Phil Nardiello - Senior Sports Producer

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  • Motorcycle racing returning to IMS

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Motorcycle racing will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the MotoAmerica Series next year. Motorcycles last competed at IMS in 2015 when the MotoGP World Championship completed an eight-year run at the Speedway. “The very first motor race at IMS was a motorcycle event in 1909 and we’re proud to welcome the return of two-wheeled racing at the speedway with MotoAmerica in 2020,” said track president Doug Boles.  “This will be a great weekend of racing […]

  • IndyCar releases 2020 schedule

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The IndyCar Series released the schedule for the 2020 season on Sunday afternoon before the Grand Prix of Portland. There’s only one major change with Richmond Raceway replacing Pocono Raceway on the schedule.  It’s the first time the IndyCars will race at the three-quarter mile oval since 2009 when Scott Dixon won.  The event will be held on Saturday, June 27 under the lights. “We are pleased to return to the Mid-Atlantic region, one we know to […]

  • Pacers 2019-20 schedule released

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NBA released the complete 2019-20 season schedule Monday. The Pacers will open the new season Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against Detroit. They’ll play their first road game three days later on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Cleveland. Highlights of their home slate include visits from Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, Dec. 9, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Dec, 17, defending Western Conference champion Golden State on […]

  • Colts drop preseason opener to Bills 24-16

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – The Indianapolis Colts’ second half rally fell short Thursday as they dropped their preseason opener to the Buffalo Bills, 24-16. Chad Kelly led the Colts on three second half scoring drives. The fourth-string quarterback, returning to his hometown where his uncle Jim starred, ran 33-yards for the team’s only touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Colts’ offense struggled in the first half, gaining only 85 yards on six first downs. Phillip Walker threw an interception right […]

  • Pagenaud’s face unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy in Paris

    PARIS — The latest face added to the famed Borg-Warner was unveiled overseas for the first time in its 83-year history. 2019 Indianapolis 500 champion Simon Pagenaud’s image debuted on the sterling silver cup in his native France. “For a race driver, having your likeness live on forever is like a writer when they publish a book,” Pagenaud said. “It’s going to stay. That is why this race is so important. Your image, the way you looked when you won, […]

  • Rossi re-signs with Andretti Autosport

    LEXINGTON, Ohio – 2016 Indianapolis 500 champion Alexander Rossi has agreed to a new multi-year contract to stay with Andretti Autosport. “It feels good to continue with Andretti Autosport,” Rossi said in a team news release.  “Over the past four years, we’ve built a very strong team with great chemistry and I believe that we have the tools necessary to win races and championships.  I’m looking forward to not just calling this my team, but my home in the IndyCar […]

  • Fans gain more access at Colts Camp for 2019

    WESTFIELD, Ind. — As Colts Camp kicks off at Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, fans have several opportunities to connect with the team on and off the field. Here is what you should know before entering the 400-acre campus: Parking Fans are to park in Lot C, which is located on 191st Street. Parking is $5 each day. Tickets  Unlike previous years, only electronic tickets are accepted at the gate. Rachel Henton, the events coordinator at Grand Park, says […]

  • Dupree, Wheeler ready for WNBA All-Star Game

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Fever will send two players to the WNBA All-Star game next week. Candice Dupree, a seven-time WNBA All-Star and Erica Wheeler, a first-time All-Star will represent Indiana at the game July 27 in Las Vegas. Before the pair travels west, the players bowled with fans at the Fever Bowling Tournament at Pinheads in Fishers.  The annual charity event benefits the Fever Cares Fund of the Pacers Foundation. Dupree says she appreciates this time away from […]

  • Fever’s Dupree and Wheeler earn All-Star berths

    INDIANAPOLIS,  Ind. – Fever forward Candice Dupree and guard Erica Wheeler have been picked as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game by the league’s coaches. This year is Dupree’s seventh All-Star selection and second trip in three seasons in Indiana.  She’s second on the team in scoring with 11.7 points per game and second in rebounding with 5.8 RPG.  Dupree is the sixth-leading scorer in WNBA history and eighth on the all-time rebounds list. “I’ve tried to be pretty consistent,” […]

  • Tebow in town to take on Indians

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Tim Tebow and Syracuse visit Indianapolis this week to take on the Indians at Victory Field.  The Mets won the first game of a four-game set 20-1 Monday night. Tebow, a former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, is an outfielder for the Syracuse.  He last played in the NFL for the New York Jets in 2012.  Four years later, he signed a minor league contract as a free agent.  He’s competed on the diamond each year […]

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