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Carb Day trackside report

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

Ryan Briscoe's car briefly caught on fire during Friday's practice. The safety crew put it out and Briscoe got out safely. He should still be okay to race on Sunday.

Carb Day kicks off race weekend

Kris Kirschner — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:17:00 EDT

Today could be called the official kickoff of race weekend. "Carb Day" at the Motor Speedway signals the final practice for the drivers who will line up for Sunday's Indy 500.

Boston Marathon runners to have ceremonial finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Rich Van Wyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

The Speedway invited runners to cross the finish line on race day morning before the start of the race. They will be running from Turn Four across the historic Yard of Bricks.

Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

For as intense and down-to-the-wire as Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was, the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat shared the same thought on Thursday.

Coolers under close watch as security increases at IMS

Rich Van Wyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT

Fans headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend will face increased security aimed at keeping them safe.

Dempsey makes late pass to win Indy Lights Freedom 100

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

Ireland's Peter Dempsey beat Firestone Indy Lights points leader Carlos Munoz and three other drivers down the front straightaway Friday to win the closest oval race in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history.

Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick says she still follows the Indianapolis 500, but she's not sure she'll ever race in the event again.

Pacers looking for split on the road in Miami

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:34:00 EDT

It's game day, a day the Pacers have been waiting on since LeBron James' buzzer-beating layup went through the hoop in Miami Wednesday night.

Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT

Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Karam captures pole position for Freedom 100

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:03:00 EDT

Sage Karam earned the Sunoco Pole Award for the Firestone Freedom 100 in his first Firestone Indy Lights oval race.

Record-tying four women in field for Indy 500

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

A record-tying four women will start this year's Indianapolis 500.

Walker begins work as head of IndyCar competition

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT

Derrick Walker is the general manager of Ed Carpenter Racing. But after Sunday's Indianapolis 500, he will become the new head of IndyCar competition.

Orb, Oxbow still on track for Belmont Stakes

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:00 EDT

Trainer Shug McGaughey is still thinking Belmont Stakes for his Kentucky Derby winner after Orb galloped a mile Thursday morning at Belmont Park.

Rules changes may help IndyCar drivers break marks

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:05:00 EDT

IndyCar officials want to bring record-breaking days back to the Indianapolis 500.

Last-second shot drops Pacers in overtime in Game 1

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:38:00 EDT

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime to give the Miami Heat a 103-102 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Drag racer Brown steps into Carpenter's IndyCar

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59:00 EDT

Antron Brown joked that he wouldn't mind making a couple of left-handed turns the next time he's on the track. Ed Carpenter thought it'd be fun to ramp up the speed by about 100 mph.

IndyCar altering qualifying in doubleheaders

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT

IndyCar says qualifying for the second race of series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups.

Indianapolis 500 traditions

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

The Indianapolis 500 is racing into Indianapolis Sunday, May 26, 2013. What is your favorite Indianapolis 500 Tradition? Vote and submit your race-day photos and stories.

Patrick staying positive amid struggles on track

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:22:00 EDT

Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.

Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:55:00 EDT

Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods says it's time to move on.

Jim Harbaugh to drive Indianapolis 500 pace car

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:41:00 EDT

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will return to Indianapolis on Sunday to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car.

Happy 77th birthday, Coach Keady!

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

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

Cody Zeller's stock rises

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

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

Munoz, Daly follow different paths to Indy 500

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

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

IndyCar penalizes 3 cars for rules violations

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

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.

Indianapolis poised to make bid for 2018 Super Bowl

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

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

Sandi Patty to sing Indy 500 anthem for record sixth time

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT

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

Forum to focus on developing Central Indiana as sports hub

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:44:00 EDT

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

West misses Pacers practice with leg injury, expects to play

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:26:00 EDT

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

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

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:15:00 EDT

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.

All talk until Pacers and Heat tip-off Wednesday

Rich Nye — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:03:00 EDT

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.

Nate Hoff joins Indiana University football program

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:00 EDT

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.

Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:00 EDT

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.

Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:53:00 EDT

British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.

Spurs get leg up on Grizzlies in NBA West Finals

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:28:00 EDT

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.

Pedrosa wins French MotoGP to take overall lead

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT

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.

Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT

Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

Late nights at gym likely to pay off for Oladipo

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

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.

Pacers guard George Hill out of Game 5 with concussion

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

Pacers guard George Hill will miss Thursday night's Game 5 against the New York Knicks.

Rookie Munoz tops Indy 500 practice Thursday

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

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.

NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dies at 71

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle died in North Carolina Thursday of an apparent suicide. He was 71.

Andretti drivers still speediest

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:08:00 EDT

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.

Fans get ride of a lifetime at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Carrie Cline — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:42:00 EDT

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

One on one with Andrew Luck

Dave Calabro — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:24:00 EST

WTHR Sports Director Dave Calabro sat down with likely #1 NFL draft pick Andrew Luck on Thursday. Read the interview here.

Bowie Young takes early lead on short course

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while hop-scotching across the golf course Friday in the Bahamas LPGA Classic.

Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:00 EDT

Danica Patrick still follows the Indianapolis 500 closely, even pre-organizing her race day schedule this Sunday so she can watch most of the event.

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:58:00 EDT

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday.

Teixeira expects to play in minors Wednesday

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he expects to play in a minor-league game Wednesday with Double-A Trenton.

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.

A-Rod sells Miami Beach home for $30M

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT

New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has sold his Miami Beach home for $30 million.

Bayern, Dortmund await all-German Wembley final

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT

Bayern Munich is approaching its third Champions League final in four years with the calm of a team fully in control after a season of dominance.

Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title.

Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:00 EDT

Perhaps not surprisingly, the first three questions posed to Roger Federer at his pre-French Open news conference Friday concerned rival and nemesis Rafael Nadal.

Indianapolis Golf Course Guide

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:16:00 EST

Get a complete list of all Indianapolis golf courses and the SkyTrak Tee Time Forecast for each course.

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Carb Day trackside report

Carb Day kicks off race weekend

Boston Marathon runners to have ceremonial finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Coolers under close watch as security increases at IMS

Dempsey makes late pass to win Indy Lights Freedom 100

Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'

Pacers looking for split on the road in Miami

Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap

Karam captures pole position for Freedom 100

Record-tying four women in field for Indy 500

Walker begins work as head of IndyCar competition

Orb, Oxbow still on track for Belmont Stakes

Rules changes may help IndyCar drivers break marks

Last-second shot drops Pacers in overtime in Game 1

Drag racer Brown steps into Carpenter's IndyCar

IndyCar altering qualifying in doubleheaders

Indianapolis 500 traditions

Patrick staying positive amid struggles on track

Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

Jim Harbaugh to drive Indianapolis 500 pace car

Happy 77th birthday, Coach Keady!

Cody Zeller's stock rises

Munoz, Daly follow different paths to Indy 500

IndyCar penalizes 3 cars for rules violations

Indianapolis poised to make bid for 2018 Super Bowl

Sandi Patty to sing Indy 500 anthem for record sixth time

Forum to focus on developing Central Indiana as sports hub

West misses Pacers practice with leg injury, expects to play

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

All talk until Pacers and Heat tip-off Wednesday

Nate Hoff joins Indiana University football program

Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win

Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid

Spurs get leg up on Grizzlies in NBA West Finals

Pedrosa wins French MotoGP to take overall lead

Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness

Top nine qualifiers get ready for pole shootout at IMS

Late nights at gym likely to pay off for Oladipo

Pacers guard George Hill out of Game 5 with concussion

Rookie Munoz tops Indy 500 practice Thursday

NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dies at 71

Andretti drivers still speediest

Fans get ride of a lifetime at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

One on one with Andrew Luck

Bowie Young takes early lead on short course

Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday

Teixeira expects to play in minors Wednesday

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday

A-Rod sells Miami Beach home for $30M

Bayern, Dortmund await all-German Wembley final

Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT

Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals

Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

Indianapolis Golf Course Guide