From the NBA NEW YORK – The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George was named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 10. George led Indiana to the only undefeated record in the Eastern Conference on the week (4-0). At 7-0, the Pacers are off to their […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — ISL’s photographers were busy this past weekend. Ben Fahrbach covered the Purdue football team’s 38-14 loss to Iowa. Danny Etling completed 15 of 28 passes for 145 yards, Danny Anthrop caught four passes for 83 yards and a touchdown and Akeem Hunt caught seven passes for 63 yards. Fahrbach has 11 […]
By ROSS WEBER ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — It was business as usual for the Cathedral Fighting Irish as they defeated Anderson 56-13 for their Class 5A sectional title on Friday night. Cathedral has had three players splitting carries; junior Caleb Cross, sophomore Evan Christopher and senior Terry McLaurin. Against Decatur Central in the opening sectional […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — There was no chance of a stunning comeback for Andrew Luck this time. The Colts quarterback has become known for his late-game magic, but he made too many mistakes to add to his reputation and got little support in St. Louis’ 38-8 win on Sunday. Luck […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With one possession, true freshman quarterback Danny Etling showed why he might have a future at Purdue. With the Boilermakers trailing 14-7 in the third quarter of Saturday’s 38-14 loss to Iowa, Etling made several big-time plays on a drive that could have tied the game. […]
By ANDY PROFFET ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The notable weakness in Noah Vonleh’s game after Indiana’s exhibition games is a weakness no more. After going 0-for-8 from the line in the Hoosiers’ two preseason games, Vonleh was 5-for-5 on free throws in Friday night’s 100-72 season-opening win over Chicago State. “I hope Noah gets […]
By BEN FAHRBACH ISL Photographer/Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — Stan Jackson did it all in Chatard’s Sectional 22 championship victory over rival Roncalli on Friday night. The senior kick returner, punt returner, gunner, cornerback and running back had a long touchdown run, forced a fumble and intercepted a pass in Chatard’s 28-8 victory in a game played […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — Once Paul George stopped trying so hard, points came in bunches. The Indiana Pacers forward, who has emerged as one of the league’s top scorers, scored just five points in the first half against the Toronto Raptors. Then, he got into a rhythm. He scored 17 […]
By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent I don’t know what it’s like to play professional football, which means I don’t know what it’s like to play on the offensive line for the Miami Dolphins. I don’t know all the details of the situation between Dolphins linemen Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. I do know what it’s […]
By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — Lance Stephenson never had a second thought. The Pacers guard missed 11 of his first 12 shots, but deferring to others was never an option. Good thing for Indiana. Stephenson scored 12 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to help the Pacers pull away […]
From Purdue Athletics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has announced that seniors Terone Johnson, Travis Carroll, Sterling Carter and Errick Peck will serve as the team captains for the 2013-14 season. “Terone and Travis have given four years to this program and have been outstanding leaders and student-athletes since […]