a seven-time Pro Bowler, a three-time first-team All-Pro selection and played in three Super Bowls.
LOPRESTI: Ivy League making its mark at Victory Field
Harvard history major, Yale philosophy grad give Indians a seemingly brainy battery.
Q&A: ‘Queen of Fuzz’ creates memorable mascots
Jennifer Q. Smith says making costumes for mascots like the Pacers’ Boomer is a serious business.
With U.S. Olympic Committee in turmoil, athletes testify about sex-abuse cases
Testimony from four Olympic athletes to a Senate subcommittee Wednesday provided yet another reminder of the way leaders at the U.S. Olympic Committee, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Gymnastics and other federations failed to protect them over a span of decades.
Afternoons heating up in local sports-talk radio battle
WFNI’s JMV show had dominated the sports-talk radio airwaves during the afternoon drive time but was surpassed in February by WNDE’s Jake Query and Derek Schultz.
Olympic medalist Jordyn Wieber sues USA Gymnastics, Michigan State
Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging Michigan State University and former leaders for Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics hid Larry Nassar's conduct from the public and law enforcement.