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When I was growing up, I wasn’t just a fan of the Cubs and the Indiana sports teams. I was also a big fan of the local high school basketball teams. At first, I was a die hard Athenian fan, …
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6/9/23
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Things were supposed to be different this year for the Indianapolis Colts. They only missed the playoffs by one game last season, had a bunch of talent returning, and had a determined owner who …
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12/27/22
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We are eight games into the NBA season, and the Indiana Pacers have put together a 3-5 start. While their record may be as expected, the play of Tyrese Haliburton and rookie Bennedict Mathurin have …
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Tyler Smith | Journal Review
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11/2/22
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In the eyes of many fans, the Indiana Pacers had a simple blueprint for this season: Trade veterans, develop the young players, and lose a lot of games to get back into the lottery next summer. The …
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11/16/22
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Another season has arrived for the Indiana Pacers. And while expectations may be low, the excitement level is high for this young team. The blue and gold open their season with a rare stretch …
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Tyler Smith | Journal Review
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10/18/22
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The Indiana Pacers made a big splash during this past season when they acquired Pascal Siakam in a trade. That move helped them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a decade. …
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7/6/24
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Could this finally be the year where the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are both in playoff contention at the same time? For being two of the oldest franchises in baseball, you would think this …
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6/30/23
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Pacers offense is elite and exciting
If you like defense, you might need to go back and watch some VHS tapes from the 1990’s. If you like offense, come out to Gainbridge …
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11/8/23
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It’s been a long time since the Hoosiers and Boilers were both good in Men and Women’s basketball at the same time, but here we are. The stage is set for this weekend, as the men will …
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2/3/23
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
When the calendar flips to March, I feel like a kid in a candy store again: The NBA season starts to heat up, March Madness is quickly approaching, …
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3/2/23
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Indiana basketball appears to be on the rise after many years of mediocrity. Last season, Mike Woodson checked off a lot of boxes in his first year as Head Coach: He beat Purdue, actually won games …
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11/28/22
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As a life-long fan of the Chicago Cubs, I’ve been through some things. I was 13 years old when Sammy Sosa and Kerry Wood dominated the world and the Cubs made the playoffs as a Wild Card …
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12/14/22
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Sports have always been a major part of my life. Growing up, I was either playing them, watching them, or talking about them. Not much has changed into adulthood. My playing days may be over (except …
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1/18/23
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All season long, the Indiana Pacers have been defined by the following: historically good offense, and historically bad defense. Because of that, it’s been a team that can beat anybody on any …
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1/3/24
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The NBA Playoffs have arrived, and the Indiana Pacers will once again be watching all of the action from home. But don’t let that fool you. This was a very successful season for the franchise. …
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4/12/23
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If I could make a Christmas wish-list in the world of sports, here’s what I would include:
1. Hoosiers that could shoot 3’s
After nearly beating #2 Kansas on Saturday, the …
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Sports Column
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12/20/23
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Remember when the Colts couldn’t find a reliable Quarterback? They now have two of those. And no, there isn’t a QB controversy in Indianapolis. Gardner Minshew said it himself: …
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10/11/23
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The Anthony Richardson era is about to begin, and I think we’re all excited to see how it goes. The Indianapolis Colts will host Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, and all …
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9/6/23
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After surviving Sunday’s thrilling win over the Miami Heat, the Indiana Pacers control their own destiny in the playoff race. It’s the final week of the regular season, and the Pacers …
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Codey Emerson | codey@jrpress.com
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4/9/24
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Back in June, I asked if this could be the season the Cubs and Reds both contend in the same year. It has officially happened, as each team continues vying for a playoff spot with less than two weeks …
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9/20/23
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