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Indianapolis Falls To Columbus Clippers

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Ryan Langerhans homered and drove in five runs as the Columbus Clippers blasted the Indianapolis Indians 8-1.

Colts Sign 13 Undrafted Rookies

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts released a list of 13 undrafted rookie free agents who will join the team for rookie minicamp at the end of the week.

Girl Basketball All-Star Arrested, Replaced On Roster

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Northwest High School’s Larretha Draughon is being replaced on the Indiana girls all-star basketball team following her arrest.

Colts Decide To Keep Camp At Rose-Hulman

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(TERRE HAUTE) - It’s official. The Indianapolis Colts will return to Terre Haute this summer.

Longball Plagues Indians In Loss

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Toledo Mud Hens used the longball to cruise to their fifth-straight win, a 7-1 victory over the Indianapolis Indians.

Wheldon Takes Kansas For Second Time

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(KANSAS CITY, KS) - Dan Wheldon picked up his first win in a year, taking Sunday’s IndyCar series race at Kansas Speedway.

Colts Make Best Of NFL Draft Weekend

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Indianapolis Colts concentrated on offensive linemen, linebackers and tight ends in this past weekend’s NFL Draft.

Conquest Racing Says Camera To Replace Perera

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Conquest Racing announced Thursday that Indy Pro Series veteran Jaime Camera will replace rookie Franck Perera in the #34 car for the remainder of the IndyCar Series season.

Sampson Headed For Milwaukee?

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(UNDATED) - Former Indiana University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson could wind up as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Colts' Keith Pleads Not Guilty

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Colts running back Kenton Keith entered a not guilty plea on a criminal trespassing charge.

Errors Plague Tribe As Bats Deliver Beating

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Louisville Bats took a 7-0 lead after three and-a-half innings and held on to defeat the Indianapolis Indians 7-5.

Colts' Keith Due In Court

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Colts running back Kenton Keith was due in Marion Superior Court this morning following his Sunday morning arrest outside a westside Indianapolis nightclub.

Dumes Signs On Hoosier Dotted Line

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has signed Devan Dumes to a national letter of intent.

The Tribe Blanks The Bats

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - John Van Benschoten and three relievers combined on a one-hitter as the Indianapolis Indians blanked the Louisville Bats 7-0.

Colts Retain 3 Free Agents

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - With the NFL draft four days away, three Indianapolis Colts veteran free agents have re-signed with the team.

IU Picks Up Nick Wiliams After Marquette Release

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Alabama high school basketball star Nick Williams has decided to play collegiate at Indiana University.

Colts' Kenton Keith Arrested Sunday

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Colts player facing multiple charges from a weekend incident is no stranger to brushes with the law.

Colts Prepping For Draft

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Colts continue to prepare for this weekend’s NFL draft.

Tribe Gets Clipped By Columbus

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(COLUMBUS, OH) - The Columbus Clippers completed a sweep of their two-game series with Indianapolis, defeating the Indians 5-3.

Patrick Makes Historic Win At Indy Japan 300

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(MOTEGI, JAPAN) - Danica Patrick passed Helio Castroneves with three laps remaining to win Sunday’s rain-delayed Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi.

Champ Car Comes To End With Triumph Of Will Power

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(LONG BEACH, CA) - The Champ Car World Series is history as Will Power won the final race in the series’ history through the streets of Long Beach.

Pearce Claims 5 Runs In Indians Win

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Steve Pearce hit a grand slam and a solo homer, driving in all five Indianapolis runs as the Indians beat the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 at Victory Field.

Crean Brings On Assistant Coaches From Marquette

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University has named Bennie Seltzer and Tim Buckley as assistant men’s basketball coaches.

IndyCar Series At Twin Ring Motegi

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(MOTEGI, JAPAN) - Rain washed out last night’s qualifying for the Indy Japan 300 in Motegi, Japan.

Colts Announce Preseason Schedule Change

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts released their final preseason schedule on Thursday.

Familiar Face To Stand Next To Painter Next Season

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue University has announced the hiring of Jack Owens as assistant men’s basketball coach.

IndyCar Series Preps For Twin Ring Motegi

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(MOTEGI, JAPAN) - Practice is underway at twin ring Motegi as the IndyCar Series gets ready for one of the more bizarre weekends in its 12-year history.

Pacers Co-Owner Takes Over Day To Day Operations

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Pacers announced Wednesday that co-owner Herb Simon would assume the duties of chairman and chief executive officer of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.

Paw Sox End Indians Winning Streak

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Bobby Kielty’s RBI single in the top of the eleventh was the difference as the Pawtucket Red Sox got past the Indianapolis Indians 4-3 in extra innings.

Pacers Wrap Up Season With Victory

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers recorded a season-high point total as they defeated the New York Knicks 132-123 in the season finale.

Pacers Season Ends Tonight

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers’ season comes to an end tonight when they host the New York Knicks.

Red Hot Indians Defeat Pawsox

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Ty Taubenheim and two relievers combined on a three-hitter as the Indianapolis Indians blanked the Pawtucket Red Sox 3-0.

ACC/Big Ten Pairings Announced

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(UNDATED) - The pairings for December’s ACC/Big Ten shootout were unveiled on Tuesday.

Colts 2008 Schedule Features Numerous Sunday Night Games

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts will have five prime time games in 2008 according to the NFL schedule released on Tuesday.

Pacers Out Of Playoff Chase

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Indiana Pacers were officially eliminated from playoff contention Monday night, losing to the Washington Wizards 117-110.

Indians Sweep Tide, Host Red Sox Tonight

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Indians completed a four-game series sweep of Norfolk, defeating the Tides 3-2.

Boilermakers To Host NIT Season Tipoff Matchups

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - The Purdue men’s basketball team will participate in the 2008 NIT season tip-off with Mackey Arena serving as one of four host sites for first and second-round games.

Colts Regular Season Schedule Announced Tuesday

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NFL will release the regular season schedule this afternoon.

Pacers Playoff Hopes Still Alive... Barely

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Indiana Pacers will try to stave off elimination tonight as they play their final road game of the regular season against the Wizards in Washington, D.C.

Tribe Takes Win From Tide

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Kevin Thompson’s RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth gave the Indianapolis Indians a 2-1 win over the Norfolk Tides.

Pacers Continue Playoff Pursuit

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) - The Indiana Pacers return to action tonight when they face the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Indians Winning Streak Ends

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(SYRACUSE, NY) - Adam Lind went 4-for-4 with four runs batted in as the Syracuse Chiefs avoided a four-game series sweep with a 6-1 win over the Indianapolis Indians.

Pacers Playoff Hopes Still Alive

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) - The Indiana Pacers return to action Friday night when they face the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Indians Increase Winning Streak To 5

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(SYRACUSE, NY) - The Indianapolis Indians ran their winning streak to five games with a 7-3 victory over the Syracuse Chiefs.

Purdue Freshmen Will Transfer, Says School

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue University announced Wednesday evening that freshman Scott Martin has decided to transfer.

Mister Basketball Honors Announced

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Washington High School center Tyler Zeller is Indiana’s Mister Basketball for 2008.

Hoosier Recruits Exercise Escape Clauses

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(UNDATED) - The two Indiana University basketball recruits who had escape clauses in their national letters of intent are apparently going to exercise those escape clauses.

Fever Draft North Carolina State Forward In First Round

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(PALM HARBOR, FL) - The Indiana Fever selected North Carolina State forward Khadijah Whittington with the 26th pick in Wednesday’s WNBA Draft.

Dunleavy Keeps Pacers Playoff Hopes Alive

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers staved off playoff elimination with a 112-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Indians Win Four Straight

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(SYRACUSE, NY) - Steve Pearce’s RBI single in the top of the seventh gave the Indianapolis Indians a 4-3 win over the Syracuse Chiefs.

Pacers Face Must Win Situation Against Hawks

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers face a must-win situation tonight as they host the Atlanta Hawks.

Tribe Takes Game From Chiefs

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(SYRACUSE, NY) - John Van Benschoten allowed two hits over six and-a-third innings as the Indianapolis Indians beat the Syracuse Chiefs 5-1.

Eric Gordon Turning Pro

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - This afternoon Indiana University freshman Eric Gordon announced he will enter the 2008 NBA draft.

Pacers Claim Home And Home Series Against Bucks

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Danny Granger scored 27 points to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97.

Rookie Claims Victory At St. Petersburg

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(ST. PETERSBURG, FL) - 19-year-old Graham Rahal’s IndyCar series debut was a huge success as he won Sunday’s race through the streets of rainy St. Petersburg, Florida.

Gordon Calls For Monday Press Conference

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Eric Gordon has called a news conference for this afternoon in Indianapolis to announce his future plans.

Kanaan Takes St. Petersburg Pole

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(ST. PETERSBURG, FL) - The Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg takes place Sunday afternoon.

Pacers Host Second Home And Home Matchup

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Pacers will return to action Sunday afternoon as they host the Milwaukee Bucks at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Castroneves Tops Practice Sessions At St. Pete

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(ST. PETERSBURG, FL) - The IndyCar series is in St. Petersburg for Sunday’s race through the city’s streets.

Pacers Gain Ground In Playoff Race

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(MILWAUKEE, WI) - The Indiana Pacers picked up ground in the hunt for the eighth and final playoff spot as they topped the Milwaukee Bucks 105-101 at the Bradley Center Friday night.

Gordon To Announce Future NBA Plans

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - He’s forgoing his final three years of eligibility at IU for a chance at NBA stardom.

UIndy Gets New Men's Basketball Coach

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The University of Indianapolis has a new men’s basketball coach.

Three In A Row On The Road For Colts This Preseason

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts will open their preseason schedule in Canton, Ohio on August 3rd against the Washington Redskins in the annual hall of fame game. That game will be televised nationally in prime time by NBC.

Pacers Home-And-Home Series Begins Tonight

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(MILWAUKEE, WI) - The Indiana Pacers are in Milwaukee tonight to open a home-and-home series with the Bucks.

Gordon To Announce Future Plans On Friday

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University freshman guard Eric Gordon will announce his future plans today.

Helio Looks For Repeat Win This Weekend At St. Pete

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(ST. PETERSBURG, FL) - The IndyCar series teams are arriving in St. Petersburg for this weekend’s Indy Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg.

Eric Gordon Absent From Team Meeting

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Tom Crean held a meeting with his players Wednesday morning.

Walsh Out, Bird Takes Over Pacers Operations

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(NEW YORK, NY) - Former Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh was introduced as the New York Knicks’ President of Basketball Operations on Wednesday.

Crean: Priority To Restore Program To Former Glory

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University introduced Tom Crean as the Hoosiers’ new men’s basketball coach Wednesday morning.

Celtics Dominate Pacers Squad

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BOSTON, MA) - The Indiana Pacers’ playoff hopes took a severe hit as they lost to the Boston Celtics 92-77.

Crean Named IU Basketball Coach

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Tom Crean has been named the 28th head basketball coach in Indiana University history.

Reports: Pacer's Walsh Heading To New York

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(NEW YORK, NY) - Indiana Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh will be introduced as the new president of the New York Knicks at a news conference this afternoon according to several published reports.

Pacers Play Worst, Now Play First

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BOSTON, MA) - The Indiana Pacers go from worst to first as they take on the Boston Celtics tonight in Boston.

Dakich: Bassett And Ellis Leaving Team

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University Interim Basketball Coach Dan Dakich has reportedly dismissed starters Armon Bassett and Jamarcus Ellis from the team.

Colts vs Bears In Prime Time

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts will open the 2008 NFL season in prime time.

O'Neal Returns To Lineup, Pacers Victorious

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers kept pace in the race for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth, defeating the lowly Miami Heat 105-85.

Purdue Grand Prix To Get New Track Next Year

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Next month’s Purdue Grand Prix will be the last on the track that’s been the home of the go-kart race for 40 years.

Colts Receive Additional Draft Picks

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Colts have been awarded three compensatory picks in the upcoming NFL Draft according to a published report. All three picks are in the sixth round.


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