Long Shot
Milan could be any small Indiana town—except, of course, for its high-school basketball team, which won the state title almost 60 years ago. Now, a few locals are trying to adapt that history into a basketball museum and a bid at reviving their town. But could Milan’s legacy actually be what keeps it from moving forward?
Troubled Waters
Q: How dirty is White River, really? Is it “don’t get any in your mouth” dirty or “don’t stick your hand in it without getting a tetanus shot” dirty? Jeremiah P., Brownsburg
Tony Stewart Is Wheeling and Dealing
He passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. in merchandise sales—a remarkable feat considering Earnhardt’s legacy and loyal spectators.
When We Build It, Will They Come?
The Indianapolis Colts, a winning team on the field, would not be financially viable in the modern NFL if they had to spend another two decades in the Hoosier Dome.
Ewww, That Smell
Reports on the stink emanating from the players of hockey from the team Indianapolis Ice as of January 2003. Reason for Indianapolis Ice to leave the International Hockey League; Money earned by players of the Central Hockey League during a five-month season; Various facilities provided by the team to its players; Cause of the stink; Various odor-fighting agents used by hockey players.
Tony Dungy: Can This Nice Guy Finish First?
Winning—and Dungy's famous defense strategy for winning—is what people ask about all the time. Ultimately, Indianapolis’s new football figure’s present notoriety comes back to race.
That’s A Mora
With 119 NFL victories, Jim Mora ranks 20th among all-time coaches, but he's the only one with zero playoff victories. So, is his glass of Gatorade half full or half empty?
Viewpoint: Peyton Manning
There are modest solutions being posited: Grant Hill, with his self-reflexive, "Image is Nothing," advertising campaign and Tiger Woods' Golf 101 spots. Are players today role models if they comment on the marketing spin while they are in the process of spinning?