By TIM FLINTISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — Something magical happens when you take your kids to see the Indiana Pacers play. From the moment you buy your tickets to the drive home, there’s an electric buzz of excitement that can’t be matched. It doesn’t even matter if the Pacers win or lose, your kids will still […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In one week, it’s go-time for the Indiana Pacers. As exciting and refreshing as it will be to start the season, the Pacers have a daunting task ahead of them with a brutal opening schedule. Combine that with a new coaching staff and the typical Pacer injury problems, […]
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By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It’s one thing to speak highly of your latest draft picks. It’s another thing to gush over them. Not only have the Indiana Pacers been excited about Chris Duarte (13th pick), they’ve been infatuated with Isaiah Jackson (22nd pick). At just 19 years old, Isaiah Jackson is the perfect […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have a new Head Coach. They have a few new key players. They have a new name for their arena (Gainbridge Fieldhouse.) And as they expressed at Media Day, they have a renewed hope for the upcoming season. Here were some of the highlights and […]
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Josh Norman’s plan to revive the Southmoore football program seemed to be on track after last season, his first as varsity head coach. The Sabercats increased their win total from one in 2019 to three in 2020, and the immediate future looked bright. In his ideal scenario, the dominant freshman team that lost just once last season would combine with several key upperclassmen to form a foundation of a program that could become a powerhouse in Oklahoma. Players were talking about championships — just like the city titles that many players in the Class of 2024 won in junior high at Highland West in 2018 and 2019. Most of the best players transferred, and now Norman is picking up the pieces.
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — I’ve always enjoyed coming to Victory Field and watching the Indianapolis Indians play. As a kid, I especially loved attending when the Iowa Cubs were in town. Because of league realignment, these teams didn’t play each other from 1998-2020. But now, this friendly rivalry has been renewed. On […]
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Southmoore looks to bounce back after a tough Week 1 loss to Tulsa Booker T. Washington. This week’s opponent is Deer Creek, which opened with a 35-7 win over Edmond North.
Continue ReadingWith Thursday’s season opener against Tulsa Booker T. Washington approaching, the Southmoore Sabercats finally will learn if the potential its feeder programs have shown in recent years will turn into results on the varsity level.
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The very minute Rick Carlisle decided to leave Dallas, speculation began for an Indiana reunion. Though most people, including myself, figured he would end up in Boston or Milwaukee, the opportunity was still there. After firing two Nate’s in less than a 10-month period, Pacers President Kevin Pritchard […]
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By ALEX GOLDEN (@AlexGoldenNBA)ISL Contributor NBA Mock Draft (Round 1) 1. Houston Rockets – Cade Cunningham | G | Oklahoma State This is a no brainer pick here. Cade Cunningham is the most coveted player in the draft. A 6’7” point guard who has elite offensive traits, a high IQ, an incredible feel for the […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers have now fired two Nate’s in a span of 9 1/2 months. With the dismissal of Nate Bjorkgren, the Pacers will once again embark on a coaching searching. They’ve botched coaching decisions and draft picks in the past: This time around, they have to hit on […]
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