By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent In their first of three opportunities, can the Pacers close out the series against the Knicks? The franchise has had success in closeout situations. Indiana has won its last three games in which it had an opportunity to clinch a playoff series. Since May 19, 2000, the Pacers are 7-2 […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Founder The similarities are downright eerie. Last year: Lower-seeded Indiana entered Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals up 2-1 against Miami. The Pacers gained homecourt advantage by taking a game on the road. The Heat’s No. 2 scorer, Dwyane Wade, had been playing below his usual standard, adding fuel to […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Pacers look to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series with New York on Tuesday night in Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Knicks star Carmelo Anthony referred to the contest as a must-win, and for good reason. Only eight teams in NBA history have overcome a 3-1 […]
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By CHUCK SAMPLES ISL Correspondent Major League Baseball had a rough week, and you can thank a pair of umpiring crews for that. By now, you know the stories. A’s lose a chance to tie a game against Cleveland when a home run is called a double, despite firm instant-replay evidence, and lose. Angels victimized by […]
Click to read more:By CHUCK SAMPLES ISL Correspondent Recently, Jason Collins became the first current player in America’s major sports to come out as gay. With that cultural marker now past, a lot of attention is turning to racially sensitive sports nicknames as the next hurdle to clear. Daniel Snyder’s comments saying the Washington Redskins would never change […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Roy Hibbert sat at the podium, joking about the postgame limelight being foreign territory and a place where teammates and PR officials begged him not to make a fashion statement. Wearing a scholarly vest, Hibbert laughingly showed off the monocle he brought with him and begrudgingly didn’t wear. […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Let’s take a quick look at how the Indiana Pacers shut down the New York Knicks 82-71 on Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Game 3 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference second-round series. The Pacers now lead the series 2-1. WHY IT HAPPENED: The Pacers struggled offensively but used […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Entering Game 3 of the second round, let’s take a step back and reassess the state of the Pacers by addressing five of the top questions surrounding the team as it faces the New York Knicks. Q: What’s the deal with the Pacers’ bench? The Pacers are essentially down to […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks on Saturday night in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference second-round series at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The series is tied 1-1. The Pacers have won their past three home games against New York and also have a three-game home playoff winning streak […]
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From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 – Thrill-seeking fans can enjoy an unprecedented perspective of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Month of May, as a zip line will be available on selected event days, including the day of the 97th Indianapolis 500. This is the first time a zip line – […]
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From Purdue Athletics, the Big Ten and the ACC: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue men’s basketball team will host Boston College on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as part of the 15th-annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. ESPN announced the lineup on Wednesday in a joint release with both conferences. The Boilermakers won […]
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