Category Archives: Indianapolis

Roy Hibbert, Robert Mathis to host fourth annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Softball Challenge

One of the more enjoyable fundraisers will continue this summer. The fourth annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge presented by The Tony Stewart Foundation will go down Thurs., June 7th at Victory Field.

Last year was a lot of fun and I expect more of the same this year. Again, the challenge will be hosted by Pacers’ center Roy Hibbert and Colts’ defensive end …

Tamika Catchings: MVP and role model, on and off the court

Tamika Catchings is one of those people who just makes you smile.

Every time I’m around her, she puts me in a good mood. She’s talented, successful, and already giving back.

Catchings, 32, came to Indianapolis in 2001 after being drafted by the Indiana Fever at No. 3. Indy has become her home and she has made the most of it — by being the …

As Colts transition into a new era, there’s no shortage of tickets

Colts tickets have been a hot commodity in the last decade. All but one game has sold out since 1999. From 1999 to 2010, they registered double-digits wins except in 2001. Two Super Bowl seasons.

Plus, the guarantee that Peyton Manning would line up under center, as he did for 208 straight games.

In previous seasons, fans had to settle for a wait list that …

2012 Men’s Big Ten tourney opens with a bang, attendance way up

In the last year of a four-year contract, Indianapolis has already been a successful host for the Big Ten Tournament. I know it’s only the first day but the fact remains — Indy knows how to run big time events, especially sports.

They’ve already checked off the inaugural Big Ten football championship, Crossroads Classic, and Super Bowl XLVI this year.

Since Nebraska was added to …

2012 Men’s Big Ten Tournament Schedule Set

The field is set for the 2012 men’s Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State tied for the regular season title and after tie-breakers, they are seeded in that order.

11:30 a.m. – No. 8 Iowa vs. No. 9 Illinois (BTN)
–winner plays No. 1 Michigan State at noon on Friday (ESPN).

2:00 p.m. – No. 5 Indiana vs. …

Day 2 updates from the 2012 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament

The women’s Big Ten tournament has another jam-packed day on Friday, with four games on the slate. Opening day didn’t provide much drama, as the four games were decided by an average margin of 27 points. The last three games were won by 32, 32, and 29 points. Ugh.

All games are on the Big Ten Network (and BTN2Go).

Now it’s day two and we …

Day 1 updates from the 2012 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament

The Big Ten Tournament invaded Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the fourth-straight year. With twelve teams involved for the first time ever, four teams earned a bye while the other eight played on opening day.

All games are airing live on the Big Ten Network and are also available on BTN2Go. Details of the first day of games below:

No. 7 Michigan 68, No. 10 Illinois …

Big Ten women’s basketball tournament underway in Indy

Big Ten Football Championship, Crossroads Classic, Super Bowl. Check, check and check.

Now, Indianapolis turns their focus on the Big Ten basketball tournament, held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. For the fourth year in a row, Indy has been the home for the conference tournament and done a terrific job. Next year it will return to Chicago as the two sites will alternate serving as host.…