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Fewer seats at Indy 500, but not fewer fans

In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, Tristan Vautier, of France, drives across the start/finish line as he leaves the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 this year will have its smallest seating capacity since 2000, but don’t expect to find fewer fans on race day.

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Haslam says he didn’t know about rebate issues

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was “absolutely not” aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.

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Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and Norris Cole (30) celebrate after the Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-91 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Miami. The win sent the Heat to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

MIAMI (AP) — Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.

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3-time Indy 500 winner Franchitti tops speed chart

Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race.

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Pacers rout Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, and Indiana Pacers' Paul George vie for a rebound during the first half of Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony tried to keep the New York Knicks in the game, even as his teammates missed shots all around him.

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