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Colts First Night Practice Focuses On Two-Minute Drills
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - The Colts practiced twice on Wednesday, including the first night practice of this year’s training camp.
IndyCar Series Releases 2009 Schedule
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indy Racing League released the 2009 IndyCar Series schedule on Wednesday as well as confirming that the series will race in Australia this October.
Colts DT Pitcock Out, Retires From NFL
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - It looks as though the Indianapolis Colts will play this season without second-year defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock.
South Bend's Newman To Race For Columbus' Stewart
(CHARLOTTE, NC) - South Bend native Ryan Newman will race for fellow Hoosier Tony Stewart during the 2009 Sprint Cup season according to an internet report.
Tribe Edges Mud Hens, 2-1
(TOLEDO, OH) - Luis Cruz drove home the winning run with a seventh-inning single as the Indianapolis Indians edged the Toledo Mud Hens 2-1 to halt a four-game losing streak.
Manning Arrives In Terre Haute, Will Not Practice
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts practiced without pads Tuesday morning and held a special teams-only workout in the afternoon as training camp continues in Terre Haute.
NASCAR Claims Responsibility For Brickyard Tire Debacle
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton apologized to fans for Sunday’s tire debacle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indians Losing Streak Continues
(TOLEDO, OH) - The Indianapolis Indians’ losing streak is up to four games as the Tribe fell to the Toledo Mud Hens 5-3.
Two A Days Before Colts Preseason Opener
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts practiced twice on Monday as they get ready for Sunday night’s preseason opener with the Washington Redskins in the hall-of-fame game.
Stewart Fined By USAC, Issues Apology
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Tony Stewart was fined $10,000 dollars and his team was placed on probation for the rest of the season by the United States Auto Club on Monday.
Crean Agrees To 10-Year Deal With Hoosiers
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - New Indiana University basketball coach Tom Crean has agreed to a ten-year contract with the Hoosiers, according to a published report.
Nashville Nixed From 2009 IndyCar Series Schedule
(LEBANON, TN) - The Indy Racing League will not return to Nashville Superspeedway in 2009.
Chiefs Dominate Indians, 14-1
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Syracuse Chiefs scored eleven runs in the top of the second inning to cruise to a 14-1 win over the Indianapolis Indians.
Colts Prepare For First Preseason Matchup
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - After taking Sunday off, the Indianapolis Colts will hold two full-squad practices today as training camp continues in Terre Haute.
Johnson Wins Second Brickyard Trophy
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Jimmie Johnson held off Carl Edwards in a seven-lap trophy dash to win his second Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
Chiefs Slip Past Indians
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Kevin Melillo drove home the winning run with an RBI double in the sixth as the Syracuse Chiefs edged the Indianapolis Indians.
Fever Snap Losing Streak
(PHOENIX, AZ) - The Indiana Fever snapped a three-game losing streak with an 88-84 win over the Phoenix Mercury.
Roster Changes Preceed Today's Colts Training Camp
(TERRE HAUTE) - The Indianapolis Colts are in Terre Haute with the first practice of training camp on this morning’s schedule.
Manning Puts Feet Up During Colts' Practice
(INDIANAPOLIS) - While the Colts are getting ready to begin training camp, the team’s franchise player is at home putting his feet up.
Colts' Rookies Reach Agreements
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts report to training camp today in Terre Haute.
Speedweek Kicks Off Hoosier Racing Weekend
(UNDATED) - Speedweek at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont begins tonight with the USAC midgets and silver crown cars running on the oval.
Indians Look For Charlotte Sweep
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Corey Hamman shut down the Charlotte lineup as the Indianapolis Indians beat the Knights 3-1.
Fever Host Lynx At Fieldhouse
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever host the Minnesota Lynx in their final game at Conseco Fieldhouse before the Olympic break.
Dungy: Draft Picks Will Sign Before Camp
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy says he is confident that the teams’ draft choices will be at training camp on time.
Tribe Tops Knights, 5-2
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Jason Davis pitched eight strong innings to lead the Indianapolis Indians past the Charlotte Knights 5-2.
Hoosier Combo Could Lead Stewart-Haas Racing
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NASCAR teams and drivers are filtering into Indianapolis for this weekend’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
Sky Soar Past Fever In Chicago
(CHICAGO, IL) - Candice Dupree scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Chicago Sky past the Indiana Fever 68-60 in the Windy City.
Williams' Future With Pacers In Jeopardy
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird says if he is going to rid the team of players Shawne Williams and Jamaal Tinsley, it will likely be through trades rather than buyouts.
Colts Draft Picks Continue Holdout
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts will report for training camp in Terre haute Thursday with or without their rookie class. So far, none of the Colts’ nine draft picks have come to terms with the team.
Indians Defeated In Extra Innings
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Cole Armstrong hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the tenth as the Charlotte Knights defeated the Indianapolis Indians 6-3 in extra innings.
IU Names Assistant Athletic Director For Compliance
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University has named Ian Rickerby as the school’s assistant athletic director for compliance.
Fever Wrap Up Road Trip In Chicago
(CHICAGO, IL) - The Indiana Fever wrap up a two-game road trip tonight when they face the Chicago Sky at the UIC Pavillion.
Old Faces To Miss Colts Training Camp
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Training camp for the Indianapolis Colts is three days away.
Pacers' Williams "Thin Ice" Gets Thinner
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The thin ice Shawne Williams is walking on got a little thinner after another friend from his hometown of Memphis was arrested while in the company of the third-year Indiana Pacers forward.
Indians Snap Two Game Losing Streak
(COLUMBUS, OH) - The Indianapolis Indians snapped a two-game skid with an 11-2 win over the Columbus Clippers.
Briscoe Dominates At Mid-Ohio
(LEXINGTON, OH) - Ryan Briscoe picked up his second career IndyCar Series win with his victory at Sunday’s Indy Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio.
IU Athletic Director May Come From Outside State
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s search for their next athletic director continues, but school President Michael McRobbie says that the new hire possibly might come from outside the Hoosier state.
"Hometown Kid" Sporting Pacers Uniform
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Any kid growing up and playing basketball in the state of Indiana has the dream of playing professionally.
Indians Top Clippers, 5-2
(COLUMBUS, OH) - Neil Walker drove in three runs and Nyjer Morgan went two for five, extending his hitting streak to 17-games in a 5-2 road victory for the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night over the Columbus Clippers.
Fever To Honor Former Head Coach
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Tonight when the Indiana Fever host the Seattle Storm, they will honor former head coach Ann Donovan.
IU Installing New Field Turf Following Flood Damage
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University is installing field turf to repair flood damage at Memorial Stadium.
New Pacers Promise To Be Good Citizens, Role Models
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The message of change continues within the Indiana Pacers franchise.
International League Comes Up Short In All-Star Game
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - A pair of Indianapolis Indians combined for three of their team’s 11 hits, but came up short in the annual Triple-A all-star game in Louisville, Kentucky.
Peyton Is "Doing Fine", Says Father
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Peyton Manning’s father Archie says his son is at home and doing fine after knee surgery on Monday.
Catchings Suffers Injury, Limps Off Court
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Fever suffered an embarrassing 81-77 loss to the expansion Atlanta Dream Wednesday afternoon and may have lost Olympian Tamika Catchings with another foot injury.
Former Hoosier Baller Chooses New School
(UNDATED) - Another former Indiana University basketball player has decided on his next school.
Fisher Secures Sponsor, Will Return To IndyCar Series
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Sarah Fisher will return for two races on the IndyCar Series this season after lining up new sponsorship.
Pacers Officially Sign First Round Picks
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Pacers have signed first round draft picks Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert. The players were introduced at a press conference on Tuesday.
Tracy To Climb Into #22 Subway Car Next Weekend
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Paul Tracy will resume his racing career next weekend, driving in the Rexall Edmonton Indy race in Edmonton, Canada.
Fever Host Expansion Atlanta Dream
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Fever host the Atlanta Dream in a WNBA afternoon game today at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Indy Attorney Named Notre Dame Athletic Director
(SOUTH BEND) - Notre Dame is expected to name Indianapolis attorney Jack Swarbrick today as their new athletic director.
Manning Goes Under Knife, Will Miss 6 Weeks
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning underwent knee surgery on Monday that will likely force him to miss training camp time and some of the preseason.
Champ Car Driver Gets One Time IndyCar Ride
(UNDATED) - A press conference is expected today to announce that Paul Tracy will drive in the IndyCar Series next weekend in Edmonton, Canada.
Kellogg Replaces Packer Behind NCAA Tourney Mic
(NEW YORK, NY) - Current Indiana Pacers television broadcaster and former Pacers player Clark Kellogg has been named the new color commentator for CBS’ coverage of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Aussie To Leave Fever For Olympic Play
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Olympic preparations will take Indiana Fever point guard Tully Bevilaqua away from her team next week.
Eric Gordon Sidelined In Summer Play
(LAS VEGAS, NV) - Indianapolis product and former Indiana Hoosier Eric Gordon has been sidelined in NBA summer league play.
Dixon Continues IndyCar Domination
(UNDATED) - Scott Dixon continued his domination of the IndyCar Series and domination at Nashville Superspeedway over the weekend with a rain-shortened win at Nashville.
Fever Defeats Chicago, One Game Over .500
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Fever were 66-57 weekend winners over the Chicago Sky, notching their 10th win of the season.
Indians Wrap Up First Half With Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Right-handed pitcher Jimmy Barthmaier went six innings and Steve Pearce and Ryan Mulhern each went two-for-four as the Indianapolis Indians finished the first half of their season with a 4-3 win at home over the Toledo Mudhens.
Last Second Shot Missed In Pacers' Summer Loss
(ORLANDO, FL) - The Indiana Pacers fell just short in a comeback effort against the Orlando Magic Thursday in NBA summer league play, losing 82-80.
IU Guard Transfers To Xavier
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana University guard Jordan Crawford has decided to transfer to Xavier University.
Catchings Named To US Olympic Team
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings was one of the final three players announced for the 2008 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
Pacers Top Heat In Summer League Play
(ORLANDO, FL) - Shawne Williams scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Indiana Pacers’ summer pro league team to a 95-84 win over the Miami Heat in Orlando.
Indians Split Two Game Day Homestand
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Indians and the Columbus Clippers split a pair Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field.
Pacers Draft Night Deals Now Official
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Pacers’ trades with the Toronto Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers are now official.
IndyCar Driver Comes Down With The Mumps
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - HVM Racing has withdrawn its entry from Saturday’s Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Fever Hold Outdoor Practice, Prepare For Outdoor Matchup
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever will hold an outdoor practice this evening in the Conseco Fieldhouse parking lot.
Pacers Fall To Bulls In Summer League Play
(ORLANDO, FL) - The Indiana Pacers fell to 1-and-1 in Orlando Summer Pro League play as the lost to the Chicago Bulls 89-84.
Mystics Record 4th Quarter Push In Fever Loss
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Washington Mystics dominated the fourth quarter to record a 50-48 win over the Indiana Fever in the nation’s capital.
Stewart Released From Joe Gibbs Contract
(CHARLOTTE, NC) - Two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart reportedly has been granted his release from Joe Gibbs Racing.
Calloway Leads Pacers In Summer Opener Victory
(ORLANDO, FL) - Former Indiana University guard Earl Calloway led a balanced attack as the Indiana Pacers defeated Oklahoma city 95-78 in the opener of the Orlando Summer Pro League.
QB Lewis Reinstated To IU Football Squad
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University quarterback Kellen Lewis has been reinstated to the football team, effective immediately.
9th Inning RBI Pushes Indians To Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Carlos Maldonado and Nyjer Morgan hit RBI singles in the bottom of the ninth to lead the Indianapolis Indians to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Columbus Clippers.
Fighting Irish Sign Coach Brey Through 2015
(SOUTH BEND, IN) - Notre Dame has signed men’s basketball coach Mike Brey to a two-year contract extension.
Fever Face Mystics In Nation's Capital
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Indiana Fever return to action tonight when they face the Washington Mystics in the nation’s capital.
Hunter-Reay Claims First IndyCar Series Win
(WATKINS GLEN, NY) - Ryan Hunter-Reay picked up his first IndyCar Series win with a victory at Watkins Glen.
Pacers Open Summer Play In Orlando
(ORLANDO, FL) - The Indiana Pacers open play in the Orlando summer pro league this afternoon when they face the NBA’s Oklahoma City entry.
Clippers Slip Past Indians In Extra Innings
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Ryan Langerhans scored on a passed ball with two out in the top of the tenth and the Columbus Clippers held on for a 4-3 win over the Indianapolis Indians in extra innings.
Fever Visit Nations Capital, Face Mystics
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Indiana Fever are off until Tuesday night when they face the Washington Mystics in the nation’s capital.
IndyCar Quals Begin At Watkins Glen
(UNDATED) - Qualifications are set for today for the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.
Fever Trade Center For Forward
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Fever shook up their lineup Friday by sending second-year center Alison Bales to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for fourth-year forward Kristen Mann.
Castroneves Sticking With IndyCar Series
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Good news for the IndyCar Series: Helio Castroneves is sticking around for a while.
IU Jumper Readying To Qualify For Olympics
(ALLON, NEV.) - Aarik Wilson — a 10-time All-American in track at Indiana University — is on the verge of achieving his lifelong dream.
Williams Practicing With Pacers' Rookie Squad
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Shawne Williams says he is hopeful that the thin ice he is on doesn’t break as the Indiana Pacers opened a three-day camp for rookies, free agents and, in Williams’ case, selected veterans.
Several Pacers Rookies Held Up By NBA Moratorium
(INDIANAPOLIS) - One of the complications of the pacers’ draft night deals were the contracts of point guards TJ Ford and Jarrett Jack.
10 Scholarships Left For IU Basketball Squad
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The mass exodus from Bloomington will cost the Indiana University basketball program two more scholarships.
5 Run Push Snaps Indians Losing Streak
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - The Indianapolis Indians used a five-run seventh inning to defeat the Louisville Bats 8-5, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Indy Moto GP Testing Continues
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Testing for September’s inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP motorcycle race continued Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the final day of testing for the Moto GP bikes.
Purdue's Lusk Receives Named Associate Head Coach
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Painter announced Wednesday that Assistant Coach Paul Lusk has been promoted to associate head coach.
Fever Snap Losing Streak, Move To .500
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever returned to the .500 mark, snapping a two-game skid with a 74-68 win over the Chicago Sky.
Bikers Test New Indy Moto GP Track
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The new road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway got its first major test Tuesday as Moto GP riders and teams took to the track for day one of testing for September’s inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
Indians Shut Out On The Road
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - Chris Dickerson provided the offense and Josh Fogg added the pitching as the Louisville Bats blanked the Indianapolis Indians 5-0.
Familiar Faces Hit Fieldhouse Hardwood
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - There will be several familiar faces present when the Indiana Pacers open their camp for rookies and free agents Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Fever Welcome Sky To Fieldhouse
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever will try to snap a two-game skid tonight when they welcome the Chicago Sky to Conseco Fieldhouse.
Colts Linebacker Injured During Offseason Training
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Tyjuan Hagler was injured during the team’s offseason conditioning program, according to a pair of published reports.
Former IU Football Coach Dies
(OXFORD, OH) - Former Indiana University football coach John Pont died early Tuesday morning. He was 80.
Greenspan Resignation Leaves Book Deal Possible
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana University has released details of Athletic Director Rick Greenspan’s resignation agreement with the school.
Balls Fly In Indianapolis Loss
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - The Louisville Bats outslugged the Indianapolis Indians to pull out a 12-8 win at Louisville Slugger Field.
McRobbie: Sampson Hire Not Worth The Risk
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana University has released details of Athletic Director Rick Greenspan’s resignation agreement with the school.
Pacers To Clear Salary Cap With Moves
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers are not expected to be major players during the free agent negotiating period that began at midnight this morning.
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