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Chevy Camaro Will Pace 2009 Indy 500
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has unveiled the pace car for this year’s 93rd running of the Indy 500.
Saturday To Stay With Colts, Others Hit Market
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts and three-time Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday agreed to terms on a new three-year contract on the eve of the NFL’s free agent signing period.
Michigan Gets Revenge, Upsets Purdue
(ANN ARBOR, MI) - DeShawn Sims scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Michigan Wolverines past sixteenth ranked Purdue 87-78 in Ann Arbor.
IU Gives Northwestern First Assembly Hall Win...Ever
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Northwestern Wildcats picked up their first win in Bloomington since 1968 as they knocked off the Indiana Hoosiers 75-53 at Assembly Hall.
Boilers Look For Repeat Win Against Wolverines Tonight
(ANN ARBOR, MI) - The Purdue Boilermakers take a four-game winning streak into Ann Arbor tonight as they face the Michigan Wolverines.
Win Over Memphis Puts Pacers' Winning Streak At Five
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Pacers ran their home court winning streak to five games with a 104-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Irish Make Up For Shaky Start, Beat Rutgers By Five
(SOUTH BEND) - Luke Harangody scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to a 70-65 come-from-behind win over Rutgers at the Joyce Center.
Ball State Win, Western Michigan Loss, Puts Cardinals In First
(MUNCIE) - The Ball State Cardinals are all alone in first place in the Mid-American Conference west division thanks to a 53-44 win over Central Michigan at Worthen Arena in Muncie.
Butler Looking To Avenge First Home Loss Of Season To Penguins
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Butler Bulldogs are back home this evening as they play host to the Youngstown State Penguins.
Aces Still Behind Braves In MVC Standings Despite Wednesday Win
(EVANSVILLE) - Jason Holsinger scored 19 points to lead the Evansville Purple Aces past the Bradley Braves 56-49 at Roberts Stadium.
IPFW Looking To Trample Kangaroos
(FORT WAYNE) - The IPFW Mastodons and the UMKC Kangaroos face off tonight at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.
Valpo Hosts Cleveland State Tonight
(VALPARAISO) - The Valparaiso Crusaders are at home tonight as they play the Cleveland State Vikings.
Briscoe Turns In Fastest Time In For Day 2 Of Homestead
(HOMESTEAD, FL) - Two days of IndyCar Series testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway wrapped up on Wednesday night.
Colts To Officially Drop Marvin Harrison
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts will officially release wide receiver Marvin Harrision today, severing their 13-year relationship.
Pacers Look To Extend Home Winning Streak
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers will try to extend their home court winning streak to five games tonight when they welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to Conseco Fieldhouse.
Dixon Takes Day One Of IndyCar Series Testing
(HOMESTEAD, FL) - Defending IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon was fastest on day one of open testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Hoosiers Host Northwestern Wednesday Night
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The Indiana Hoosiers try to snap a five-game losing streak tonight when they welcome the Northwestern Wildcats to Assembly Hall in Bloomington.
Robinson Leads Knicks Past Pacers, 123-119
(NEW YORK, NY) - Nate Robinson scored a season-high 41 points as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 123-119 at Madison Square Garden.
Colts-Harrison Relationship Could End Tuesday
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Marvin Harrison’s tenure with the Indianapolis Colts could come to an end as soon as today.
Purdue Up, Butler Down In Coaches Poll
(UNDATED) - Purdue moved up five spots and Butler moved down one in this week’s ESPN/USA Today men’s college basketball coaches’ poll.
IndyCar Series Testing Underway At Homestead-Miami Speedway
(HOMESTEAD, FL) - The IndyCar Series is at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the season’s first open test today and Wednesday.
Murphy Knocks Out 27 In Pacers Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Troy Murphy scored a season high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 98-91 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Dumping Harrison Among Colts Salary Cap Solutions
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NFL free agent signing period begins on Friday and it appears that the Indianapolis Colts will let three-time Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday test the waters, according to a published report.
IRL Teams Struggle To Find Sponsorships
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The start of the 2009 IndyCar Series season is just over a month away and officials continue to scramble for sponsors to field teams.
Pacers Without Granger, Dunleavy In Minnesota
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) - The Indiana Pacers try to halt a ten-game road losing streak tonight when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
Colts Announce Signing, Prepare For Free Agency
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts officially announced that they reached a contract agreement with cornerback Kelvin Hayden on Thursday.
Badgers Second Half Push Stuns IU Squad
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Trevon Hughes scored 21 points and Joe Krabbenhoft added 18 as the Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 68-51 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington.
Tinsley Still With Pacers Following Trade Deadline
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday afternoon with the Pacers standing pat.
Pacers Road Losing Streak Continues
(CHARLOTTE, NC) - The Indiana Pacers’ road and injury woes continue as the blue-and-gold lost to the Charlotte Bobcats 103-94.
Colts Sign Hayden To Five Year Deal
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly agreed to terms on a five-year deal with cornerback Kelvin Hayden.
Dumes To Return To Hoosier Hardwood
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Devan Dumes will make his return tonight when the Indiana Hoosiers face the Wisconsin Badgers at Assembly Hall in Bloomington.
IRL Will Not Provide Financial Assistance To Teams
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indy Racing League will not subsidize struggling IndyCar series teams during the upcoming season beyond assistance with the cost of new cars.
Granger, Murphy Lead Pacers To Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Danny Granger scored 20 points and grabbed ten rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Philadelphia 76ers 100-91.
Boilermakers Outshoot Michigan State, 72-54
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) Number-21 Purdue outshot fifth-ranked Michigan State 48-percent to 33-percent from the field in cruising to a 72-54 win at Mackey Arena.
NFL Combine Gets Underway In Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NFL combine gets underway this morning at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Boilermakers Look To Continue Winning Streak
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - The Purdue Boilermakers go for their fifth-straight win at home tonight when they welcome the Michigan State Spartans to Mackey Arena.
Pacers Return To Action Tuesday Night
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers return from the all-star break tonight as they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Boilers Up, Bulldogs Down In National Coaches Poll
(UNDATED) - Purdue went up and butler went down in this week’s ESPN/USA Today men’s college basketball coaches poll.
NFL Combine Hits Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The city of Indianapolis is getting ready for the annual invasion of draft hopefuls as the NFL scouting combine gets underway Wednesday.
Illinois Holds Off Late IU Rally, Wins 65-52
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Mike Davis scored 16 points and grabbed ten rebounds and Mike Tisdale also finished with 16 points as 20th-ranked Illinois beat Indiana 65-52 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington.
Pacers Return To Practice Court
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers return to practice today as they resume their schedule Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Polian: Hayden To Determine Deals For Saturday And Rhodes
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian says he is willing to use the team’s franchise tag on Kelvin Hayden rather than lose the starting cornerback to free agency.
Pacers Granger Set To Make All-Stat Debut
While his Pacers teammates have four days off before returning to practice early next week, Granger is getting ready for his NBA all-star debut.
Cavs Coach Fined Following Pacers Win
(UNDATED) - In NBA news, the league has fined Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Mike Brown $25,000 dollars for his remarks following the Cavaliers’ 96-95 loss to the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Colts Relocating Training Camp To Anderson?
(ANDERSON) - Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon says any decision on the location of future training camps for the Indianapolis Colts will be made by the National Football League team.
Pacers Extend Road Game Losing Streak
(MILWAUKEE, WI) - The Indiana Pacers head to the all-star break riding a nine-game road losing streak following their 122-110 lost to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center.
Boilermakers Top Nittany Lions At Mackey Arena
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - JaJuan Johnson led a balanced Purdue attack with 14 points and 13 rebounds as the 23rd-ranked Boilermakers halted their two-game slide with a 61-47 win over Penn State.
Bird: Pacers Working On Tinsley Trade
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NBA Players Association filed a grievance Tuesday on behalf of Jamaal Tinsley, asking the Pacers to either trade or release the veteran point guard.
Purdue To Host Nittany Lions At Mackey Arena
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) The Purdue Boilermakers will try to halt their two-game skid tonight when they welcome Penn State to Mackey Arena.
Granger And Pacers Top King James And Cavaliers
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Danny Granger hit a free throw with one-tenth of a second remaining to give the Indiana Pacers a 96-95 victory over Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Golden Gophers Push Past Hoosier Squad
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) - Paul Carter scored 19 of his career-high 22 points in the second half to lead the Minnesota Golden Gophers to a 62-54 win over the Indiana Hoosiers.
Pacers Look Ahead For Playoff Berth
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers are back home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers this evening at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Hoosiers Continue Hunt For First Road Win Of Season
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) - The Indiana Hoosiers are on the road tonight to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis.
No Charges Filed Against Colts' Reid
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Darrell Reid will not face charges following his arrest early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Northeast side Indianapolis nightclub.
Wizards Top Pacers With Last Second Shot
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Caron Butler capped a big night by hitting the game-winning basket as time expired to give the Washington Wizards a 119-117 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Illinois Drops Purdue, 66-48
(CHAMPAIGN, IL) - Mike Davis scored 14 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to lead number-21 Illinois past 13th-ranked Purdue 66-48.
Crean Suspends Dumes Following Michigan State Matchup
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University basketball coach Tom Crean has suspended junior guard Devan Dumes indefinitely for his actions during the Hoosiers loss at Michigan State on Saturday.
Colts Player Arrested Outside Nightclub Sunday Morning
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Darrell Reid is facing disorderly conduct and trespassing charges after being arrested outside a northeast-Indianapolis nightclub early Sunday morning.
Duno And Doornbos Join Newman Hass Lanigan Racing
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Milka Duno and Robert Doornbos will both join Graham Rahal as drivers for the IRL’s Newman-Hass-Lanigan Racing in 2009.
Hoosiers Snap Losing Streak, Lead By Dumes' 27 Points
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana avoided setting the mark for the longest losing streak in their storied basketball history.
Notre Dame Suffers Sixth Straight Loss
(CINCINNATI, OHIO) - Indianapolis Arlington product Deonta Vaughn scored 34 points, and Larry Davis added a career high 21, as host Cincinnati (15-8, 5-5 Big East) handed reeling Notre Dame their sixth straight loss.
High School Standout Te'o Signs With Fighting Irish
(SOUTH BEND) - Wednesday was national signing day for high school football players, and Notre Dame may have received the biggest last minute gift.
UW-Green Bay Snaps Butler's 11 Game Win Streak
(GREEN BAY, WI) - The Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix took advantage of #16 Butler on turnovers and used a 22-10 run in the second half to knock off the #11 Bulldogs, 75-66 on Monday.
Granger's 28 Points Not Enough To Pick Off Timberwolves
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Danny Granger missed practice Monday, but he didn’t let his sore knee keep him from scoring a game high 28 points against Minnesota Tuesday.
Pacers Trying To Dump Tinsley, Tinsley Files Complaint
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Jamaal Tinsley just wants to play basketball. At least that’s what his agent is saying.
Loss To Buckeyes Keeps Purdue Out Of First Place
(COLUMBUS, OH) - Jajuan Johnson’s 30 points Tuesday night were a career high. They just weren’t enough to overcome host Ohio State.
USA Today Ranks Bloomington South #6 In Nation
(BLOOMINGTON) - Another big boost for the round ball squad at Bloomington High School South.
Purdue Squad Looking For Win At Ohio State
(COLOMBUS, OHIO) - After losing their first two conference games, #12 Purdue will now try to complete their ascent back to the top of the league.
Big Ten Announces IU-Purdue Matchup
(UNDATED) - Elsewhere in men’s college basketball, the Big Ten has announced Purdue will host Indiana February 21st at 2pm.
Bob Knight Tight Lipped About Coaching Rumor
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana coach Bob Knight isn’t saying that he wants to coach at the University of Georgia.
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