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INDIANAPOLIS–We control our own destiny. That has been the message from the Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen to his team this week. They will face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. On Wednesday, Steichen said with safety Julian Blackmon out for the rest of the season, it presents an opportunity for other guys to […] The post Colts Playoff Hopes: They Control Their Own Destiny appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

HOUSTON — Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a 123-117 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night with 33 points and 10 assists. He hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left in the game.   This win ends the Pacers three-game losing streak, marking their first victory on the road since December […] The post Haliburton’s 33 Points Sends Pacers Past Rockets, 123-117 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Butler Bulldogs were supposed to fly into Providence the night before their game with the Friars. But, mechanical issues with their plane squashed those plans. Tired, jet-lagged, and mentally exhausted no less, the Bulldogs took off from Indy at 7:30 this morning for a Noon tipoff in Rhode Island. The Dawgs […] The post Devine Providence: The Friars Pull Away In OT Despite Butler Comeback appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

ATLANTA, GA.–The Indianapolis Colts will face the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday on Christmas Eve. The Colts are 8-6 and right in the heart of the AFC playoff race. Atlanta is 6-8. They haven’t been eliminated from postseason contention, but they need to win their last three games and possibly get some help in order to […] The post Colts Coach Discusses Upcoming Game Against Atlanta appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

MEMPHIS — Ja Morant made a strong comeback in his first home game after serving a 25-game suspension, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 116-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Morant scored 20 points and dished out eight assists.   Pacers forward Obi Toppin led the Pacers, scoring 22 points and making […] The post Morant Leads Grizzlies to 116-103 Victory Over Pacers appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The Indiana Hoosier men’s basketball team dominated the North Alabama Lions Thursday night at Assembly Hall 83-66. Indiana led by as many as 25 points in the game. It was Malik Reneau who led Indiana with 25 points on 10-14 shooting and knocked down all four of the three-point shots he took. Indiana shot […] The post Hoosiers Dominate North Alabama appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — With Christmas right around the corner, one famous Hoosier athlete helped 30 kids have an extra-special holiday. Pacers All-Star player Tyrese Haliburton worked with local organizations to help children on the east side of Indianapolis get clothes, shoes, and other items. The point guard does this as part of his “Haliburton’s Holiday Hoopla” […] The post Pacers’ Star Tyrese Haliburton Goes Christmas Shopping With Kids appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 144-113, ending their four-game losing streak. Buddy Hield scored 25 points, while Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and 13 assists. The Pacers shot 61% from the field, made 28 of 30 free throws, and led by 33 points at one point.   Aaron Nesmith added 19 […] The post Pacers Halt Four-Game Losing Streak, Overpower Hornets 144-113 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Don Schumacher is known for many things in the world of drag racing. A competitor, a businessman, a safety pioneer, and a winner are among them. Schumacher, who had been going through a rough battle with lung cancer, died this week at the age of 79. Getting his start as a match-racer […] The post Drag Racing Legend, Safety Pioneer, Don Schumacher Dies At 79 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Butler Bulldogs are out to prove people wrong this season. That’s according to Posh Alexander who helped lead the Bulldogs to a 74-64 victory over Georgetown to open Big East play Tuesday inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. “You know, everybody talked down on us,” Alexander said. ‘They talked bad about us, saying that we […] The post Butler Overcomes Slow Shooting Night Beating Georgetown In Big East Opener appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.