http://www.pharostribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_087001651.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_087001651.html MIAMI (AP) — Tempers flared during the game and more fighting words came afterward. At least the Miami Heat were able to leave happily. Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_084002634.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_084002634.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ben Wallace couldn’t make free throws, so he made up for it by doing what he does best — playing great defense. Sat, 18 Mar 2006 00:17:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_077001911.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_077001911.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ron Artest has never heard an Indiana crowd boo so loudly. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:13:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_072011500.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_072011500.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have hollered to anyone who would listen that they are serious about building a winner. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:23:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_058232434.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_058232434.html The Indianapolis Colts have sold the naming rights for their new downtown stadium to California-based Lucas Oil Co., according to media reports. Mon, 13 Feb 2006 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_044234525.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_044234525.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Forget about job security, embattled Indiana coach Mike Davis would simply like to see the fans support his players.Davis, who missed Saturday’s game with flulike symptoms, felt well enough Monday to criticize fans and the media for creating the negative environment he believes has sent the Hoosiers’ basketball team into its latest tailspin. Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_360235602.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_360235602.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts still don’t know when Tony Dungy will return as coach.They do know they will be grieving with him Tuesday at the funeral of his 18-year-old son, who died in his Tampa, Fla., apartment last week, an apparent suicide.“I think it will be great for coach Dungy and I think it will be great for our team, our coaching staff and those people in the building who work with him day to day,” Jim Caldwell, who is running the Colts in Dungy’s absence, said Monday. Sat, 24 Dec 2005 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_358182127.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_358182127.html By The Associated PressThe New Orleans Saints had to figure they’d lost a game just about every way possible.Think again.Jason Hanson rushed onto the field and kicked a 39-yard knuckleball field goal as the final seconds ticked off, giving the Detroit Lions a 13-12 victory Saturday in a game that, for three quarters, featured the worst of two of the NFL’s tailenders. Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_347000908.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_347000908.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ron Artest’s days with the Indiana Pacers appear to be over.Artest, suspended most of last season for his role in one of the worst brawls in American sports, said over the weekend that he wants out, his past haunts him in Indianapolis and the team would be better off without him.Team president and chief executive Donnie Walsh said Monday he didn’t like Artest taking the issue to the media first, but he would try to work out a trade. Sun, 11 Dec 2005 21:58:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_345215906.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_345215906.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With most of their goals accomplished, the Indianapolis Colts can now turn their attention to history.But don’t expect them to look too far ahead.Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes to Marvin Harrison, Mike Vanderjagt kicked four field goals and the Colts remained unbeaten with a 26-18 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.Indy became the fourth team in NFL history to start 13-0, locked up a third consecutive division title and secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The team has little left to play for over the final three games. Sat, 10 Dec 2005 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_344001532.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_344001532.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Although the Indianapolis Colts remain the NFL’s lone unbeaten team, the season has been bittersweet for wide receiver Brandon Stokley and linebacker Rob Morris.Both Stokley — who caught 68 passes for 1,077 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Colts a year ago — and Morris have seen their playing time cut significantly this season as the team has rolled to a 12-0 record going into Sunday’s game against Jacksonville (9-3). Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_340000300.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_340000300.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — History can wait for the Indianapolis Colts.Sure, they’re one of only five NFL teams to go 12-0 and are getting deluged daily with questions about staying undefeated.But this week, the Colts insist, there are more pressing concerns.A win over their toughest AFC South rival, Jacksonville, would wrap up the division title, give them a first-round bye, possibly even home-field advantage through the playoffs. Coach Tony Dungy has instructed his players to forget about anything else. Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_339003750.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_339003750.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are making perfection look easier every week.Now they’ll have a chance to keep their historic quest going in the playoffs, too.With the Triplets in sync and the defense producing another physically dominant performance Sunday, Tennessee never had a chance as the Colts rolled to a 35-3 victory to clinch a playoff spot and remain the NFL’s only unbeaten team. Sun, 27 Nov 2005 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_331235236.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_331235236.html By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThere’s a reason the Chicago Bears are being compared to the old Monsters of the Midway.Alex Brown sacked Chris Simms to force a fumble that set up Chicago’s only touchdown, and the Bears kept Tampa Bay out of the end zone until the fourth quarter in a 13-10 victory.The Bears (8-3) still needed some help to ensure their first seven-game winning streak since 1986, prevailing after Matt Bryant missed a potential tying 29-yard field goal attempt for the Bucs (7-4) with 2:47 to go. Tue, 08 Nov 2005 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_312141116.html http://www.pharostribune.com/prosports/local_story_312141116.html The question of when Peyton Manning would win his first road game against the New England Patriots has been answered. Now, he and his Indianapolis Colts face a more pleasant one:When — if ever — will they lose their first game this season?