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Nancy Leonard, the first female general manager in the NBA with the Pacers, was honored Monday during halftime in a suite with team owner Herb Simon there to celebrate. She was honored with a Sagamore of the Wabash. A Sagamore of the Wabash is one of the state's highest honors, given by the Indiana governor. In this case, Gov. Eric Holcomb, presented to Leonard Monday by Earl Goode, the governor's chief of staff.
Gainbridge, the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500, can now boast another iconic city sports title -- the namesake of the arena where the Indiana Pacers play, the team announced Monday. Gainbridge Fieldhouse is the new name for the arena at 125 S. Pennsylvania St., known for the past 10 years as Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Pacers Sports & Entertainment, along with Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett, are holding a press conference later this morning to make it official.
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and retired Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings were among those to announce the initiative Tuesday afternoon at the governor's residence basketball court on Meridian Street.
Sports betting became legal in Indiana on Sunday, September 1. Governor Eric Holcomb placed the first legal sports bet on Sunday at the Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville. Though the odds may not be in his favor of winning, the governor placed a $10 bet for the Indianapolis Colts to win the Super Bowl and a $10 bet for the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA Finals.
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A Larry Bird museum, the only one to be sanctioned by the basketball legend in the Hoosier state, will be housed in the new Convention Center to be built in downtown Terre Haute, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Saturday night. Bird will donate personal items and memorabilia from his storied career, with items expected to include special jerseys, trophies, MVP awards, basketballs from championship games, his Olympic gold medal and more.
Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 34 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. "Today, we honor Indiana businesses that have withstood the test of time, helping to drive Indiana's economy forward,” Governor Eric J. Holcomb said. "I am thrilled to celebrate this year's honorees and their integral role in building one of the nation's best business climates. Together, I'm confident we will continue to take Indiana to the next level, ensuring Indiana is the best place to start a business, grow a business and get a job."
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