By CHUCK SAMPLES ISL Correspondent Royals pitcher Jonathan Sanchez was designated for assignment Wednesday. He deserved it. Sanchez was 1-6 with a 7.76 ERA and 44 walks — all in 53 1/3 innings covering 12 starts. The pitcher who also has a no-hitter to his credit was routinely lit up by media folks in the […]
Click to read more:By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor The Purdue baseball field that was slated to open before the 2012 season finally is nearing completion. Purdue hosted a regional this past season but had to play it in Gary because Alexander Field wasn’t ready. Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke told ISL in late June that the opening was delayed because […]
Click to read more:By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Purdue coach Matt Painter spoke to the media on Monday about the Boilermakers’ upcoming trip to Italy. The Boilermakers will use the trip to experience a different culture, gain experience against professional players and bond as a team. Other stories: Top 10 white Pacers players during Bird executive era Top […]
Click to read more:By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I was a guest on Fox 59 Sports Overtime with Jeremiah Johnson on Saturday night. He invited me to talk about the Pacers, Fever and Purdue. Jeremiah, thanks for having me on! Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cliffbrunt_isl
Click to read more: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.
Click to read more: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 […]
Click to read more: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 […]
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