Stories tagged with "finish line"

Going the distance by William Booher

Marathon brings 6,000 runners, lots of sun and a marriage proposal. (She answers . . . ) The thousands of marathon runners winding their way through Downtown and the Northside... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Communities

Plainfield's youth sports complex set for 2010 debut by Bruce Smith

Next round of construction will put facilities in place for use by kids next fall After several years of planning and development, most of the fields and facilities in the new... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Plainfield

Marathon to tie up streets Saturday by Kevin Oneal

Runners will take over most of the north half of Indianapolis on Saturday, and motorists are going to have to give the runners the right of way for several hours until the race is... – Nov 03, 2009 at 9:56 AM in Communities

Rain provides Johnson extra edge by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin. He didn’t even make... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson takes control of Chase by indystar

He is man to catch in Chase after coasting to 3rd win in 5 championship races Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Fort Harrison readies for marathons by indystar

People trying to drive through the Fort Harrison area Saturday will find that runners have the right of way. The Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon at... – Oct 12, 2009 at 3:31 PM in North Marion County

Q2 brings loss for Finish Line by indystar

Indianapolis — Finish Line’s second quarter took a hit, the company reported Thursday, as any profit it would have made was erased by its July exit from its... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Baucus asks to raise subsidies in his health-care-overhaul bill by indystar

WASHINGTON — In a bid to unify Democrats in support of his health-care-overhaul bill, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., on Tuesday proposed boosting... – Sep 23, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Politics & Government

GOP convention expert to aid Indy Super Bowl by Tom Spalding

A political convention expert has been chosen help coordinate Indianapolis’ 2012 Super Bowl and related activities. South Bend native and Indiana University graduate Michelle... – Sep 15, 2009 at 1:06 PM in Business

Stewart visits racing friends in advance of charity event by Steve Ballard

CLERMONT, Ind. — On Monday, NASCAR star Tony Stewart made a rare appearance at a drag race. On Wednesday, two drag racers will repay the visit. NHRA Funny Car drivers Ron... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:11 AM in NHRA

Center Grove runners give full effort at halftime by Michael Pointer

On a night traditionally reserved for football, the Center Grove cross-country teams made some noise, too. The Trojans topped Pike in meets run at halftime of Friday night’s... – Sep 02, 2009 at 9:12 PM in High school cross country

Lorenzo wins with dominance -- and flair by Phillip Wilson

Jorge Lorenzo started thinking about his wheelie with six laps to go Sunday afternoon. He got bored with a lead that reached more than 13 seconds. He had that kind of time and was... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:57 AM in

Finish Line to lay off 20 from its headquarters by Dana Hunsinger

Indianapolis-based Finish Line today announced it is laying off 20 employees at its corporate headquarters. “To maintain a strong balance sheet in this economy, we had to... – Aug 27, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Business

Kyle Busch back in Chase race by indystar

He ends slump with victory at Bristol and moves into contention for the Chase BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch saved his season Saturday night by winning a gutsy side-by-side... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Per-student expenditures don't account for differences by indystar

As a 1977 graduate of Shortridge High School, I was taught to think critically about the issues facing society. The most important lesson: If you want students to reach the finish... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

More magic lies ahead for the young 'Harry Potter' stars by USA Today

NEW YORK — When they first boarded the scarlet Hogwarts Express in 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, they were fresh-faced, dewy-eyed ingénues making, to a... – Jul 14, 2009 at 9:19 PM in Entertainment

Coyne revels in victory lane after 25 years by Curt Cavin

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Justin Wilson called Sunday’s IndyCar Series victory at Watkins Glen International “the most important” of his driving career. Imagine... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart has won at Daytona International Speedway after contact with Kyle Busch sent Busch hard into the wall right before the finish line. Busch... – Jul 05, 2009 at 12:36 AM in NASCAR

Finish Line hopes to turn sales around at namesake stores by Erika Smith

With Man Alive gone, retailer The Finish Line is finished with forays into side businesses. The Indianapolis-based retailer is returning its attention to its namesake stores, Chief... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Finish Line shedding streetwear apparel unit by Erika Smith

Man Alive/Decibel chain acquired in ‘05 struggled and unit was drag on parent’s profits Four years after The Finish Line paid $12 million to buy the Man Alive urban... – Jun 23, 2009 at 2:26 AM in Retail/Real Estate