Stories tagged with "Pacers"

'Transformative' Brand remembered by indystar

Reactions came swiftly to Wednesday’s news that NCAA president Myles Brand had passed away. A sampling: • Jim Morris, president of Pacers Sports&Entertainment and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM in News

Simon memories: family, friends by indystar

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., said he has known Mel Simon since he was a child, as Simon and his father, former Sen. Birch Bayh, were friends. And Simon and wife Bren were godparents to... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM in News

Simon memories: family, friends by indystar

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., said he has known Mel Simon since he was a child, as Simon and his father, former Sen. Birch Bayh, were friends. And Simon and wife Bren were godparents to... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM in News

Simon, 82, shaped city, politics, sports most recent comment by Braxton

A business titan has passed on, and it will be... – Sep 17, 2009 at 2:17 AM

Kravitz: Without Simon, Pacers wouldn't be here by Bob Kravitz

Without Melvin Simon, there are no Indiana Pacers. Without Mel and his brother, Herb, the Pacers are either defunct or playing under another city’s flag, with Indiana’s glorious... – Sep 16, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Bob Kravitz

Simon the philanthropist: wide reach by Daniel Lee

Along with his business and sports endeavors, Mel Simon, along with wife Bren, was well known for philanthropic pursuits, including a $40 million donation to Riley Hospital for... – Sep 16, 2009 at 3:12 PM in Business

<b>Timeline:</b> Key moments in his life by indystar

Oct. 21, 1926: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of Mae and Max, a tailor. He is raised in the Bronx, where he attends the prestigious Bronx High School for Science. 1949: Earns a BS in... – Sep 16, 2009 at 3:06 PM in

Kravitz: How Simon kept Pacers here by indystar

In a 2004 profile of Mel and Herb Simon, Indianapolis Star reporter Phil Richards recounted how they helped keep the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. A look back: The Pacers were a... – Sep 16, 2009 at 2:56 PM in Bob Kravitz

Surprises of Simon, self-made man by indystar

• Mel Simon experienced his first taste of salesmanship while attending college at the City University of New York when he bought about 30 pairs of gloves one winter and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:28 PM in Business

Pacers' O'Brien takes steps to fight homelessness by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien learned about helping the less fortunate at a young age. While growing up in Philadelphia, O’Brien’s parents would bring home an... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:10 AM in Pacers

Championship or go bust? by David Woods

Fever head to playoffs a favorite for title, but team might not be back without it The Indiana Fever had the best regular season of their 10-year history. They have the... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fever

NBA referees brace for lockout after contract talks falter by indystar

NBA referees do not expect to be on the court when the preseason begins Oct. 1 because of a labor disagreement with the league, union lead negotiator and spokesman Lamell McMorris... – Sep 11, 2009 at 8:11 AM in Sports

Pacers sign Price by indystar

The Indiana Pacers signed their second-round draft pick (52nd pick overall) A.J. Price to a multi-year contract Thursday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Price, a 6-2,... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Celtics sign Daniels by indystar

The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Marquis Daniels . Daniels is coming off the best of his six seasons, averaging career highs of 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 54... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Celtics sign ex-Pacer Marquis Daniels by indystar

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels is coming off the best of his six seasons, averaging career highs of 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds... – Sep 01, 2009 at 5:22 PM in Pacers

Oden eager to prove his value to Blazers by Jeff Rabjohns

Greg Oden doesn’t need to be reminded. He knows. He is aware of how critical this season is to his career. He knows how he’s viewed. And he knows he has yet to perform... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

O'Brien's optimism flows by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers have reason to feel optimistic. Several, actually. All-Star Danny Granger and rookies Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert helped them go 19-7 at home in the 2009... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:21 AM in Pacers

Dunleavy's recovery picks up steam by Mike Wells

All-Star Danny Granger might have his scoring sidekick back sooner than expected. Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said he hopes shooting guard Mike Dunleavy will be ready... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers sign free agent Solomon Jones by Jeff Rabjohns

Solomon Jones feels he’s another addition who can help the Indiana Pacers improve their defense. The 6-10 forward signed his contract with the Pacers today. “The coaches talk about... – Jul 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM in Pacers

Dunleavy working on return by Mike Wells

Pacers guard hopes to be back from knee and hip injuries before January target date Mike Dunleavy is cutting, curling and showing off his smooth jumper again. He’s also doing... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Pacers