Category Archives: Indianapolis

Indianapolis media loses another sports voice – Mark Patrick out at WNDE

The landscape of sports talk radio continues to change in Indianapolis.

Longtime sports voice Mark Patrick is out at WNDE, after the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement. His last show was July 20th, 2011. Two days later, WNDE had this to say on their website:

“Mark’s contract was coming up on renewal and both parties decided to not renew and part ways.”

Patrick …

Indy hosts the best college coaches and high school players at the Adidas Invitational

July is a very busy month for college basketball coaches around the country. But the 2011 Adidas Invitational brings the best of the best to central Indiana—players included.

Indiana as it is already has some of the best high school players in the country but this week the field increased dramatically. During a very quiet time in sports, this AAU tournament is keeping everyone busy.…

IMS: We Need More Brickyard Fans

It’s literally mind-blowing how quickly the Brickyard 400 lost fans. And there are three key reasons for it:

The tire fiasco in 2008 The track is just built for BORING stock car racing The economy No matter what you think the number one reason is, you have to agree that the attendance has to get a boost. If it doesn’t, then there might be questions…

Indy Pro-AM provides excellent offseason competition and conditioning for all kinds of talent

High school, college and NBA players have a outstanding league in Indianapolis to stay in shape and improve their skills. The Indy Pro-AM takes place Tuesday and Thursday from June 28 to August 4, 2011 at the IUPUI gymnasium.

Who doesn’t want to watch basketball in June?

Carlos Knox, who I’ve gotten to know well over the last four years, started the Pro-AM a couple …

Trail Blazers make first step in retaining Greg Oden with qualifying offer

Greg Oden will continue to make big money in the NBA despite not playing a minute last season. The Portland Trail Blazers extended a qualifying offer to Oden Wednesday. The offer is one year offer, worth $8.8 million.

The 7-foot center becomes a restricted free agent, meaning the Trail Blazers can match any offer made by another team. Ultimately it provides Portland with the chance …

NBA Draft is next step in recovery for the Pacers – what route will they go?

Tonight, the Indiana Pacers will make another significant addition to the team, one that can make an immediate impact on the team.

President Larry Bird said earlier in the week, that no player was untouchable and they are always looking to make deals. The Pacers currently have the most money available to spend, around roughly $32 million. But don’t expect the team to use it …

A day out of my summer, for the kids

There’s no feeling like giving back. Every year, I help with the Horizon’s Classic golf outing, benefiting intercity children.

I am proud to be part of the behind-the-scenes group that helps put on the event. There is so much that makes the outing special but what stands out are the people involved.

Helping out those less fortunate is very rewarding because it is our goal …

Indiana-Kentucky All-Star series desperate for interest and support for what once was a must-see event

Another year of the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star series is about to come to a close tonight when the teams face off in Indianapolis.

Last night at Bellarmine University (just over 2,000 on hand), Kentucky girls won 64 to 57 and the Indiana boys just edged Kentucky 105-103 in a thrilling finish.

This battle has always been one of my favorite events in the Indiana—maybe because it …