Stories tagged with "olympics"

Stern: NBA plans European expansion by indystar

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The NBA envisions having franchise teams in European cities, although commissioner David Stern said today there was no timetable for that to happen. Stern... – Oct 08, 2009 at 7:10 AM in Pacers

Chicago quip gets Daniels no medal by indystar

Mock shock that city couldn’t ‘fix’ bid for Olympics leaves Illinois’ leader unamused CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has three words for Indiana... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Politics & Government

Sloan named to national team by indystar

National champion Bridget Sloan , Pittsboro, was among four female gymnasts picked to the U.S. team for this month’s World Championships at London. Also chosen were Rebecca... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Chicago winds up fourth in Olympics bid by indystar

CHICAGO — So much for Da Games. Chicago residents felt blindsided Friday as the International Olympic Committee quickly eliminated their hometown from the race to host the 2016... – Oct 02, 2009 at 7:52 PM in News

Carmel Dads' Cub soap box derby on Saturday by Mark Ambrogi

The Carmel Dads’ Club Special Sports Program’s Soap Box Derby is set for Saturday. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wilbur Shaw Memorial Soap Box Derby... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:26 PM in Carmel

Peszek to miss worlds over bad shoulder by indystar

A bad shoulder will keep Olympic silver medalist Samantha Peszek out of the world championships. Peszek announced today that she was withdrawing her name from consideration for... – Sep 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM in

Former baseball pro set to help fundraiser again by indystar

Anderson — Baseball legend Carl Erskine and country musicians will help raise money for Special Olympics at the annual Little Bit Country Jamboree. The former Brooklyn... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Erskine to lead Special Olympics benefit by indystar

ANDERSON, Ind. — Baseball legend Carl Erskine and country musicians will team up to raise money for Special Olympics at the annual Little Bit Country Jamboree. The former... – Sep 07, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Sports

Carmel to host regional event by indystar

The Eastern Great Lakes Regional in figure skating will be held Oct. 16-20 at the Carmel Ice Skadium. The event, organized by the Ice Skating Club of Indianapolis, will attract... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Indy hammer thrower advances at World Championships by indystar

Amber Campbell qualified for the women’s hammer throw final at track and field’s World Championships, placing 10th in qualifying today in Berlin. Campbell, 28, a Pike... – Aug 20, 2009 at 2:41 PM in Sports

NBC signs deal to air more live U.S. gymnastics by USA Today

DALLAS (AP) — USA Gymnastics has signed a deal to air its biggest events on NBC and cable partner Universal Sports through 2012.Wednesday's agreement, combined with domestic... – Aug 12, 2009 at 6:37 PM in Entertainment

Boudia wins silver medal at World Championships by David Woods

Noblesville native David Boudia teamed with Thomas Finchum to finish second in the synchronized 10-meter platform Saturday at diving’s World Championships in Rome. Boudia, a... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

Keeping it real during school by David Woods

Cheerleading, driving a car, going to the prom important for teen Olympic diver Dunnichay After being the youngest of 596 athletes representing the United States at the Beijing... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

4-H Fair: lots to eat, lots to do by indystar

Weekend offers full days of fun Take a tour with Star photographers at this year’s Hamilton County 4-H Fair in Noblesville. Today, county pork producers will bake and serve... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Westfield

USA track medalist to track team by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — USA Track and Field has appointed 1984 Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as its new chief of sport performance. She will be in charge of leading the... – May 21, 2009 at 1:48 PM in Sports

Bird honored at Boston commencement by indystar

BOSTON — Larry Bird and Steven Spielberg are being honored at Boston University. The Celtics’ legend and the director are receiving honorary degrees today at the school’s 136th... – May 17, 2009 at 6:22 PM in Sports

Former Pacer Wayman Tisdale dies at 44 by indystar

Wayman Tisdale, the second overall NBA draft pick by the Indiana Pacers in 1985 and a fan-favorite in his four years with the team, died this morning after a two-year battle with... – May 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Pacers

6 divers with Indy ties head to world championships by David Woods

All six Indianapolis-connected divers who competed in synchronized events at last year’s Beijing Olympics were chosen today to represent the United States again for July’s World... – May 12, 2009 at 4:23 PM in Sports

Team USA invites Granger by indystar

Danny Granger has been invited to participate in the USA Basketball training camp, which could lead to him playing in next year’s World Championships and the 2012 Olympics.... – May 08, 2009 at 2:31 AM in Pacers

Granger invited to train at USA Basketball camp this summer by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger has been invited to participate in the USA Basketball training camp, which could lead to him possibly playing in the 2012 Olympics, in... – May 07, 2009 at 7:43 PM in Pacers