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  • NBA dismisses Tyreke Evans over drug violation

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Tyreke Evans has been dismissed and disqualified from the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug program. “The Indiana Pacers were informed Friday by the NBA that Tyreke Evans has been dismissed from the league for a violation of the league’s anti-drug policy,” the team wrote in a statement. “We take these matters seriously and will reach out to Tyreke to offer our support.” Evans is eligible to apply for reinstatement in two years. He signed a one-year […]

  • Kyle Kaiser crashes in turn three

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Juncos Racing’s Kyle Kaiser crashed during Indy 500 practice on Fast Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kaiser lost control in turn three and backed into the wall hard about 45 minutes into the session.  The car almost flipped completely over before landing back on the wheels and sliding into inside wall. Kaiser was checked and released from the infield care center. “Just lost the car,” Kaiser said.  “I was feeling fine on the first two laps.  Usually, […]

  • Arrow Schmidt Peterson adds CBD sponsorship

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An IndyCar Series team is tapping into the developing CBD industry for sponsorship money. DEFY performance drink is partnering with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to have its name on James Hinchcliffe’s and Marcus Ericsson’s cars for the Indianapolis 500 and rest of the IndyCar season.  The company was co-founded by Pro Football Hall of Famer, Terrell Davis. “This partnership with them right now is extremely important for us,” Davis said.  “Our partnership is based on Sam Schmidt […]

  • Andretti puts up sign honoring Indy 500 win

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 1969 Indianapolis 500 champion Mario Andretti helped put the finishing touches on a street sign commemorating the 50th anniversary of his win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The sign reads “Mario Andretti Drive” and features the No. 2 and Day-glo red color of his winning entry.  Drivers downtown can see the sign on Washington Street as they travel north towards Monument Circle on Meridian Street. “I’m going to be going by here about 50 times a day […]

  • Colts to induct Dwight Freeney into Ring of Honor

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Dwight Freeney will be inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor this season. Jim Irsay made the announcement at the team’s annual town hall meeting at their training facility Thursday evening. “From the first day Dwight Freeney stepped on the field we knew he was special,” said Irsay in a team release.  “Sixteen seasons later, Dwight exceeded every expectation we had and became one of the game’s best pass rushers ever.  He was an artist and […]

  • Marian football players get NFL opportunity

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two Marian University football players are fulfilling two of their lifelong dreams in the span of three days. Tight end Brandon Dillon and long snapper Owen Gilbert received their college diplomas Wednesday morning.  Friday, they’ll participate in an NFL rookie mini-camp. Dillon signed as an undrafted free agent with the Vikings, becoming the second former Knight to get an NFL contract after Krishawn Hogan, while Brownsburg’s Gilbert will take part in the Colts’ rookie camp as a […]

  • Colts trade first round draft pick for two second rounders

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Colts traded the 26th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft to Washington. They will get the Redskins second round pick this year (46th overall) and their second round pick next year. Colts have traded pick to Washington. — Chris Hagan (@ChrisHaganIndy) April 26, 2019 Colts get Washington 2nd round pick this year and next. — Chris Hagan (@ChrisHaganIndy) April 26, 2019 “I kind of had a feeling,” said Colts general manager Chris Ballard.  […]

  • JR Hildebrand enters No. 48 car in 500 to honor Dan Gurney

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 2011 Indianapolis 500 runner-up J.R. Hildebrand will get another chance to chase victory in the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” this May. The 31-year-old racer will team with Sage Karam to drive for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the second straight year. Hildebrand qualified for his eighth Indy 500 in 2018, finishing 11th in his Salesforce Chevrolet after starting 27th. “We had a great relationship with Dennis Reinbold’s DRR team in our initial Indy 500 effort,” said Hildebrand […]

  • Marco Andretti’s Indy 500 livery to honor grandfather’s victory

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The 50th anniversary celebrations of Mario Andretti’s 1969 Indianapolis 500 win won’t be limited to just off-track activities at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May.  His grandson will honor him on the famed 2.5-mile oval as well. Marco Andretti’s No. 98 U.S. Concrete/Curb Honda will have a day-glow red livery closely matching the paint scheme of the car his grandfather took to victory circle. “I’m really happy we were able to pull this off,” said Marco in a […]

  • Pacers prepare for playoff game against Celtics

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – After meeting one of the most iconic players the last two playoffs, the Pacers are set to take on one of the most iconic franchises this time around. Indiana will face the 17-time NBA champion Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series starting Sunday after falling to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round two straight years. “It’s not LeBron, but it’s still a good Eastern Conference team,” said center Myles Turner. “We have to […]

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