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Indianapolis poised to make bid for 2018 Super Bowl

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Indiana Sports Corp. president Allison Melangton told reporters she would be "very surprised" if the city did not bid on the 2018 game. More>>

       
       

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Happy 77th birthday, Coach Keady!

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Purdue Basketball Coach Gene Keady is celebrating his 77th birthday Tuesday. More>>

Cody Zeller's stock rises

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Cody Zeller's decision to leave Indiana University and head to the NBA looks like it may be paying off. More>>

Munoz, Daly follow different paths to Indy 500

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Carlos Munoz had a perfect May at Indianapolis. Conor Daly learned how miserable the month can be. More>>

IndyCar penalizes 3 cars for rules violations

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IndyCar officials fined Graham Rahal's team $10,000, Ryan Briscoe's team $5,000 and Michel Jourdain Jr.'s team $1,000 Tuesday after they failed post-qualifying inspection. More>>

Sandi Patty to sing Indy 500 anthem for record sixth time

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Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time. More>>

Forum to focus on developing Central Indiana as sports hub

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Two athletic-oriented groups will hold a public forum next week to discuss ways to turn central Indiana into a hub for sports innovation. More>>

West misses Pacers practice with leg injury, expects to play

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Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg. More>>

Fever's Phillips out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

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Indiana Fever guard Erin Phillips has been diagnosed with a lateral meniscus tear in her right knee and will miss at least 4-6 weeks of the upcoming WNBA season. More>>

All talk until Pacers and Heat tip-off Wednesday

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The Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat don't tip-off the NBA Eastern Conference Finals until Wednesday. So until then, it's just practice and talk in Indianapolis and Miami. More>>

Nate Hoff joins Indiana University football program

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Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson announced Monday that defensive lineman/offensive lineman Nate Hoff has joined the IU football program. Hoff is eligible for the 2013 season and has four years of eligibility. More>>

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  • Monday, May 20 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:58:03 GMT
    Helio Castroneves hopes a new generation of fans gets to see a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Castroneves and Dario
    It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:06 GMT
    There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports said Saturday afternoon that it has hired British driver Katherine Legge to drive the No. 81 car. That gives Indianapolis
    British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:45:09 GMT
    The Indiana Pacers return to practice on Monday, getting ready for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Miami Heat. The Pacers are coming off an electrifying win Saturday night at Bankers
    The Indiana Pacers return to practice on Monday, getting ready for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Miami Heat. The Pacers are coming off an electrifying win Saturday night at Bankers
  • Monday, May 20 2013 3:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:38:58 GMT
    The Indianapolis 500 does not start without Jim Nabors and the Pacers don't advance in the NBA Playoffs without hearing at least one "boom baby" from Slick Leonard. Some traditions you just don't mess
    The last time the Pacers played on race day was 2004. It will happen again Sunday, opening the possibilities for fans to see both.  They might even get tickets to both for $100 total.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-05-20 05:28:32 GMT
    Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday. The
    Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:34:13 GMT
    Two young American drivers who had a rough night Saturday, made qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 look easy Sunday. One day after getting bumped from the top 24 starting spots for the Indianapolis 500,
    Two young American drivers who had a rough night Saturday, made qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 look easy Sunday.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:30:36 GMT
    A year ago in the playoffs, Indiana coach Frank Vogel raised the ire of the Miami Heat by accusing them of flopping. Different words are resonating with the Heat again now. Not long after the Pacers
    A year ago in the playoffs, Indiana coach Frank Vogel raised the ire of the Miami Heat by accusing them of flopping.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:45:34 GMT
    Dani Pedrosa won the French Grand Prix on Sunday for his second victory of the season and took over the MotoGP championship lead from Marc Marquez. Pedrosa started sixth on the grid after crashing in
    Dani Pedrosa won the French Grand Prix on Sunday for his second victory of the season and took over the MotoGP championship lead from Marc Marquez.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:55:09 GMT
    Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Johnson got a fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew to restart
    Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:54:12 GMT
    The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.
    The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:10:01 GMT
    Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis native bested IndyCar racing's big-name teams by claiming his first 500 pole
    Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:45:02 GMT
    Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown. Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown
    Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.
  • Top nine qualifiers get ready for pole shootout at IMS

    Saturday, May 18 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:08:11 GMT
    Michael Andretti might never have a better chance to win the Indianapolis 500 pole. Each of his five drivers has been atop the speed charts this week. They're all using the Chevrolet engines that have
    The top nine qualifiers for the shootout are Will Power, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Carlos Munoz, Helio Castroneves, Ed Carpenter, Marco Andretti, AJ Allmendinger, EJ Viso, and James Hinchcliffe. 
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:58:30 GMT
    The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker
    The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:40:00 GMT
    Allison Jacob of Indianapolis who is a junior at Ball State University where she's majoring in Communications and Public Relations was named the 2013 500 Festival Queen on Saturday morning. She graduated
    Ball State student Allison Jacob named 2013 500 Festival Queen. 
  • Friday, May 17 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:59:14 GMT
    Victor Oladipo mentions the late nights at the gym, the wear and tear on his key card, and he's quick to point out he's just a tad unusual, too. The Indiana product is also just a few weeks away from
    Victor Oladipo mentions the late nights at the gym, the wear and tear on his key card, and he's quick to point out he's just a tad unusual, too.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:16:37 GMT
    Pacers guard George Hill will miss Thursday night's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. The team said Hill suffered a concussion in Game 4 Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He led the team with
    Pacers guard George Hill will miss Thursday night's Game 5 against the New York Knicks.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:28:10 GMT
    Rookie Carlos Munoz shot to the top of the speed chart in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday with a lap at 225.163 mph, the fastest through the first six days of practice. The Andretti Autosport driver
    Rookie Carlos Munoz shot to the top of the speed chart in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday with a lap at 225.163 mph, the fastest through the first six days of practice.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:45:16 GMT
    Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle died in North Carolina Thursday of an apparent suicide. He was 71. Police found Trickle's body lying near his pickup truck in a cemetery in Boger City, North
    Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle died in North Carolina Thursday of an apparent suicide. He was 71.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:08:56 GMT
    Marco Andretti is once again zipping around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway faster than everyone else on the sixth day of practice at the famed oval. In fact, three of the top five speeds Thursday belong
    Marco Andretti is once again zipping around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway faster than everyone else on the sixth day of practice at the famed oval. In fact, three of the top five speeds Thursday belong to Andretti Autosports.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:42:23 GMT
    It's one thing to watch the cars on the track, and it's an entirely different experience to ride along. "Nothing can prepare you for going 180 miles per hour around tight corners! But, with Mario Andretti
    It's one thing to watch the cars on the track, and it's an entirely different experience to ride along. "Nothing can prepare you for going 180 miles per hour around tight corners! But, with Mario Andretti
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