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Big Ten champions Purdue turn attention to conference tournament
WEST LAFAYETTE – When the Big Ten announced league honors earlier this week, Purdue’s representation appeared conspicuously light. Only Zach Edey (to be fair, the Big Ten Player of the Year) made the All Big Ten first, second, third, or honorable mention teams. That omission doesn’t bother Matt Painter. Too much. “We got what we […] → Read More
Big Ten champions Purdue turn attention to conference tournament
WEST LAFAYETTE – When the Big Ten announced league honors earlier this week, Purdue’s representation appeared conspicuously light. Only Zach Edey (to be fair, the Big Ten Player of the Year) made the All Big Ten first, second, third, or honorable mention teams. That omission doesn’t bother Matt Painter. Too much. “We got what we […] → Read More
“We do a lot of crazy s***” – Woodson remembers Knight’s chair throw
INDIANAPOLIS – Outbursts from the Indiana bench were more expected that not during the Bob Knight era. On February 23, 1985, Coach Knight delivered a signature performance, flinging a chair across the Assembly Hall court during a Purdue free throw attempt. Current Hoosiers’ head coach Mike Woodson was playing in the NBA at the time. […] → Read More
Hield helps Pacers rally from 24 down to beat Bulls 117-113
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Buddy Hield made six 3-pointers in the second half and finished with 27 points, helping the Indiana Pacers rally from a 24-point deficit after the first quarter and defeat the Chicago Bulls 117-113 on Wednesday night. Hield broke Reggie Miller’s single-season franchise record for 3-pointers on his final 3 — his 230th […] → Read More
Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie scored 26 points, Chase Audige had 15 and Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58 on Sunday. Led by its experienced backcourt, Northwestern (18-7, 9-5 Big Ten) added a signature win to its bid for the school’s second NCAA Tournament appearance. The Wildcats got their first win in 19 games […] → Read More
Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie scored 26 points, Chase Audige had 15 and Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58 on Sunday. Led by its experienced backcourt, Northwestern (18-7, 9-5 Big Ten) added a signature win to its bid for the school’s second NCAA Tournament appearance. The Wildcats got their first win in 19 games […] → Read More
No. 14 Marquette defeats Butler 60-52 for fifth straight win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek had 13 points and eight assists as No. 14 Marquette defeated Butler 60-52 on Saturday for its fifth consecutive victory. Marquette (19-5, 11-2 Big East) began the day tied for first place in the conference standings with No. 16 Xavier, which hosts St. John’s on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Eagles […] → Read More
No. 14 Marquette defeats Butler 60-52 for fifth straight win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek had 13 points and eight assists as No. 14 Marquette defeated Butler 60-52 on Saturday for its fifth consecutive victory. Marquette (19-5, 11-2 Big East) began the day tied for first place in the conference standings with No. 16 Xavier, which hosts St. John’s on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Eagles […] → Read More
Colts partner with Marvel for select home games
Corporate synergy, cross-promotion, and a bit of fun ensure a group of Colts' games at Lucas Oil Stadium will be super, as the team has paired with Marvel Entertainment to feature themed promotions on three Sundays in 2022. → Read More
In lengthy list of imperfections, Colts o-line sticks out
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An echo reverberated throughout the Colts’ locker room after a 24-0 shut out loss in Jacksonville. “We got outplayed in all three phases.” “This game is about all three phases clicking on all cylinders. We weren’t able to come together like that.” “We didn’t execute from the start, offense, defense, (or) special […] → Read More
No. 2 Ohio State wears down No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes and Ohio State’s revamped defense gave its vaunted offense time to find its groove as the second-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10 on Saturday night. The top-five opening matchup was a homecoming for first-year Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, the former Buckeyes linebacker […] → Read More
No. 2 Ohio State wears down No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes and Ohio State’s revamped defense gave its vaunted offense time to find its groove as the second-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10 on Saturday night. The top-five opening matchup was a homecoming for first-year Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, the former Buckeyes linebacker […] → Read More
Pacers pick Arizona’s Mathurin with 6th pick overall; Who else is joining the team
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pacers selected Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin with the sixth overall pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft. Mathurin attended the draft with his mother and sister at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. “It meant everything for me and my family,” Mathurin said of hearing his name called and sharing the moment together. “It […] → Read More
Colts, Matt Ryan settle into offseason program in Indy
Matt Ryan is getting work in with the Colts’ young group of wide receivers. → Read More
From track-less high school track star to the NFL, Jonathan Taylor’s pro journey started in New Jersey
INDIANAPOLIS – A unanimous All-Pro this season, Jonathan Taylor’s path to the NFL began in the small South Jersey town of Salem. “There are a lot of generational families in the city,” explains Salem High School principal John Mulhorn. “Lotta the same people know each other, people pull for each other. It’s a really neat […] → Read More
Colts hope offensive strengths can overcome Jaguars stout front
INDIANAPOLIS – With three wins in the last four weeks, the Colts are among the hottest teams in the NFL. Their opponents this Sunday, the Jaguars, have also found something good as of late, going 2-1 after an 0-5 start. As the Colts see it, there’s no secret to their AFC South rivals’ success. “Their […] → Read More
Reunited in the NFL: High school teammates Ehlinger and Granson are now Colts
INDIANAPOLIS – For rookies in the NFL, making the transition to life in professional football has its bumps in the road. “Starting things new is always hard,” explains Colts rookie quarterback Sam Ehlinger, “and it’s a lot harder if you don’t know anybody.” But that wasn’t the case for Ehlinger and his new teammate Kylen […] → Read More
Colts face familiar foe with Jacoby Brissett as Dolphins’ quarterback
INDIANAPOLIS — Yes, Jacoby Brissett will face his former team as the Indianapolis Colts travel to Miami this Sunday to take on his Dolphins. No, Brissett is not buying into any “payback” narrative. “It makes it more than what it is,” said Brissett. “I’m not here for a revenge game or anything like that. I […] → Read More
Nelson “doing everything I can” to play week 1
WESTFIELD – Quenton Nelson was, self-admittedly, surprised by his foot injury early on in Colts training camp. “I got stepped on,” Nelson explains. “I really didn’t know I got stepped on. After the play I was walking back to the huddle and was kind of limping a little bit. I went in for another period […] → Read More
Race to 40: Colts defense sets takeaway bar high
WESTFIELD – The 2019 Steelers came close with 38. The 2015 Panthers and 2013 Seahawks each had 39. However, it has been nine years since an NFL defense recorded 40 takeaways, a feat last accomplished by both the Bears and the Patriots in 2012. The 2021 Colts hope to be next. “If you look at […] → Read More