INDIANAPOLIS – The talking points were real and from the heart. Chris Ballard spent nearly 50 minutes Friday admitting mistakes and offering a vision of how he’ll go about learning from and correcting them. It was mea culpa on steroids. But that had to be the tenor of Ballard’s season-ending meeting with the media. Anything else would have rung hollow. These are Jim … [Read more...] about Success of Colts (Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen) rests with Anthony Richardson
Franklin, Nelson among AP's All-Pro selections
INDIANAPOLIS – Two Indianapolis Colts players are among the NFL’s best. The Associated Press named linebacker Zaire Franklin and guard Quenton Nelson as Second Team All-Pros. Franklin led the league in tackles, finishing with 173 (93 solo) in 17 starts. He added 3.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 6 passes defensed, 2 interceptions and 5 forced fumbles. It marks his first … [Read more...] about Franklin, Nelson among AP's All-Pro selections
'It falls on me': Ballard grateful for another chance, says running it back was a 'mistake'
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard typically uses his end-of-the-season news conference to unburden himself. This year was no different. With the Colts finishing 8-9 and out of the postseason picture—another disappointing season for a GM whose teams have been to the playoffs only twice since 2017—Ballard fell on the sword. "Just … [Read more...] about 'It falls on me': Ballard grateful for another chance, says running it back was a 'mistake'
Siakam scores 26 in Pacers' victory over the Bulls
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Thomas Bryant added a season-high 22 and two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton had 16 points and 13 assists in the Indiana Pacers' 129-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Siakam made 11 of 17 shots from the field to help Indiana win its fourth straight, all by 10 or more points. Bryant had eight rebounds as … [Read more...] about Siakam scores 26 in Pacers' victory over the Bulls
Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 points to help Pacers beat Nets 113-99
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-99 on Monday night. Pascal Siakam contributed 19 points and Obi Toppin scored 11 for the Pacers, who have won three straight and nine of 12. Day'Ron Sharpe had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrese Martin added 15 points and Noah Clowney scored 14 … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 points to help Pacers beat Nets 113-99