IUPUI basketball coach Ron Hunter made national news last year when he coached a game in his bare feet to draw attention to the number of people around the world who can't afford such a basic necessity as shoes. The result was the donation to h

12/14/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Evansville A.D.

Dec 14th, 2008 6m 33s

University of Evansville Athletic Director John Stanley is bringing North Carolina basketball to Evansville. The three-game commitment kicks off next week at Chapel Hill, but the Tar Heels will come to Evansville in 2010.

11/30/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Melanie Roberts, Director of the Fitness Center and Educational Serv

Nov 30th, 2008 7m 32s

A local sports and fitness institution is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. That institution would be the well-known National Institute for Fitness and Sport, otherwise known by the acronym of NIFS. Bill Benner has more in this week

11/09/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Monon Bell Game

Nov 9th, 2008 6m 22s

Known as of the greatest rivalries in college football, the history of the Monon Bell Game between Wabash and DePauw is now available on video in limited release. DePauw graduate and former Indy TV newsman Ken Owen is executive director of medi

10/19/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Indiana Pacers New GM

Oct 20th, 2008 5m 20s

The Indiana Pacers begin their NBA season in less than two weeks not only with a number of new players on the roster, but a new general manager as well. David Morway talks about his duties as the team prepares for its season opener October 29

10/12/08 Inside INdiana Sports: 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee

Oct 12th, 2008 5m 3s

After being awarded the 2012 Super Bowl in May, the Indianapolis host committee now has its first employee, Indiana Sports Corporation Sr VP Allison Melangton. She has been a major player behind-the-scenes in numerous sporting events that have

10/05/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Indianapolis Rowing Center at Eagle Creek

Oct 5th, 2008 5m 22s

Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Rowing Center named Bernadette Teeley as its new executive director, and now she and her staff are preparing for the club's signature fall event. Bill Benner has more in this week's Inside Indiana Sports. L

09/28/08 Inside INdiana Sports: NCAA's New Pilot Program

Sep 28th, 2008 6m 38s

This week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association designated Indianapolis as one of six cities to be part of its Championship City Pilot Program. Through the program, the cities will work more closely with NCAA administrators to provide a

09/21/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Dan Dakich, Former IU Men's Basketball Coach

Sep 21st, 2008 5m 34s

One of the best-known names in Indiana basketball is taking his talents to the airwaves. Just a few months after stepping into the breech as the interim men's basketball coach at Indiana University, former Hoosiers star Dan Dakich has been nam

09/14/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Circle City Classic

Sep 14th, 2008 5m 34s

Preparations are underway for one of Indianapolis's fall sports staples. In 1984, the Circle City Classic was one of the first events to take place in the Hoosier Dome. Twenty-four years later, it's one of the first to take place in the new Lu

09/07/08 Inside INdiana Sports: The Indianapolis Sports Community

Sep 7th, 2008 4m 19s

Our Inside INdiana Sports reporter Bill Benner provides perspective on what the new Lucas Oil Stadium means to the city and its sports community.

08/31/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Indiana Motorsports Association

Aug 31st, 2008 6m 43s

With the MAC Tools NHRA Nationals at OReilly Raceway Park (ORP) and another big economic development announcement, Central Indiana continues to score big in motorsports. More than 100,000 fans are expected again this year for this weekends Nat

08/24/08 High School Football and the Gridiron Digest

Aug 24th, 2008 6m 35s

The increasing popularity of Indiana high school football is partly measured by a website devoted solely to the sport. Since Indiana Gridiron Digest began several years ago, it has become the state's authoritative forum on Hoosier high school

08/10/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Golden Age Games

Aug 10th, 2008 6m 14s

In less than two weeks, a national, multi-sport event will come to Indianapolis. The 22nd annual National Veterans Golden Age Games, sponsored by the VA wil feature more than 600 veterans 55 and older, many with physical disabilities as a resu

08/03/08 Inside INdiana Sports: ISU Motorsports Team

Aug 3rd, 2008 5m 34s

Two years ago, Indiana State University instituted a motorsports studies program. Now students are taking what they have learned and putting it into practice. They've actually started their own racing team. ISU Professor Randell Peters, ISU Stu

07/27/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Basketball Officials Reunion

Jul 27th, 2008 5m 34s

Long time basketball official Jimmy Dimitroff is organizing an officials reunion at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in August. Learn more at http://www.hoopshall.com/index1.htm Visit Bill's blog at http://indyinsights.typepad.com/

07/20/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Indiana Pacers' New Players

Jul 20th, 2008 6m 51s

The Indiana Pacers announced the acquisition of four new players on Wednesday, T.J. Ford, Jarrett Jack, Maceo Baston, and Josh McRoberts. Bill Benner caught up with Larry Bird at the news conference. Learn more about the team at http://www.nba

07/13/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Indianapolis Tennis Championships

Jul 13th, 2008 5m 20s

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships will be played this week at the Indianapolis Tennis Center. With Lilly as a presenting sponsor, the event is not only about great tennis, but good health. Bill Benner talks with Tournament Director Kevin M

07/06/08 Inside INdiana Sports: Brickyard Crossing

Jul 6th, 2008 5m 20s

Sam Foley, director of golf at Brickyard Crossing and Roland Dorson, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce talk about the upcoming "Business at the Brickyard: Maximizing Golf as a Business Tool" event on July 23. Learn more in our newsroom at http

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