Giving you a few pieces of my mind about local sports scene Nov 5, 2008
Still getting over the brawl at the Palace and other outbreaks of bad behavior, the Pacers have a whole new roster and they are begging fans to come back to spectacular Conseco Fieldhouse. Longtime owner Herb Simon addressed the fans before the season opener Saturday night, and I thought he was going to offer limo rides to any fans who promised to return. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Marty BurnsNBA POWER RANKINGS Nov 4, 2008
The fourth-year forward lost two teeth diving to the floor for a loose ball Saturday night, but stuck around to finish with 20 points and lead his Pacers (minus Mike Dunleavy, out with a sore right knee) to a 95-79 thumping of the Celtics before a sellout crowd at Conseco Fieldhouse. 18. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Pacers thumbnails Nov 1, 2008
at Conseco Fieldhouse, IndianapolisWhen, where: Tonight, 7. TV, radio: CSN, WEEI (850). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Indiana picks Indianapolis lawyer Glass as new AD Oct 30, 2008
From 2000 to 2007 he was president of the Capital Improvement Board, which owns and operates Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and he helped negotiate long-term deals to keep the Colts and the NCAA's Final Four in Indy. Former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, who attended the news conference and credited Glass with creating the formula that persuaded NFL owners to give Indianapolis the 2012 Super Bowl, believes Glass' personality and judgment will mitigate any perceived... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Indiana hires attorney as new athletic director Oct 29, 2008
From 2000 to 2007 he was president of the Capital Improvement Board, which owns and operates Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Former Mayor Bart Peterson, who attended the news conference, credited Glass with creating the formula that persuaded NFL owners to give Indianapolis the 2012 Super Bowl. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Glass expected to be named new AD Oct 28, 2008
From 2000-2007 he served as President of the Marion County Capital Improvement Board of Managers which, among other things, owns and is responsible for the operation of the Indiana Convention Center, RCA Dome, Conseco Fieldhouse and Victory Field. Played a big role in the raising of capital and other efforts to build Lucas Oil Stadium. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Young Blazers make way for mania Oct 28, 2008
The Trail Blazers had long been institutionally arrogant, demanding meetings to complain about the smallest, or wholly imagined, slights like claiming that a story in The Oregonian about Indianapolis Conseco Fieldhouse slighted the Rose Garden. Now the relationship became so contentious, The Oregonian hired an outside ombudsman to write about it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reports: Indy lawyer to be Indiana's next AD Oct 28, 2008
From 2000 to 2007 he was president of the Marion County Capital Improvement Board, which owns and operates Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse. Current athletic director Rick Greenspan announced his resignation in June amid allegations the athletic department failed to properly monitor the men's basketball program. (Northwest Indiana Times)
ON THE MONEY Oct 27, 2008
Last season, the Pacers finished last in the 30-team league with a 12,221 per game average at Conseco Fieldhouse. Even the NBA is experiencing hardships. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Marty BurnsINSIDE THE NBA Oct 18, 2008
The Pacers drew an average of 12,222 last season to Conseco Fieldhouse, last in the NBA and lowest in the league since the 2002-03 Cavaliers. It will be interesting to see how many of those basketball-loving fans in Hoosier country come back to the team this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Carlisle beats Pacers, impressed by former team Oct 16, 2008
"I think we're bonding pretty good.''This was the Pacers' third home game, but first at Conseco Fieldhouse. They had played at the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind."It was good for us to finally get a win in front of our fans,'' Rush said ... "I'm just trying to play ball and be a professional,'' Williams said. ... Pacers F Austin Croshere received a big ovation from the Conseco Fieldhouse crowd when he entered in the second quarter.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Carlisle set for Indiana return as Mavericks coach Oct 15, 2008
He has no hard feelings about his time with the Pacers and is excited about visiting Conseco Fieldhouse. "I'm looking forward to it,'' a rejuvenated Carlisle told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "It's been a while since I've been in the building for a game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
AEG partners with FedExForum Oct 11, 2008
the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Target Center in Minneapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Bob Newman, chief operating officer of AEG Facilities, says the relationship will provide FedExForum with a plethora of resources and assets that will allow the arena to establish a prominent position. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Irish Rock Band 'The Answer' to Open for AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour - Itinerary Kicks Off October 28 Oct 10, 2008
Dec. 10: Phoenix, AZ (Wachovia Arena) (US Airways Center) Oct. 30: Chicago Dec. 12: San Antonio, TX (Allstate Arena) (AT&T Center) Nov 1: Chicago Dec. 14: Houston, TX (Allstate Arena) (Toyota Center) Nov. 3: Indianapolis Dec. 16: Atlanta, GA (Conseco Fieldhouse) (Philips Arena) Nov. 5: Auburn Hills, Mich. Dec. 18: Charlotte, N.C. (Palace of Auburn Hills) (Time Warner Arena) Nov. 9: Boston Dec. 21: Tampa, FL (TD Banknorth Garden) (St. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Oct 8, 2008
Among them: an 11-for-8 mini season-ticket package (11 games for the price of eight, including the home opener against NBA defending champion Boston); reduced rates for military personnel and, on certain dates, college students; and $2 rooftop parking near Conseco Fieldhouse. The New Jersey Nets are selling 1,300 tickets for a package price of $440 -- $10 per game -- and not charging customers' credit cards until January. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Men's Basketball to play Saint Mary's in John R. Wooden Tradition game in Indianapolis Sep 20, 2008
Teams will square off at Conseco Fieldhouse on Dec. 20 ... at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 20 ... Tickets are available at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (317) 239-5151 or online atConsecoFieldhouse. (Siusalukis.com)
GAME REPORT: Shock 81, Fever 72 Sep 20, 2008
Conseco Fieldhouse Attendance: 7,613 (18,345). Time: 1:55. (USA Today -- Sports)
Purdue to face Davidson in Wooden Tradition Sep 20, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Pairings have been set for the annual Wooden Tradition at Conseco Fieldhouse in December, including Purdue against Davidson and the nation's top returning scorer, Stephen Curry. Curry averaged 25. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
College notes: Tribe trips Wolfpack in soccer Sep 20, 2008
Southern Illinois will play Saint Mary's of California in the second matchup of the Dec. 20 doubleheader at Conseco Fieldhouse. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Field, pairings settled for Wooden Tradition Sep 20, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS Purdue will play Davidson in the annual Wooden Tradition at Conseco Fieldhouse in December. Davidson is led by the nation s top returning scorer, Stephen Curry. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Northwestern Announces 2008-09 Schedule Sep 16, 2008
The 2009 Big Ten Tournament will take place March 5 through 8 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. A complete schedule can be accessed by clicking on the link above. (Nusports.com)
AC/DC to return to road for first time since 01 Sep 12, 2008
November 3: Indianapolis (Conseco Fieldhouse). November 5: Auburn Hills, Mich. (MSNBC -- Music)
AC/DC to play Phoenix Sep 12, 2008
(Wachovia Arena) Oct. 30: Chicago (Allstate Arena) Nov. 3: Indianapolis (Conseco Fieldhouse) Nov. 5: Auburn Hills, Mich. (Palace of Auburn Hills) Nov. 7: Toronto (Rogers Centre) Nov. 9: Boston (TD Banknorth Garden) Nov. 12-13: New York (Madison Square Garden) Nov. 15: Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center) Nov. 17: Philadelphia (Wachovia Center) Nov. 19: East Rutherford, N.J. (IZOD Center) Nov. 21: Columbus, Ohio (Schottenstein Center) Nov. 23: Minneapolis (Xcel Energy Center) Nov. 25: Denver (Pepsi... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Illinois Women's Basketball Schedule Announced Sep 5, 2008
The 2009 Big Ten Tournament will be held March 5-8 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Last season, the Illini nearly took the Big Ten Tournament Title and an automatic NCAA Tournament berth with a thrilling run to the title game as the No. 9 seed. (Fightingillini.com)
Big Ten will get an early start on conference play Sep 5, 2008
The Big Ten Tournament is March 12-15 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Illinois season ticket renewals have been mailed and sent via e-mail. (Pekin Times, IL)
Hawkeyes, Big 10 announce men’s basketball schedule Sep 5, 2008
The Big Ten Conference Tournament (March 12-15) will take place at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the second straight year, with tournament games airing on the Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and CBS.. To see the entire schedule go to www. (Charles City Press, IO)
Gophers Announce Mens Basketball Schedule Sep 4, 2008
The conference season concludes with the 12th annual Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament, which is scheduled to take place Thursday through Sunday, March 12-15, at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The Big Ten Network will carry Thursdays opening game, one of three tournament contests appearing on the network along with a pair of Friday night quarterfinal matchups featuring the openers for the second and third seeds. (GoldenSports.net)
Slafter chosen for National FFA Chorus Aug 30, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS- When the lights are dimmed and hush descends upon an audience of more than 54,000 at the nation s largest annual student convention this Oct. 22 through October 25, 2008, in Conseco Fieldhouse, Justin Slafter will share the spotlight in a musical performance that will inspire the crowd and provide memories to last a lifetime. Justin of the Conestoga FFA Chapter has been selected to sing tenor in the National FFA Chorus. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
AVP Announces Return of Indoor Beach Volleyball Winter Tour Aug 29, 2008
AVP HOT WINTER NIGHTS 2009 SCHEDULE * Jan. 15 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center Jan. 16 - Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center Jan. 17 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena Jan. 22 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena Jan. 23 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center Jan. 24 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse Jan. 29 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center Jan. 30 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Jan. 31 - Cedar Falls, IA - McLeod Center Feb. 5 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena Feb. 6 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2008-2009 Men's Hoops Schedule Released Aug 27, 2008
The Seminoles will play host to Duke (Jan. 10), North Carolina (Jan. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida State to Play 16 Home Games Aug 27, 2008
"Our schedule has a great mix of teams from every region of the country that all play different styles of basketball. When we assembled our schedule we looked at playing teams from around the country that would challenge us to play well as a team and at the same time adjust to the many different things teams are doing around college basketball. We are going to challenge our young players early as we play five games in the first nine days of the season. More than anything, the teams we will play... (Seminoles.com)
Arena feels sting of slow bookings Aug 13, 2008
The bookings here are comparable with another AEG-booked building, Indiana s Conseco Fieldhouse. That NBA venue has two shows scheduled thus far for fall, with Celine Dion the lone big-name act. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Signing of 3 rookies puts 16 K's under contract Aug 7, 2008
The Indiana Pacers will open the season at Central Division rival Detroit on Oct. 29 and play the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in their home opener at Conseco Fieldhouse three nights later. The NBA announced the 2008-09 schedule on Wednesday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WNBA's Liberty, Fever ready to tip off outdoors Jul 19, 2008
Indiana, which played at home against Seattle on Friday night, practiced outdoors on July 10, taking their court into the parking lot of Conseco Fieldhouse, their home arena. Im excited about it, Fever star Tamika Catchings said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Storm Edge Fever Jul 19, 2008
(Sports Network) - Sheryl Swoopes scored a game-high 15 points and Camille Little chipped in 13, as the Seattle Storm bested the Indiana Fever, 65-59, at Conseco Fieldhouse. Sue Bird tallied 11 points for the Storm, who have rattled off seven consecutive victories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dream On; Atlanta Cools Fever Jul 17, 2008
(Sports Network) - Iziane Castro Marques scored a game-high 24 points on 10-of-20 shooting and the Atlanta Dream won their third game of the season, 81-77, over the Indiana Fever at Conseco Fieldhouse. Betty Lennox added 16 points, going 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, including a three with 37 seconds remaining that put the Dream up for good. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Luke WinnINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Jul 17, 2008
When the Milwaukee Bucks play their first road game at Conseco Fieldhouse, assistant coach Kelvin Sampson will get heckled. 23. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Douglas Leads Fever Past Sky Jul 13, 2008
(Sports Network) - Katie Douglas scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Indiana Fever over the Chicago Sky, 66-57, at Conseco Fieldhouse. Tan White added 10 points for the Fever, who never trailed by more than three the entire game. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sutton-Brown, Fever prove too hot for Sun Jul 6, 2008
Tully Bevilaqua had 17 points as the Fever won their second straight game over the Sun this season and ended the visitors' five-game win streak at Conseco Fieldhouse. Asjha Jones scored 20 points, and Lindsay Whalen and Tamika Whitmore each had 15 points for the Sun. (Boston Globe)
Fever Overwhelm Sun Jul 6, 2008
Tully Bevilaqua added 17 points and Ebony Hoffman chipped in with 11 for the Fever, who snapped Connecticut's five-game win streak at Conseco Fieldhouse. Asjha Jones led all scorers with 20 points, while Lindsay Whalen and Tamika Whitmore added 18 and 15 points, respectively, for the Sun, who have dropped two of three. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sun fall against Fever Jul 6, 2008
Tully Bevilaqua had 17 points as Indiana won its second straight game over the Sun this season and ended the visitors five-game win streak at Conseco Fieldhouse. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Monarchs can't shake Fever as Hoffman stars Jun 25, 2008
Ticha Penicheiro had 15 points and Kara Lawson chipped in 12 for Sacramento (6-7), which lost its sixth consecutive game at Conseco Fieldhouse. "This was a shame," said Monarchs coach Jenny Boucek. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Douglas Leads Hot-shooting Fever Over Liberty Jun 19, 2008
(Sports Network) - Katie Douglas notched 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Indiana Fever drained nine three-pointers en route to an 83-69 triumph over the New York Liberty at Conseco Fieldhouse. Tan White and Tamika Catchings scored 11 points apiece for the Fever, who have won two of their last three. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Turner competes for the junior all stars Jun 12, 2008
The Indiana All-Stars will face the Kentucky All-Stars on Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. They will then travel to Louisville on Sunday afternoon. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Illini AD faces tough call on latest construction plan Jun 10, 2008
He will lead a group that also visits new buildings, including Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State. Before Guenther arrived, the Illini s construction projects lagged behind the bulk of the Big Ten. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Women's nonconference schedule released Jun 10, 2008
The Big Ten Tournament will be played in Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the eighth consecutive year and will be held in early March. Season ticket information will be available once the entire schedule is set. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
COLLEGE VS. PROS: Who likely will stay, who is NBA-bound Jun 6, 2008
The deadline for agent-less underclassmen to pull out of the NBA draft looms on June 16, and until then the state of college basketball in 2008-09 is TBD. Stepping out of of an Indiana Pacers audition at Conseco Fieldhouse on Wednesday was Tywon Lawson, the point guard for the would-be No. 1 team in every preseason poll, North Carolina -- emphasis on the would-be, because that ranking is contingent on Lawson returning for his junior season. Following Lawson on the Pacers' workout schedule today... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bird does his duty with vivid details Jun 4, 2008
"I'm going to try and do all this (media) stuff in one day," Bird said Tuesday in his office at Conseco Fieldhouse. "For Boston, you've got three guys (Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce) who are in the Finals for the first time; they don't want to hear about Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. "I'll do the (NBA) a favor and do my one day (of media), but I'm going to stay out of it and let them have their day. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sneak peek at the lottery picks May 24, 2008
And he'll be an instant fan favorite in Conseco Fieldhouse with his throwback game and Hoosier-like passion. SACRAMENTO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Three Irish Alums On 2008 WNBA Opening Day Rosters May 18, 2008
Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever, who play at Indianapolis' Conseco Fieldhouse, will entertain San Antonio on June 15 (6 p.m. ET), New York twice (June 18 at 7 p.m. ET; Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. ET), and Sacramento on June 24 (7 p.m. ET). Notre Dame women's basketball alums also will make nine national television appearances during the 2008 WNBA season, according to the broadcast schedule released by the league. (Und.com)
2 former Boilermakers waived by Fever May 8, 2008
The regular season opener is May 17 at Conseco Fieldhouse against the Washington Mystics. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Northwest Indiana Times)
Danny Federici dies at 58 Apr 18, 2008
For his final performance, Federici made a surprise appearance with Springsteen on March 20 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis during the shows encore. Springsteen has postponed his two upcoming shows, Friday in Fort Lauderdale and Saturday in Orlando. (Variety)
LaCroix set to speak at Western Apr 18, 2008
His main responsibilities included overseeing the corporate sales efforts for the National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers, the WNBA's Indiana Fever and other sports and entertainment events held at Conseco Fieldhouse, for which he negotiated the naming rights deal. During LaCroix's tenure with Pacers Sports and Entertainment, which began in 1991 as a sales representative, the organization saw dramatic increases in sponsorship, ticket sales and other major corporate partnerships. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Pacers co-owner replaces Walsh as team's CEO Apr 17, 2008
Walsh had been both CEO and president of the Simon-owned company that runs the Pacers, the WNBA's Indiana Fever and Conseco Fieldhouse. Simon said the new president would be Jim Morris, a former president of the Lilly Endowment who has been an executive with the Pacers for the past year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Ex-Pacers CEO Walsh returning as NY president Apr 16, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than a month after Donnie Walsh announced he would step down as CEO of the , he'll return to Conseco Fieldhouse as president of the. Walsh's past and present, Indiana and New York, meet Wednesday in the season finale for both teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Neil Diamond Live Concert Tour of a Lifetime Apr 16, 2008
Legendary Singer To Launch 37-City North American Tour Starting July 19th in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tour Coincides with the May 6th Release of Highly-Anticipated New Album HOME BEFORE DARK. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pacers humble Hawks Apr 9, 2008
The Hawks couldn't even keep up with the Pacers on Tuesday night at Conseco Fieldhouse, trailing by as many 29 points, and eventually getting blown out in a deflating 112-98 loss with huge postseason implications. Not only do the Hawks, Pacers and New Jersey Nets continue their battle for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot into this weekend, they could very well take this thing into the final night of the season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hawks look lost on defense Apr 9, 2008
How else to explain the 67 points they surrendered to Indiana by halftime Tuesday night at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Pacers shot a blistering 60. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Atlanta seeks to ruin Pacers' playoff hopes Apr 8, 2008
The Hawks showed up at Conseco Fieldhouse feeling good about their season. They'd won five of their past seven games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stephane Lasme Earns Second Call-Up To Miami Heat Apr 1, 2008
Wearing no. 45, Lasme will join the Heat tonight in Indiana to take on the Pacers in the Conseco Fieldhouse. Lasme's first call-up came on March 21 of this season. (Umassathletics.com)
Nets fall; lose ground to Hawks Mar 29, 2008
The Pacers weren't exactly great, but they had three strong stands when they needed them, and the Nets dropped a crucial 123-115 decision at Conseco Fieldhouse. The defeat put the Nets (31-42) a game and a half behind the eighth-place Hawks (32-40), who defeated Chicago last night. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Bittersweet for Winchester after another runner-up finish Mar 28, 2008
The final score saw Fort Wayne Bishop Luers defeating Winchester 69-67 to claim the 2008 IHSAA Class 2A boys' basketball state championship Saturday afternoon at Conseco Fieldhouse. It was the first boys' basketball state championship for Luers, and it was the third time Winchester would have the bittersweet taste of being the runner-up. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Opinion: Patience will be needed virtue if N.Y. gets Walsh Mar 26, 2008
and theyve got to play together three years, thats seven years, Walsh said Monday at Conseco Fieldhouse. I thought, Im not going to make it here. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hornets win first game of trip Mar 26, 2008
West scored a game-high 35 points and point guard Chris Paul had 31, carrying the Hornets past the Indiana Pacers 114-106 on Tuesday night in front of a sparse crowd of 10,829 at Conseco Fieldhouse, where entire sections of empty seats were scattered throughout. It was West's second consecutive game scoring more than 30 points. (Nola.com -- Sports)
HORNETS (47-21) AT PACERS(29-41) Mar 25, 2008
Time/place: 6 p.m. at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. TV/radio: CST, 102. (Nola.com -- Sports)
