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Victor Oladipo burned a bridge with Pacers fans, and now wants them to rebuild it!

August 11, 2022

Victor Oladipo wants your attention. Indiana Pacers fans moved on from their sadness over the devolution of Victor Oladipo long ago.  The marriage between Oladipo and Pacers fans was dissolved due to irreconcilable differences when the Pacers traded him to the Houston Rockets on January 13, 2021.  The relationship broke long before that, but fans always hoped the version of […]

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Colts look fast and precise in first workout – training camp notes

July 27, 2022

Matt Ryan threw a pick early, but on a nick play by rookie safety Nick Cross, so it wasn’t a moment to hang his head. That’s how training camp works.  The offense makes a great play, so the defensive looks bad – or vice versa. As the Colts measure themselves against each other, guessing what […]

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James Harden scams the 76ers – and the national media – with new contract

July 21, 2022

Whatever transpired between bloated all-star James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers, it was not the Beard getting a trim. Despite national media lauding Harden for making a financial sacrifice to enhance his team’s chance to win next year, the truth is he got a $21.2 million raise. Harden declined a $47.4 million option for next […]

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Shameless, greedy, and self-immersed – Greg Norman has no place at St. Andrew’s for the 150th Open!

July 11, 2022

Greg Norman never made golf more fun, and he continues to extract joy from the game through his association and leadership with the LIV Tour. So I am very pleased he has been disinvited to The Open Championship’s Celebration of Champions that commemorates the 150th edition at the Old Course at St. Andrew’s. The LIV […]

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If Deandre Ayton can make the Pacers better in 2025, pull the trigger!

July 8, 2022

Deandre Ayton to the Pacers seems like a good idea.  The upgrade over Myles Turner is obvious, and his upside is certainly trumps Turner’s. It’s even possible for the Pacers to sign Ayton, the former #1 overall pick, as a restricted free agent with a qualifying offer instead of giving up assets like Turner or draft picks […]

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Pacers rebuild prizes personality as well as athleticism and length!

July 6, 2022

Something interesting is going on with the Indiana Pacers. For years, the Pacers tried to build with physically talented players who were as likely to be self-immersed and cranky as cooperative and team-oriented.  Monta Ellis, for example, seemed not to be a fan of humanity at all as he profanely dressed down rookies Myles Turner […]

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Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, and John Wall deals cause NBA optics problem

June 28, 2022

The NBA’s current news cycle is currently dominated by three episodes of head-scratching financial insanity, and I’m trying to keep it from ruining my appreciation for professional basketball. The first is Kyrie Irving‘s decision to exercise his $36.5-million player option to return to the Brooklyn Nets in 2022-2023.  National media seem to believe that’s good news […]

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Truth be told, sale of Emmis stations could be very good for employees despite current terror

June 14, 2022

The truth is that Emmis Communications is selling its Indianapolis radio stations to Radio One, ending more than 40 years of civic service and broadcasting excellence in the town it called home. The truth about the sale is that no one knows what this means for radio in Indianapolis – or any of the current employees who call […]

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Colts Minicamp – Day One notes – Ryan sharp, receivers big, Darius goes under the knife!

June 7, 2022

Lot to watch, listen to, and process as the Colts took the field for Day One of their three-day mandatory minicamp. Dozens of new players and coaches getting to know one another and come together as a cohesive unit.  Some regulars missed today’s work for a variety of reasons, and another player frustrated with his […]

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As much as Colts GM Chris Ballard might want to show love & money to Kenny Moore, he can’t without blowing budget!

June 7, 2022

Colts cornerback Kenny Moore is as universally liked and respected as anyone in the locker room or on the field, and he is frustrated with his contract. Moore has avoided working through two OTAs to draw attention to his frustration and try to compel general manager Chris Ballard to negotiate a new deal to lift his […]

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