Local sports software firm scores acquisition
Upper Hand Inc. had year-over-year revenue growth of 200 percent in 2017, and thanks in part to an acquisition announced this week, the company’s founder is projecting faster growth this year.
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Indy Eleven inks deal with MainGate for merchandise, online shop
The Indianapolis-based manufacturer and seller of licensed products will develop a full line of apparel and novelties, in addition to a new e-commerce site, for the soccer team.
Colts exhibit sticks largely to positive playbook
“Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit,” which opened on March 10 and runs through January 2020, is a celebratory view of the team’s impact on Indianapolis and Indiana and its on-field successes.
Colts season-ticket renewals dip precipitously; more premium seating offered for Indy 500
A 4-12 record last season and uncertainty over whether Andrew Luck will play this season is likely contributing to a significant decrease in season-ticket renewals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Graduation rates stagnant for men’s NCAA tournament teams
A study of teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament shows that graduation rates for players have become stagnant and that the sport's governing body may need to raise academic standards to get them moving upward again.
Fieldhouse to lose Bankers Life moniker after insurer declines to renew naming deal
The 18,165-seat sports and entertainment venue known as Bankers Life Fieldhouse isn’t going anywhere, but the moniker will disappear next year.
Recruiting scandal hangs over March Madness
The tournament has become so big that sports experts doubt a federal investigation alleging dozens of prominent players, coaches and schools broke NCAA rules will hurt sponsor support.
Manning shed Papa John’s franchises prior to chain’s NFL split
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning sold 31 Denver-area Papa John's stores last week, three days before the NFL replaced the chain as its official pizza sponsor.
NCAA passes $1 billion in revenue for first time
The Indianapolis-based NCAA raised most of the revenue from its television deal for the men's basketball tournament.
Adviser admits defrauding former Colt of $4.7M
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Kenneth Ray Cleveland of suburban Los Angeles is required to make restitution to former Colt Cory Redding.
Greenwood firm ensnared in case involving Manning, Al Jazeera
A private-investigations firm hired by Peyton Manning’s lawyers is facing a broadcaster’s petition to turn over information it uncovered about a documentary.
Pacers name new PR chief to replace retiring Bill Benner
A Fishers native and Butler University graduate has been hired to succeed senior vice president Bill Benner, a longtime fixture in the local sports community.
Prices for Pacers tickets surge on secondary market as team overachieves
From the start of the season to mid-February, the average cost of tickets outside the box office increased nearly 42 percent. That gain was the fifth-best in the NBA, according to national brokerage TickPick.
Local investigation firm faces suit over evidence in Manning doping probe
The case involves a probe Phenix Investigations Inc. conducted in 2015 after former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and other star athletes were accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Highland sets new course with $1.6M golf-training academy
As part of a strategic plan to guide it into the future, the 99-year-old golf club has an arrangement to share the 9,200-square-foot indoor training facility with Butler University, which uses Highland as its home course.
NCAA’s Emmert: Changes needed, but not paying players
NCAA President Mark Emmert said he’s hopeful the scandal roiling college basketball will lead to major rule changes, but he does not think the Indianapolis-based NCAA is in crisis.
Olympic star Raisman files suit against USOC, USA Gymnastics
The suit by Aly Raisman alleges negligence by U.S. Olympic Committee and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics for failing to make sure appropriate protocols were followed in regard to monitoring serial sex offender Larry Nassar.
Plenty of opinions, but few solutions to fix college hoops
Many agree that college basketball should be overhauled, but there’s no consensus on how to repair the system.
Blackmun resigns as CEO as USOC addresses sex-abuse scandal
Scott Blackmun resigned as chief executive of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday, stepping aside so he can tackle his prostate cancer and to allow the federation to move forward to address the sex-abuse scandal that has rocked gymnastics and other sports.
Study shows little progress in minority hiring in college sports
While the sport covered a wide range of categories, it specifically pointed to a pair of concerns: hiring for athletic directors and Division I men's basketball coaches. The study also looked at hiring for the NCAA's Indianapolis-based headquarters.