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Pacers Face Struggling Miami Squad

Last updated on Monday, March 31, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers are back in action tonight as they host the woeful Miami Heat.

Bennett Says "No" To IU Job

Last updated on Monday, March 31, 2008

(SPOKANE, WA) - Tony Bennett says he is not interested in becoming the men’s basketball coach at Indiana University.

Pacers Boost Playoff Hopes With Home Win

Last updated on Saturday, March 29, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Danny Granger scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Friday night to halt a two-game losing skid and boost their playoff hopes.

Dixon Claims Pole At Homestead-Miami

Last updated on Saturday, March 29, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Peak Motor Oil pole went to Scott Dixon Friday evening for Saturday night’s season opening GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300 from Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Former Champ Car Team Out Of Homestead-Miami Race

Last updated on Friday, March 28, 2008

(HOMESTEAD, FL) - The IndyCar Series season gets underway this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida.

"Tick Tock, Tick Tock", Indiana Pacers

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Time is running out for the Indiana Pacers in their attempt to reach the NBA playoffs.

Brownsburg Boys Win State, Thank Community

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(BROWNSBURG) - The state boys basketball champs are having a celebration.

IndyCar Racing Heats Up South Florida This Weekend

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(HOMESTEAD, FL) - The IndyCar series opens its season this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida.

New Jersey Nets Drop Pacers Wednesday Night

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) - Josh Boone scored a career-high 26 points as the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 124-117.

Bridgestone Firestone New Title Sponsor For Indy Developmental Series

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indy Racing League announced Wednesday that there is a new title sponsor for the league’s developmental series.

"Booger" McFarland Signs With Steelers

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(PITTSBURGH, PA) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Colts defensive tackle Anthony “Booger” McFarland according to a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Colts Claim Polian Through 2011 Season

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts have extended the contract of Team President Bill Polian through the 2011 season. Details of the agreement have not been announced.

Purdue's Martin Named Head Coach At Missouri State

Last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2008

(SPRINGFIELD, MO) - Purdue Associate Head Basketball Coach Cuonzo Martin has been named the head coach at Missouri State.

Rumors Run Amok Regarding Pacers CEO

Last updated on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A Pacers’ spokesman says that outgoing CEO Donnie Walsh has not agreed to join the New York Knicks.

Pacers Winning Streak Ends

Last updated on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers saw their season-high four-game winning streak come to an end as they lost the New Orleans Hornets 114-106.

Hoosier Spring Football Begins Without QB Lewis

Last updated on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University opened spring football practice on Tuesday without star quarterback Kellen Lewis.

Purdue Asst. Coach Up For Missouri State Head Job

Last updated on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

(UNDATED) - Purdue Associate Head Basketball Coach Cuonzo Martin is scheduled to interview for the vacant head coaches’ job at Missouri State today.

Lady Boilermakers Out Of NCAA Tournament

Last updated on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue’s season came to an end as the Boilermakers were overwhelmed by top-seeded Tennessee 78-52 in the second round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

O'Neal Returns To Pacers Lineup

Last updated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers look to extend a pair of winning streaks tonight as they welcome the New Orleans Hornets to Conseco Fieldhouse.

Pacers CEO Leaving Team

Last updated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana Pacers Chief Executive Officer Donnie Walsh says he will not return to the franchise when his contract runs out at the end of this season.

Purdue Women To Host Top-Seed Volunteers Tuesday Night

Last updated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - The Purdue Boilermakers host top-seed Tennessee in round two of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tonight at Mackey Arena.

Pacers Rest Up Before Home Matchup

Last updated on Monday, March 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers have another day off before trying to extend their longest winning streak of the season.

All Indiana Teams Out Of NCAA Tourney

Last updated on Monday, March 24, 2008

(BIRMINGHAM, AL) - The Butler Bulldogs were the final Indiana team to be eliminated in the NCAA Tournament, falling to the second-seeded Tennessee Volunteers 76-71 in overtime.

Purdue Women Take Down Utah, Take On Tennessee

Last updated on Monday, March 24, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - The Purdue Boilermakers advanced to round two of the NCAA Women’s Tournament with a 66-59 win over #17 Utah at Mackey Arena.

Pacers Wrap Up Three-Game Homestand

Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers can get a much-needed sweep of their three-game homestand with a victory tonight over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hoosiers Prepare For Tourney Matchup

Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2008

(RALEIGH, NC) - The Indiana Hoosiers will try to shake off their late-season struggles tonight when they face Arkansas in a first round NCAA Tournament game in Raleigh.

Boilermakers Advance In NCAA Tournament

Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Purdue Boilermakers advanced in the NCAA Tournament, defeating the Baylor Bears 90-79 in a first round game Thursday in Washington D.C.

Pacers Win Fourth Straight Home Game

Last updated on Thursday, March 20, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Flip Murray scored 22 points and Troy Murphy added a double-double as the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95.

Boilermakers Open NCAA Tourney Play Thursday

Last updated on Thursday, March 20, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Purdue Boilermakers open play in the NCAA Tournament this afternoon as they face Baylor in Washington, D.C.

Pacers Host Bobcats Wednesday Night

Last updated on Wednesday, March 19, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers will try to extend their three-game home winning streak tonight as they host the Charlotte Bobcats.

Colts Re-Sign Thomas To New Contract

Last updated on Wednesday, March 19, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Josh Thomas.

Gonso Leads Hoosier Basketball Coach Search

Last updated on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

(UNDATED) - In college basketball news, former Indiana University trustee Harry Gonso will head up the search committee to find a permanent replacement for Kelvin Sampson as men’s basketball coach.

Dunleavy Leads Pacers Win With 36

Last updated on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers snapped a two-game skid while extending their home winning streak to three with a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks.

Purdue Women Lead Off Tourney At Home

Last updated on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - The Purdue women’s basketball team will begin NCAA tournament play at home on Sunday.

Four Hoosier Tourney Teams Make Coaches Poll

Last updated on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

(UNDATED) - All four Indiana schools in the men’s NCAA Tournament are in the top 25 in this week’s ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll.

Pacers Deal With 5 Game Losing Streak

Last updated on Monday, March 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers try to snap a two-game skid tonight when they host the New York Knicks.

Tough Tourney Road Ahead For Hoosiers Squad

Last updated on Monday, March 17, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The Indiana Hoosiers’ late-season struggles dropped them to a #8 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Boilers Open Tourney Play In Nation's Captiol

Last updated on Monday, March 17, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - The Purdue Boilermakers are off to the nation’s capitol as they will open NCAA tournament play Thursday afternoon in Washington D.C. against Baylor.

Orlando Magic Mystify Pacers Squad

Last updated on Sunday, March 16, 2008

(ORLANDO, FL) - Hedo Turkoglu scored 27 points, including nine in the final five minutes to help the Orlando Magic pull away and clinch a playoff bid with a 122-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Semi-State Matchups Determine State Final Pairings

Last updated on Sunday, March 16, 2008

(UNDATED) - High School Basketball took center-stage Saturday with exciting Semi-State action.

Boilers-Hoosiers Downed In Big Ten Tourney Play

Last updated on Saturday, March 15, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Demetri McCamey scored 26 points, and Illinois beat #16 Purdue 74-67 in overtime Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Mavericks Dominate Pacers Squad

Last updated on Saturday, March 15, 2008

(DALLAS, TX) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and new backup point guard Tyronn Lue had 13 points in 15 minutes, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers, 116-97 Friday night.

Boilermakers Open Big Ten Tourney Play Friday Night

Last updated on Friday, March 14, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - #16 Purdue opens play in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament tonight as they face Illinois.

Hoosiers Start Big Ten Tourney Run, Ellis Returns To Team

Last updated on Friday, March 14, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The 20th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers open their Big Ten Tournament schedule tonight as they face number-six seed Minnesota.

Pacers Back On The Hardwood Friday Night

Last updated on Friday, March 14, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers return to action tonight as they open a two-game road trip in Dallas with the Mavericks.

Oden Practices Months After Knee Surgery

Last updated on Friday, March 14, 2008

(PORTLAND, OR) - Former Indiana Mister Basketball Greg Oden practiced for the first time with the Portland Trail Blazers since undergoing season-ending knee surgery.

Big Ten Tournament Gets Underway

Last updated on Thursday, March 13, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Big Ten men’s basketball tournament gets underway this afternoon at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Pacers Playoff Hopes Stay Alive By Staying Off The Court

Last updated on Thursday, March 13, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers don’t play again until Friday night when they open a two-game road trip in Dallas.

Painter Up For Naismith Coach Award

Last updated on Thursday, March 13, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue Basketball Coach Matt Painter is one of four finalists for the Naismith College Coach of the Year Award.

IU's Ellis' Tournament Status Still Up In The Air

Last updated on Thursday, March 13, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - There is still no word from interim Indiana University Basketball Coach Dan Dakich regarding the status of starting guard Jamarcus Ellis for Friday’s game in the Big Ten Tournament.

Orleans Bulldogs Postseason Dreams Over

Last updated on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Orleans Bulldogs fell to the Corydon Panthers in the regional championship game last night, 46-42.

Pacers Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Supersonics

Last updated on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-107 win over the Seattle Supersonics.

RCA Dome Bits Now On Sale Including Turf, Lockers

Last updated on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The RCA Dome’s insides are up for grabs. A live auction and sale is underway at www.buythedome.com.

Bulldogs Move To Regional Final

Last updated on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Orleans Bulldogs advanced to the Class A regional final Monday night by defeating the Tecumseh Braves, 54-39.

White Named Big Ten Player Of The Year

Last updated on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

(PARK RIDGE, IL) - Indiana senior center D.J. White is the Big Ten player of the year and Purdue Coach Matt Painter is the conference’s coach of the year.

Another Colt Signs With Tennesse

Last updated on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

(NASHVILLE, TN) - The Tennessee Titans have signed free agent guard Jake Scott.

Pacers Continue Struggle Towards Playoff Berth

Last updated on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers are back home after going winless on their three-game road trip.

Psst... Want a Piece Of The RCA Dome?

Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Want to own a piece of the RCA Dome? Now you can.

Hoosiers Upset In Overtime

Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008

(STATE COLLEGE, PA) - David Jackson scored 13 points and grabbed ten rebounds as Penn State upset #17 Indiana 68-64 in overtime.

Purdue Women Take Big Ten Women's Tourney

Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Kiki Freeman’s putback of her own miss as time expired gave the Purdue Boilermakers a 58-56 win over Illinois in the championship game of the Big Ten Women’S Basketball Tournament.

With Win, Boilers Claim Second Place In Big Ten

Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008

(ANN ARBOR, MI) - The 15th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers claimed sole possession of second place in the Big Ten with a 72-58 win at Michigan.

Postponed Regional Matchups Hit The Court Monday Night

Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008

(UNDATED) - Last weekend’s inclement weather forced several ISHAA regional games to be postponed to the start of this week.

Pacers Winless Following Road Trip

Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers are back home after going winless on their three-game road trip.

Orleans Bulldogs Regional Matchup Postponed

Last updated on Saturday, March 08, 2008

(UNDATED) - The regional matchup between the Orleans Bulldogs and Tecumseh has been postponed until Monday night due to recent winter weather.

Pacers' Harrison Suspended Following Locker Room Outburst

Last updated on Saturday, March 08, 2008

(UNDATED) - Indiana Pacers center David Harrison has been suspended one game for “conduct detrimental to the team.”

Kellen Lewis Suspended From IU Squad

Last updated on Friday, March 07, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University quarterback Kellen Lewis has been suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

Pacers Topped By San Antonio

Last updated on Friday, March 07, 2008

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) - The San Antonio Spurs won their eleventh game in a row as they took out the Indiana Pacers 108-97.

Hoosiers Close Big Ten Gap, Defeat Golden Gophers

Last updated on Thursday, March 06, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Eric Gordon scored 20 points and D.J. White added 17 in his final game at Assembly Hall as the 17th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers defeated Minnesota 69-55.

Rockets Defeat Pacers, Win 16 Straight

Last updated on Thursday, March 06, 2008

(HOUSTON, TX) - The Houston Rockets set a franchise record with their 16th-consecutive win as they defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-99.

Brayton Signs With Raiders, Decision Based On Playing Time

Last updated on Thursday, March 06, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Free agent defensive end Tyler Brayton has chosen to sign with the Carolina Panthers rather than the Indianapolis Colts.

Road Gets Tougher For Pacers Squad

Last updated on Wednesday, March 05, 2008

(HOUSTON, TX) - The Indiana Pacers open a key three-game road trip tonight in Houston against the surging Rockets.

Hoosiers Celebrate Seniors Wednesday Night

Last updated on Wednesday, March 05, 2008

(UNDATED) - There are two games on tonight’s men’s college basketball schedule.

Purdue Loses Big Ten Lead With Loss At Ohio State

Last updated on Wednesday, March 05, 2008

(COLUMBUS, OH) - Purdue’s chances for a Big Ten championship took a major hit as the 15th-ranked Boilermakers lost at Ohio State 80-77 in overtime.

Indy To Host Big 10 Events For Next Five Years

Last updated on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Big Ten’s coaches helped tip the scale toward Indianapolis to host the men’s and women’s championship games for the next five years.

Boilermakers To Top Big Ten Rankings With Win

Last updated on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

(COLUMBUS, OH) - The Purdue Boilermakers will try to take sole possession of first place tonight when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus.

Butler, Purdue Up, Hoosiers Down In Coaches Poll

Last updated on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

(UNDATED) - Butler, Purdue, Indiana and Notre Dame are ranked in this week’s ESPN/USA Today men’s college basketball coaches poll.

Despite Tough Road, Pacers Back In Playoff Race

Last updated on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers find themselves in the hunt entering a key three-game road trip that begins Wednesday night in Houston.

Colts Looking To Sign Another Defensive End?

Last updated on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Colts are trying to sign free agent defensive end Tyler Brayton according to a published report.

Bulldogs Clinch 6th Straight Sectional Title

Last updated on Monday, March 03, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - The second ranked Orleans Bulldogs were victorious Saturday night as they claimed another sectional title by defeating the Springs Valley Blackhawks, 32-24.

Pacers Win Two In A Row This Weekend

Last updated on Monday, March 03, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-106.

Michigan State Dominates Hoosier Squad

Last updated on Monday, March 03, 2008

(EAST LANSING, MI) - The #12 Indiana Hoosiers ran into a buzzsaw in East Lansing, getting blown out by the 15th-ranked Michigan State Spartans 103-74.

Stars Fall To New Albany In Sectional

Last updated on Saturday, March 01, 2008

(SEYMOUR) - 14 first quarter turnovers plagued the BNL Stars in their loss to the New Albany Bulldogs Friday night, 62-49.

Pacers Break Losing Streak At Air Canada Centre

Last updated on Saturday, March 01, 2008

Mike Dunleavy scored 36 points, matching his career high, and Kareem Rush added 23 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers broke a four-game losing streak with a 122-111 win over the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.

Bulldogs Move To Sectional Final

Last updated on Saturday, March 01, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - The Orleans Bulldogs claimed victory against the Northeast Dubois Jeeps this Friday night, 65-44.


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