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IndyCar Series Returns To The Milwaukee Mile
(WEST ALLIS, WI) - The IndyCar Series returns to the Milwaukee Mile this weekend for Sunday’s AJ Foyt Indy 225.
Indians Lose 4 Game Series To Ironpigs
(ALLENTOWN, PA) - The Lehigh Valley Ironpigs scored five runs in their final two innings at bat to defeat the Indianapolis Indians 8-5 in the finale of their four-game series in Allentown.
Pacers Shopping For Point Guard
(ORLANDO, FL) - The NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando winds up today.
27 Blocked Shots Feature Of Fever OT Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Katie Douglas scored 25 points and Tan White dominated the second overtime period as the Indiana Fever got past the Los Angeles Sparks 82-78 in double overtime.
Tribe Takes Win From Ironpigs
(ALLENTOWN, PA) - John Van Benschoten improved to 6-and-0 as the Indianapolis Indians edged the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs 6-5.
Lewis Situation To Be Re-Evaluated In June, Says Lynch
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University football coach Bill Lynch says while quarterback Kellen Lewis is making progress toward being reinstated to the football team, there are no guarantees that he will return.
Edmonton Race Added To IndyCar Series Schedule
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A road race in Edmonton, Alberta, was officially added to the IndyCar Series schedule on Wednesday.
Fever Welcome Sparks To Fieldhouse
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever are back home tonight as they welcome the Los Angeles Sparks for the first of three-straight games at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Boilermaker Guard Transfers To Fighting Irish
(SOUTH BEND, IN) - Former Purdue forward Scott Martin will transfer to Notre Dame.
6-4 Guard Transfers To IU Squad
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Georgetown University guard Jeremiah Rivers is transferring to Indiana University.
Ironpigs Claim Another Win Over Indians
(ALLENTOWN, PA) - Rich Thompson drove in a pair of runs and Brian Mazone threw seven strong innings to lead the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs to a 7-3 win over the Indianapolis Indians.
Ratings Up For Indy 500 Race
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The ratings were up nationally for last Sunday’s telecast of the Indianapolis 500.
Fever Blanket Sun, 75-46
(UNCASVILLE, CT) - Katie Douglas scored a game-high 23 points in her return to Connecticut as the Indiana Fever defeated the Sun 75-46.
Indians Fall To Ironpigs
(ALLENTOWN, PA) - Andy Tracy homered and drove in two runs as the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs defeated the Indianapolis Indians 4-2.
$2.99 Million Awarded To Indy Winner
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon earned just under $3-million dollars for his win in Sunday’s race.
Fever's Douglas To Battle Former Team
(UNCASVILLE, CT) - Katie Douglas makes her return to Connecticut tonight as the Indiana Fever are on the road to take on the Sun.
Stars Fall Out Of Sectional Run
(FLOYD CENTRAL) - The BNL Stars baseballers were defeated by the Floyd Central Highlanders, 1-0 on Monday afternoon.
Dixon Claims 92nd Indianapolis 500
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Scott Dixon led 115 laps to win a crash-filled 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Indians Split Series With Scranton
(MOOSIC, PA) - The Indianapolis Indians gained a split of their four game series with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, defeating the Yankees 6-4.
Patrick Recalls 2005 Race Gamechanger
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Danica Patrick says she’s excited about her chances to win Sunday’s Indy 500, but she can’t help thinking about a decision in 2005 she says cost her the race that year.
Teams Prep During Carb Day At IMS
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - It’s Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the final day of practice for Sunday’s 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Florida Safety Returning To Hoosier State, Joins IU Squad
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Star reports that former University of Florida safety Jerimy Finch is transferring to Indiana University.
Scranton Push Past Tribe With Three Run Shot
(MOOSIC, PA) - Jason Lane and Cody Ransom homered to power the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees past the Indianapolis Indians 5-1.
IUPUI Guard Receives Draft Camp Invitation
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - IUPUI guard George Hill has received an invitation to next week’s NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando.
Another IU Player Gets The Boot
(BLOOMINGTON) - Another Indiana University basketball player has been kicked off the team.
IndyCar Drivers Take Day Off From Speedway
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Today is a day off for 32 of the 33 drivers in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.
Louisville Shuts Out Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) Alvin Colina’s two-run homer in the top of the fifth inning gave the Louisville Bats a 2-0 win over the Indianapolis Indians Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field.
Fever Shocked By Detroit Squad
(AUBURN HILLS, MI) - Kara Braxton scored a career-high 22 points and Plenette Pearson added 20 to lead the Detroit Shock past the Indiana Fever 76-71 at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Hoosiers Sign 7 Foot Center To Squad
(UNDATED) - In recruiting news, Indiana University announced a couple of signings on Tuesday.
Grand Slam Pushes Indians To Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Neil Walker hit a grand slam to back a strong outing by Bryan Bullington as the Indianapolis Indians beat the Louisville Bats 5-2.
Pacers Miss Out On NBA Lottery
(SECAUCUS, NJ) - The Indiana Pacers will have the eleventh pick in next month’s NBA Draft.
Fever Face Shock At Detroit Palace
(AUBURN HILLS, MI) - The Indiana Fever face the Detroit Shock tonight at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Track Activities Slow Down At Speedway
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - There is no track activity scheduled at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway until Thursday when the Firestone Indy Lights drivers take to the track for practice and qualifications for Friday’s Freedom 100.
Indy Officials Gear Up For Super Bowl Presentation
(ATLANTA, GA) - Indianapolis officials will present the city’s bid for the 2012 Super Bowl this afternoon at the NFL meetings in Atlanta.
Dungy: Weekend Minicamp A Success
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Head Coach Tony Dungy classified this weekend’s mandatory three-day mini-camp a success.
Pacers Begin Rebuilding Process
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The efforts to rebuild the Indiana Pacers could receive a boost at Tuesday night’s NBA Draft lottery.
Qualifications End With Turn One Crash
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Neither AJ Foyt IV, Buddy Lazier nor Marty Roth made it look easy, but all three bumped their way into the field for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Indians Winning Streak Ends
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - The Indianapolis Indians saw their three-game winning streak come to an end as they lost to the Louisville Bats 5-3.
Colts Open Up Mandatory Minicamp
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts open a three-day, mandatory minicamp today at the team’s Westside Indianapolis headquarters.
IU Long Snapper Signs With Bengals
(CINCINNATI, OH) - Former Indiana University long snapper Tim Bugg has been signed as a rookie free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Indians Snap Losing Streak
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Indians snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Richmond Braves in eleven innings.
Tiller Suspends Player Following Theft Charges
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue senior safety Torri Williams has been suspended indefinitely by Head Coach Joe Tiller.
Fever Open Regular Season Play Saturday Night
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana fever open the WNBA regular season Saturday night when they welcome the Washington Mystics to Conseco Fieldhouse.
Team Penske Leads Top Speeds During 500 Practice
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Despite threatening weather conditions most of the day, they finally got in a substantial day of practice Thursday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Downward Spiral Continues For Indians Squad
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Indians and the Richmond Braves are playing a matinee today at Victory Field.
Former IU Asst. Coach Responds To Allegations
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana University Assistant Basketball Coach Jeff Meyer is the latest to respond to the NCAA investigation regarding possible rules violations.
Rain Forecasted During 500 Practice
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Practice for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to resume today - weather permitting.
Sampson: Charges Not Substantially Correct
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson says that charges levied against him by the NCAA are “not substantially correct” and that the university did not monitor him and his staff as it should have.
Crew Chief Leaves Hospital Following Pit Stall Accident
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) The crew member hit by Danica Patrick’s car in the pit lane of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Friday is out of the hospital.
Indians Losing Streak Continues
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Brandon Jones, Barbaro Canizares and Scott Thorman hit back-to-back-to-back solo homers in the sixth as the Richmond Braves pounded the Indianapolis Indians 7-1.
Irsay: Harrison Not Involved In Philly Shooting
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he has been assured by wide receiver Marvin Harrison that Harrison was not involved in an April 29th shooting in Philadelphia.
"No Further Punishment Needed", Says IU
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University says it is “reasonable to conclude” that former basketball coach Kelvin Sampson misled NCAA investigators.
Indy 500 Practice Resumes On Wednesday
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - AJ Foyt Racing has announced that Jeff Simmons has been hired to drive the #41 car and will try to qualify for his fourth Indianapolis 500.
Scranton Sweeps Indians In Doubleheader
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) The Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees swept a doubleheader in Indianapolis, defeating the Indians 2-1 in ten innings in the opener and 5-2 in the nightcap.
Pacers Pick Up Option On Forward Graham
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers have picked up the option on forward Stephen Graham. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Dixon Happy To Claim Indy Pole
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Scott Dixon says he is happy to be on the pole for the Indianapolis 500, but says that being up front at the start is more important.
Crew Member Remains Hospitalized Following Pit Accident
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A crew member hit by Danica Patrick’s car in the pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday remains hospitalized.
Indians Game Washed Out, Doubleheader Monday Night
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Indians and the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees were rained out Sunday afternoon at Victory Field.
Rain Washes Out Indy Time Trials
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Rain washed out day two of time trials for the Indianapolis 500.
Scott Dixon Claims Indy 500 Pole
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Scott Dixon has the pole for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Indians Edge Braves, 2-1
(RICHMOND, VA) - Bryan Bullington picked up his first win in six decisions this season, throwing seven strong innings as the Indianapolis Indians edged the Richmond Braves 2-1.
500 Drivers: Rain, Rain Go Away
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - For the second-straight day, the only vehicles travelling around the two and-a-half-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway were emergency vehicles trying in vain to get the track dry.
IU Files Response To NCAA Allegations
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University filed its response Thursday to NCAA allegations of rules violations within the men’s basketball program.
Purdue Signs Former Player Of The Year
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Beech Grove High School guard John Hart has signed to play with the Purdue Boilermakers this fall.
Fever Release Two Former Purdue Players
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever announced early Tuesday that the WNBA team had released two former Purdue University players.
Students To Hand Out Super Bowl Bids To Team Owners
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 32 eighth graders from Central Indiana will fan out across the country today to hand-deliver the Indianapolis bid to host the Super Bowl in 2012 to all 32 national football league team owners or their staffers.
For Second Day, Rain Cancels Indy Speedway Practice
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Time is of the essence for the race teams competing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For the second day in a row, practice was completely washed out by rain.
Morway Named Pacers General Manager
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers have named David Morway as the team’s new general manager.
Infante Pushes Richmond Braves Past Indianapolis
(RICHMOND, VA) - Omar Infante drove in three runs to lead the Richmond Braves past the Indianapolis Indians 6-5.
Indiana Pacers Guard Goes Under The Knife
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana Pacers guard Travis Diener underwent surgery to remove bone spurs on his left big toe Wednesday.
Former IU Center Transfers To Univ. Of Detroit
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana University center Eli Holman will transfer to the University of Detroit.
Indiana Fever Winless In Preseason Action
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Fever fell to 0-and-2 in the preseason as they lost to the Minnesota Lynx 78-64 at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Rhodes Back On Colts Squad
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Dominic Rhodes is back with the Indianapolis Colts.
Rain Cancels Practice At Indy Motor Speedway
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Practice never did get underway Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Marco Andretti Claims Fastest Lap At Indy Speedway
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Marco Andretti was the fastest in practice Tuesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indians Snap Richmond Winning Streak
(RICHMOND, VA) - Kevin Thompson’s two-run double in the seventh put Indianapolis up for good as the Indians defeated the Richmond Braves 7-1.
Camara Released From Hospital; Cleared To Drive
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Rookie driver Jaime Camara was cleared to drive by Indianapolis Motor Speedway medical officials on Tuesday.
Police: Harrison Not A Suspect In Philly Shooting
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) - Philadelphia police still say that Indianapolis colts receiver Marvin Harrison is not a suspect in an April 29th shooting near a business he owns in north Philadelphia.
Rookie Orientation Wraps Up At Speedway
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Alex Lloyd turned in the fastest lap of the day as rookie orientation concluded at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indians Slip In 7th, Fall To Richmond
(RICHMOND, VA) - Josh Anderson’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh gave the Richmond Braves a 3-2 win over the Indianapolis Indians in the opener of a four-game series in Richmond.
Former 500 Champ Visits Speedway
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti stopped by the speedway on Monday.
Illinois Point Guard Commits To IU Squad
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The rebuilding of the Indiana University basketball team continues as Head Coach Tom Crean has received a commitment from Illinois point guard Verdell Jones.
Rookie Driver Hospitalized Following Speedway Crash
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Rookie driver Jaime Camara has been hospitalized following a crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500.
Agent: Harrison Not Subject Of Police Investigation
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) - Philadelphia police say there are no new developments in a case involving Colts receiver Marvin Harrison.
Indians Hold Off Late Norfolk Surge
(NORFOLK, VA) - The Indianapolis Indians held off a late Norfolk charge to defeat the Tides 9-8.
Colts Hold Rookie Minicamp
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up a three-day rookie minicamp on Sunday.
Rookies Hit Speedway For Two Days Of ROP
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Ten drivers passed all four phases of rookie orientation as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened for two days of ROP on Sunday.
Indians Drop Lead To Norfolk
(UNDATED) - The Indianapolis Indians dropped a 9-7 decision to the Norfolk Tides Saturday night at Norfolk.
Indy Motor Speedway Opens For 500 Festivities
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway officially opens Sunday as the countdown to the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 is underway.
Men's Mini Marathon Ends In Tie
(INDIANAPOLIS) - For the first time in its history, the One America 500 Festival mini-marathon men’s race had a tie for first place.
Purdue Faces Scholarship Reductions
(UNDATED) - Purdue faces possible scholarship losses for falling short of the NCAA’S academic progress rate.
Former Pacers Coach Interviews With Mavericks
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is being mentioned with the latest NBA head coaching opening.
Sampson Moves To NBA, Will Assist In Milwaukee
(UNDATED) - Former IU coach Kelvin Sampson has landed a new job. Sampson has signed on as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Police: Harrison Involved In Philadelphia Shooting
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) - Marvin Harrison’s agent says his client was not involved in a shooting this week in Philadelphia.
IU Player-Coach Meeting Turns Sour
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University basketball player Eli Holman will transfer following an incident Thursday afternoon at Assembly Hall.
Tribe Ends Losing Streak
(NORFOLK, VA) - The Indianapolis Indians scored four runs in the top of the ninth to halt a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Norfolk Tides.
Colts' Open Up Rookie Minicamp Friday
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts open a three-day rookie minicamp today at the team’s headquarters.
Rookies Hit Indy Oval, Vets Take Weekend Off
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opens for rookie orientation and rookie practice on Sunday.
Evansville Seeking Stadium Redevelopment?
(EVANSVILLE) - Could a new downtown stadium be in Evansville’s future? A consultant studying Roberts Stadium says yes.
Indians Fall To Clippers, Extend Losing Streak To 5
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Columbus Clippers completed a sweep of their two-game series in Indianapolis, defeating the Indians 6-4.
IUPUI's Hill Declares NBA Draft Eligibility
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - IUPUI guard George Hill is going to test the NBA waters.
Lazier Will Make Another Run For The Greatest Spectacle In Racing
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opens for rookie orientation and rookie practice on Sunday.
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