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Boom, Baby: Bobby 'Slick' Leonard's New Book

While a clunky read at times, Leonard’s biography serves as a good introduction to the history of Indiana basketball.

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Tweets of the Week: Nov. 16-24

Pop star Pink stormed Indy with her gravity-defying live act, and NFL observers sent up the Colts’ inept effort today on the heels of their NBC sitcom repeat appearance.

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Colts' Intriguing Week Has Laughs, Divorce, and a List

Colts fans won’t have to go through the emotionally stunting experience of having to spend weekdays with Meg Irsay and weekends and holidays with Jim. (Even so, we bet holidays with Jim are never dull.)

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Damage Control: Purdue Researchers Tackle Football Head Injuries

Two researchers found that even small hits might cause permanent brain damage—and they’re pioneering new technology to protect the next generation.

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Missed Goals: Indiana Soccer Teams That Folded

Indiana Blast (1997–2004): They had the best record in the D3 Pro League in 1998, and Jamar Beasley, once of the MLS Chicago Fire, played in 21 games in 2003. But a revolving door of head coaches hampered the Indy club’s success.

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Indiana Fever Team Joins Obama at White House

As he often does during times of non-crisis, President Obama cracked some jokes while honoring the Hoosier favorites.

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How It Works: Scouting the NFL Combine

Less than 3 percent of all Division I football players are invited to the NFL’s annual scouting camp, hosted in Indy since 1987.

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'Slick' Leonard: Yet Another Reason to Love the Pacers

Editor’s Note, Feb. 15, 2013: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will announce the finalists for its Class of 2013 inductees today, and Pacers broadcaster Bobby “Slick” Leonard is one of the contenders. The following originally appeared among IM’s “23 Reasons to Love the Pacers—Again!” in the November 2012 print edition.

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The Promise Of Andrew Luck

Are you prepared for the most dramatic transition in Colts history? Andrew Luck is.

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Herb Simon on the Pacers' Future: 'We Have a Succession Plan'

EVAN WEST: Why did you and brother Mel decide to purchase the club?

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Luck vs. Peyton

Striking similarities and stark differences between these two Indianapolis Colts QBs.

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There & Back: Cincinnati's Pro Tennis Tournament

Cincy’s venerable, 113-year-old event arrives annually as a cut-rate version of the U.S. Open.

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On the Verge: Serving Notice

“I was lucky with my parents,” Austin says. “They were always willing to drive me somewhere at 5 a.m.” Now it’s time for Austin to drive herself the rest of the way, and see how far she can go.

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What I Know: Al Michaels

Al Michaels has called the NFL’s biggest games since 1986, making him one of sport’s icons. He even played himself in Jerry Maguire.

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Tony Stewart Is Wheeling and Dealing

He passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. in merchandise sales—a remarkable feat considering Earnhardt’s legacy and loyal spectators.

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