Author: Cliff

Indiana Pacers dunk-off: Gerald Green vs. Paul George

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor There’s been some hype since the Pacers picked up free agent Gerald Green. Folks want to know who is the best dunker: Green, a former slam-dunk champ, or George, who was in the 2012 slam-dunk contest. Here are some samples. Gerald Green Paul George Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cliffbrunt_isl.

Indiana Pacers seek to catch Miami Heat with talented no-names

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Big names? Who needs them? The Pacers don’t think they do. While Miami added star free agents Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, Indiana moved forward with its plan to catch the Heat by compiling lesser-known players who excel as part of a team. On Friday, he announced that the Pacers […]

WNBA: Ogwumike matches rebounding record; Sparks beat Fever 77-74

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Nneka Ogwumike out-Fevered the Indiana Fever. The rookie forward had 22 points and 20 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Fever 77-74 on Thursday night. Ogwumike finished with 12 offensive rebounds, tying a WNBA single-game record. Los Angeles outrebounded Indiana 47-31 and grabbed 23 offensive boards. Los […]

ISL correspondent Chuck Samples’ MLB All-Star Game experience

Chuck Samples, my former next-door neighbor from childhood in Omaha, Neb., is the news director of KVOE Radio in Emporia, Kan. He covered the major league baseball All-Star game on Tuesday and was kind enough to send ISL several photos of his experience. Click through and enjoy! Click here for next photo:   Other links: Chuck Samples’ All-Star […]

Heat add Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis; take drama out of next season

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor The NBA season just ended. No, not the 2011-12 season. Next season. Miami just ended it during free agency. By acquiring both Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen, the Heat just eliminated their concerns about depth and gave themselves a scary amount of flexibility. Unless a mega-deal gets struck and a […]

ISL interview with Indiana Pacers president Donnie Walsh

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I interviewed new Pacers president Donnie Walsh on 6/29 and talked to him about Larry Bird, his experiences in New York and the future. Q: What was it like to watch your protege, Larry Bird, rebuild the Pacers? A: Well, I was really proud of the job he did. I […]