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Despite another Shane Steichen late-game brain cramp, the Colts -- thank you, Spencer Shrader -- finally find a way and break 9-game losing streak

Can the high-scoring Fever go on the same kind of post-season run as the Pacers of two years ago?

No, the Pacers did not retain their top-four draft pick, but given the option, they’d make the Zubac trade all over again

Another close game, another loss, another Steichen head scratcher; what’s new?

After a Sunday filled with blown coverages and miscommunication, the Colts change their green dot designation

Dopey Report Card (Colts vs. Ravens): If I could give the pass defense a lower grade than F, I would. Just miserable all around

Today’s question: After Sunday’s miserable effort, will Ballard and Steichen last the rest of the season?

It’s not really complicated: If Jones can stay healthy, the Colts can make some playoff noise. If not, look out below

Bloodied but unbowed: IU quarterback Josh Hoover stars in an otherwise ho-hum performance by the defending champions

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How does IU football improve on perfection? We’re poised to find out

There are lots of areas of concern for the Colts as they close in on the season; Daniel Jones isn’t one of those

What’s journalistically ethical? What’s not? In the Ed Oliver case, one sleazy journo completely crossed the line

Observations from a forgettable afternoon: On the Colts’ kicking duel, the backup quarterback battle and other stuff that entered my mind

Who needs burner speed? Keenan Allen has competitive speed and 13 years worth of high-level production that proves speed isn’t everything

Some deep musical thoughts and a review of Pat McAfee's new album, "Diary of a Polarizing Figure"

The good, the bad, the whole Anthony Richardson experience: The Colts' backup quarterback competition continues

They're full of it: The WNBA and the media say they decry all the drama and conflict surrounding the league. They're being disingenous

On the Fever: Thoughts on Caitlin Clark, the transgender issue, and trying to figure out how they lost Thursday night to the Aces

Lots of "ifs" for the Colts as they open camp under a cloud of uncertainty. For Ballard and Steichen -- and a lot of players -- this could be the last dance

Blog: FIFA's decision to rescind Balogun's suspension after a call from Trump is shameful and corrupt

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For Braden Smith, the Knicks' Jalen Brunson proves there's hope for the little man at the next level

The Fever make things right after a loud and tumultuous week, but they still need to get things right with banned reporter Scott Agness

The best Indianapolis 500 in the race's 110-year history? In a word...yes.

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After 10 years of mediocrity, it's time for the Colts to clean house and ace this 2026 Draft

A team for its time: Transfer-laden Michigan wins the NCAA title over gritty UConn

IU's Mendoza aces his Pro Day; what did you expect?

They lost to a dominant Arizona team, but Purdue's noble seniors left their mark on Purdue and college basketball

More reasons why you're obligated to root for Purdue to reach another Final Four

The view from my couch, or How I Somehow Survived Sitting On My Ass For 12 Straight Hours of NCAA Hoops (And Lived To Tell The Tale)

Did the Big Ten Tournament champion Boilers find their mojo in Chicago?

Give DeVries a mulligan for this year's IU failures, but patience will wear thin quickly

Feel free to exhale: Alec Pierce is back with the Colts, and Daniel Jones might not be far behind

Blog: Nobody said Pierce and Jones would be a choice. But in the end, the Colts chose wisely, committing (sort of) to their quarterback

Blog: Raiders have the obvious, easy choice at No. 1 in the draft; select Mendoza and never look back

Who's to blame for Richardson's impending exit from the Colts? Let's start with...everybody

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When it comes to tanking, there's a new sheriff in town; NBA's Silver sends a message by fining the Pacers and Jazz

On the subject of tanking for a preferred draft spot, the Pacers, winners of two straight, are failing miserably

The Pacers get their much-needed center, trade for the Clippers' Ivica Zubac

Another sad day in the life of a once-great newspaper

On a night when IU turned the page from football to hoops, the Hoosiers had their best night yet

More musings after IU's epic national title run...

CHAMPIONS!!!

Thoughts and musings on the IU-Miami national title game

The Hoosiers, blowout winners over Oregon, are on the doorstep of history -- and I still can't believe it

We've heard this all before: Colts' Ballard reflects on the past season and what's to come

For Ballard and Steichen, it's playoffs or bust next season -- extenuating circumstances be damned

Two wins from a Cig-natty (patent pending)