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Paul George named to All-NBA third team

Amanda Maynard — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:56 GMT

Pacers forward Paul George has been named to the All-NBA third team. He’s the only Pacers player to get the honor.

Pacers fall to Heat in overtime 103-102

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:54:53 GMT

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.

Businesses thrilled with Pacers wins

John LaBerge — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:11 GMT

Downtown Indianapolis businesses are seeing a boost in sales as a result of the Pacers doing well in the playoffs.

Castroneves picks up tab at gas station

David Barras — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:18:54 GMT

Splash and dash took on a new meaning Wednesday. A well known Indy 500 driver surprised motorists at a west side gas station for two hours and picked up the tab.

Fever hopes for 2nd overall win

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:00 GMT

Tamika Catchings grew accustomed to hearing the annual question.

Drivers meet with media at IMS

Amanda Maynard — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:30 GMT

Over at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the drivers met with the media for media day. Everyone was very eager to finally get back in their cars tomorrow for Carb Day.

Diabetes doesn't slow down driver

Anthony Calhoun — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:12 GMT

IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball is living out his dream, racing in the Indy 500 on Sunday. But in order to see that dream become reality, he is overcoming a major obstacle — his diabetes.

Going under the hood with Jamie Little

Lauren Lowrey — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:38 GMT

ESPN pit reporter Jamie Little has written the new book "Essential Car Care for Women," the ultimate handbook to everything a woman should know about owning and maintaining a vehicle.

Pacers need to bring the heat at Miami

Chris Widlic — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:42:20 GMT

The Pacers know they'll have to bring the heat if they want to compete with the defending NBA champs in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Irsay to match Okla. relief donations

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:31 GMT

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he will match all donations made to the Red Cross through the Colts up to $25,000.

Fastest Rookie Luncheon Honors Munoz

Amanda Maynard — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:35:39 GMT

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been quiet for the early part of this week; the track has been closed to teams Monday and Tuesday.

Athlete of the Week: Andrew Ulmer

Amanda Maynard — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:36 GMT

Brownsburg runner Andrew Ulmer is a rising star not only on the track, but in the classroom and community; and he says running helps him do it all.

Pacers back in conference finals

Amanda Maynard — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:30 GMT

The Pacers were on their way to Miami Tuesday afternoon, gearing up for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Heat, upstart Pacers ready to go

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:58:02 GMT

Dwyane Wade's rookie season ended with a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The next year, the Miami Heat were headed to the Eastern Conference finals and certain that an NBA championship was in their sights.

Ind. to bid for 2018 Super Bowl

Jim Shella — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:49 GMT

The National Football League awarded the 2016 Super Bowl to San Francisco Tuesday and also awarded the 2017 Super Bowl to Houston. The stage is now set for an Indianapolis bid for the big game in 2018.

Ind.-native to sing anthem at Indy 500

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:26:37 GMT

A Christian singer from Indiana will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at this year’s Indianapolis 500, and it won’t be her first time.

Allmendinger takes life 1 day at a time

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:25:34 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger's parents attended their first Indianapolis 500 in 1979, when they camped in a grassy lot and watched Rick Mears win his first 500.

West misses practice, expects to play

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:23:28 GMT

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

Vogel dismisses war of words

Amanda Maynard — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:42:50 GMT

The war of words between Pacers head coach Frank Vogel and Heat star LeBron James seems to be more a game of telephone.

IU makes late addition to roster

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:10 GMT

The Indiana Hoosiers have made a big roster addition, getting 320-pound lineman Nate Hoff.

Big sports weekend means more security

Adrienne Broaddus — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:10 GMT

With the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and the Indianapolis 500 happening on the same day in Indianapolis, local law enforcement are planning on a busy day.

Video: Conor Daly's 500 ride

Philip Nardiello — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:35:48 GMT

So what's the real story behind Noblesville's Conor Daly landing a Indy 500 ride with AJ Foyt? IndyCar driver GrahamRahal and Conor's father WISH-TV Racing Analyst DerekDaly told it all Sunday night on Sportslocker.

Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car grid

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:09:18 GMT

Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.

Front row gathers for official photo

Amanda Maynard — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:18:39 GMT

Sunday morning, the front row headed out on the track for tradition's sake.

Sunday: Bump Day at IMS

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:13 GMT

Sunday is Old National Armed Forces Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Pacers beat Knicks in game six 106-99

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:32:00 GMT

Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.

Indy Motor Speedway looks to the future

Walter Allen — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:04 GMT

Expecting assistance from the state, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is looking to the future to make sure it remains the greatest spectacle in racing.

Hill cleared to play in game six

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:42:03 GMT

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

70 years later, Purdue player debuts

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:14:28 GMT

It was a debut for a former Purdue baseball player more than 70 years in the making Friday.

Ed Carpenter takes 2013 pole position

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:25:29 GMT

Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.