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The DadBall Era: Paul Georges Don’t Grow On Trees

If Paul George were to get traded today or if he is simply allowed to up and leave at some point hereafter, his Pacers tombstone would be brutally plain and to-the-point, if Sports Radio Guy had his way: 2010–2017 Paul George was, by some accounts, a superstar in the NBA. He was breathtakingly talented on some […]

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Basketball Diary: Hoosiers Behind the Scenes

To the extent that Milan’s victory inspired ‘Hoosiers,’ one could argue that ‘Hoosiers’ returned the favor, enshrining the game in the country’s collective sports-history consciousness. And here, to mark the 50th anniversary of the game that ‘Hoosiers’ celebrates, former Milan players and the film’s cast and crew hold court on making a sports movie for the ages.

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Tamika’s Last Shot

Fever great Tamika Catchings—regarded by many as the one player in the history of the WNBA who had quietly, selflessly changed the game—is heading for the Hall of Fame.

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Home at Last: Pacer Jeff Teague’s “Dreams Come True” on Return to Indy

Teague has always felt passionate about his hometown—and has the ink to prove it. He got a Colts tattoo on his left arm a few years ago, then added the Indianapolis skyline, the 317 area code, and I-465 to his Hoosier sleeve.

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Caught in the Middle: What Is Indiana’s Brand?

Starting now, Hoosiers will mark two centuries of Indiana history with a yearlong party. But what, exactly, are we commemorating?

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Larry Bird’s Greatest Shot Was The One He Didn’t Take

Forty years ago, Larry Bird passed on a chance at big-time basketball. The small-town star left Bob Knight’s IU team before a single game and returned home.

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B is for Basketball

And this, truth be told, is what I have always wanted for my child: I want her to be a Hoosier.

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Home Ties: Five Movies Filmed in Indiana

How many of these locally filmed movies have you seen?

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IM Archives: The Ron Goodbye of Metta World Peace

“You could mark that night as the beginning of a period that was not good for our franchise,” says Donnie Walsh. “It really hurt us dramatically.”

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Pacers’ New Hickory Uniforms

“George LOVE the new uniforms, nice throwback. But more importantly, LOVE that your hair color matches new uniforms.” – @ReggieMillerTNT

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Speed Read: Fever Coach Stephanie White

Stephanie White suits up to coach the Fever. The Fever’s home season-opener is June 6 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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The Hoosierist: Dropping the Ball

How did the Pacers get their name? And why do some IndyGo buses make a melodic whistling noise?

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Can Tom Crean Coach? Four Experts Weigh In

“He surely understands what Indiana basketball means to the state,” says ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg. “And it looks to me like his players are having a blast playing for him.”

Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
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Seeing Red: Will IU Basketball Fans Ever Like Tom Crean Again?

“Everybody’s expectations are the same—mine, Tom’s, Hoosier Nation, the players,” says Fred Glass. “Hang a sixth banner.”

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Tweets of the Week: Obama Does Indy Edition

Via @GoIndyGo: “You know Indy is a world class city when we can handle the President of the United States and @DaveCoulier on the same day.”

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