Category Archives: Indianapolis

Indianapolis hosts Forbes’ Innovation Summit — gala at Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Late Thursday night, the chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine was on the Bankers Life Fieldhouse court chatting it up with Pacers guard George Hill.

It was down there, where Hill and Steve Forbes must have talked for a good 20 minutes on the sideline just in front of the Pacers’ bench. To conclude a special day in the business world, participants in Forbes’ Reinventing …

ABA returns to Indy — meet the Indy Naptown All-Stars

There’s a new professional sports team in Indianapolis.

No, I’m not referring to the Indy Eleven nor the Indy Fuel. Instead, it’s another basketball organization.

The American Basketball Association (ABA) has made its way back to Indianapolis with familiar ownership and what they believe is a sustainable business plan. It’s the Indy Naptown All-Stars, and they tip-off their debut season on Nov. 8. The team …

PHOTOS: IUPUI men’s basketball at the Fairgrounds Coliseum

On Tuesday, I finally got my first look at the newly renovated Fairgrounds Coliseum (formerly the ‘Pepsi Coliseum’).

And wow, it was spectacular.

The place was busy with people, IUPUI men’s basketball fans who were scurrying around the building looking for their desired seat location for season tickets. There are more than 6,500 seats with the current setup, up from 1,215 at The Jungle, the …

Rick Fuson named President of Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Rick Fuson is in need of new business cards. That’s because the longtime Pacers employee has been named President of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Jim Morris, the outgoing president slides back to Vice Chairman, the team announced on Tuesday.

Fuson, 61, has been with the franchise since 1984 and has helped oversee hundreds, if not thousands, of events that have come through Bankers Life Fieldhouse, …

Frank Vogel, Pacers players attend Colts-Eagles Monday Night game

Monday night was a big night in Indianapolis, as the city and its NFL team, the Colts, were on center stage as part of ESPN’s coverage of Monday Night Football. The Colts hosted the Philadelphia Eagles to Lucas Oil Stadium for a game seen by football fans across the country.

Big games typically bring big names to the game — and this one was no …

Robert Mathis tears Achilles while suspended, working out on his own

I didn’t get it then and my opinion hasn’t changed. When individuals associated with teams are suspended, they should, in most cases, be allowed at the team facility with access to the abundance of resources.

The message sinks in further following the news that Colts linebacker Robert Mathis suffered a torn Achilles while working out on his own last week in Atlanta.

ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio …

Indy media star Michael Grady adds responsibilities — joining RTV6 as sports reporter

He is one of the best people you’ll ever meet. He is knowledgeable, caring, and has an unforgettable voice. He can easily carry a conversation – no matter the topic. He is a media star in Indiana.

He is … Michael Grady.

On a day particularly tough in the media business for many folks in Indy — CBS affiliate moving from WISH-TV to WTTV, IndyStar …

George Hill holding Rising Stars Camp Aug. 8

Want to learn from and interact with one of Indiana’s most successful professional athletes? Broad Ripple product and IUPUI Hall of Famer George Hill is hosting his Rising Stars basketball camp August 8th and 9th at the Best Choice Fieldhouse in Fishers.

The camp is for boys and girls in grades 3 through 8. It runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm …