Tweets of the Week: April 1-6
Standout moments from the 18-year pro’s lustrous career, spent entirely with the Indiana Pacers and culminating with an NBA Finals appearance in 2000. Miller competed in 1,389 games for the Pacers. He made 2,560 three-pointers in his career, then an NBA record. That mark has since been eclipsed by Ray Allen.
Highlights from statements made to the press. Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner: “The 18 jersey will never be worn again by a Colt on the field.” Manning spoke graciously about the city of Indianapolis, the Colts organization, his teammates, and fans. “This town, and this team, mean so much to me. It truly has been […]
Indiana Mr. Basketball candidate Gary Harris hits an incredible, long-range three-pointer that banks off the backboard. Class 4A No. 1 Hamilton Southeastern beats No. 3 North Central 86-83 in the first round of their IHSAA sectional.
If we’re going to pillory hip-hop sensation M.I.A.—and plenty of folks have done so since she flipped the bird while performing with Madonna Sunday night—we had better consider what that reaction implies. In a word: sexism. Plain and simple. Hear me out before bringing on the bromides.
Fifty pizzas from Papa John’s: That’s what Sunday night’s halftime show performer fed her posse on Wednesday night, if that bastion of journalism known as TMZ is to be believed. Indiana-born “Papa” John Schnatter’s store reported a reduced-rate bill of $467, with a “very decent” tip. Madonna footed the bill herself. (Duh.)
