Centennial Indy 500 paying off big for Speedway
With Indianapolis 500 advanced ticket sales up more than $1 million over last year, Speedway officials expect to see revenue levels this May hit marks they haven't seen in nearly a decade.
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Is Pacers ticket price increase a reach?
Indiana Pacers increase season ticket prices despite declining attendance. Decision on single game tickets forthcoming.
Pacers games earn highest TV ratings in five years
Local NBA team nets 35 percent ratings increase in games on Fox Sports, with almost 70,000 households tuning in to Pacers-Bulls playoff game.
IndyCar, ABC discussing moving more races to network
Negotiations to extend TV pact beyond 2012 heating up. Series officials want more money and are offering more races.
Mini Marathon plagued by same problem as IndyCar Series
Bringing in some top American running talent, like the charismatic Ryan Hall, could make the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon a much bigger spectator event.
Pacers’ attendance declines paint puzzling picture
When the Blue and Gold was on the rise this year under coach Frank Vogel, crowd sizes within Conseco Fieldhouse were on the decline. Reversing this trend is among team's biggest off-season challenges.
Colts training complex open to players
NFL said players will be treated with courtesy, but will not be allowed to use weight rooms or other practice facilities. Contract negotiations between Colts and Peyton Manning still on hold.
Rough winter takes toll on Speedway road course
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are promising that track improvements will lead to a more exciting MotoGP motorcycle race in August.
Indians’ all-star sales staff makes million-dollar gain
During the worst economic swoon the nation has seen in a generation, the Indianapolis Indians have doubled its sponsorhsip revenue.
What is this Butler team’s legacy?
Graduation rates will be the true lasting legacy of these Final Four teams.
ESPN grinds ax against NCAA
Sports cable network lets loose on NCAA about so-called poor decisions during this year's March Madness. Schools and college hoops fans get brought down in the crossfire.
Gordon, Stewart scoring big for their NASCAR sponsors
Jeff Gordon is all over TV after snapping his 66-race winless streak. Tony Stewart may not talk much on-camera, but other drivers sure do like to talk about him.
Tourney would have been different in Knight, Keady era
Though Big Ten tournament attendance in Indianapolis is up this year, it would be exponentially higher if IU and Purdue were rival powerhouses.
IndyCar avoids blowout with tire deal, but questions remain
If the IndyCar Series and its teams are to survive, they need cash and marketing muscle from Firestone in addition to free tires.
Firestone pullout potential fiasco for IndyCar Series
If series CEO Randy Bernard can't replace tire supplier in less than 30 days, he's faced with some very ugly alternatives.
Players’ union proclamation shows Polian got it wrong
NFLPA boss says 18-game schedule "off the table." Players suggest pulling games off NFL Network and creating Thursday night football package to raise cash.
Pat Knight takes parting shot at IU, not Texas Tech
With most of the administrators behind the Bob Knight firing departed from IU, his adoring fans are the ones The General's snubs are hurting the most.
Danica’s recent NASCAR success raises questions
On Saturday, IndyCar star Danica Patrick notched the highest placing ever for a woman in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Speculation about a jump to NASCAR's highest platform, Sprint Cup, is already heating up.
Sanders move a slap in the face to Polian, Colts
All-pro safety Bob Sanders gets paid by Colts to re-hab, then takes the fruits of those labors to an AFC rival.
Trevor Bayne could learn from Danica Patrick
The 2011 Daytona 500 winner may be a better driver than the IndyCar diva, but he's no match for her in the marketing race.