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• Omer Mayer Compared to Undrafted Purdue Alum as Expert Details Backcourt Fit With Braden Smith
Former Clemson guard compares Purdue's Omer Mayer to a Boilermaker legend while talking about his fit with Braden Smith....2025
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• Purdue Forward Weighs in on How Much Omer Mayer’s Presence Will Ease the Load on Braden Smith
Omer Mayer joins Purdue to ease Braden Smith’s load, providing scoring, playmaking, and versatility as the Boilermakers gear up for 2025-26 success....2025
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• Purdue’s Fletcher Loyer Opens Up on What He Gives Braden Smith Grief About on and off the Court
Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer opens up about his four-year partnership with Braden Smith, revealing what he really thinks of his backcourt teammate....2025
• Matt Painter Reveals How He Handled the Braden Smith Factor to Land Omer Mayer’s Purdue Commitment
Matt Painter’s honest recruiting pitch won Omer Maier to Purdue, focusing on development over empty promises and a pathway to future leadership....2025
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• Purdue HC Matt Painter Weighs In After Omer Mayer Calls Braden Smith His Closest Comparison
Israeli freshman Omer Mayer found his basketball comparison after two years of searching, but coach Matt Painter says there's more to the story....2025
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• Purdue’s Omer Mayer Compares Himself to Braden Smith While Owning Up to Weaknesses
Purdue’s new star Omer Mayer isn’t hiding flaws. Instead, he’s owning them while boldly claiming he plays like Braden Smith....2025
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• Colts OT Blake Freeland fractures leg in Saturday’s preseason game

Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Blake Freeland appeared to suffer a gruesome, severe leg injury during Saturday’s preseason loss against the Green Bay Packers. His head coach, Shane Steichen, confirmed postgame that it’s a fractured leg: Freeland came in relief of injured veteran starter Braden Smith at right tackle on Saturday and has been competing throughout […]...2025
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• Colts defense wreaks havoc in red zone sessions, while offense delivers in 2-minute drills

Indianapolis Colts edge rushers Laiatu Latu #97 and rookie J.T. Tuimoloau #91 speak together during warmups at training camp — July 25, 2025. | Thomas Butler-Guerrero “That is a base call deal right now when it comes to that,” Anarumo said. “So, we don’t do a whole lot and we are just getting used to the mechanics of signaling from the sideline on the ball. So, we kept it really simple out...2025
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• Could the Colts Trade for Terry McLaurin?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Washington Commanders’ top Wide Receiver has requested a trade on Thursday. Could the Colts swing a trade for Indiana’s 2013 Mr. Football to return back home? Washington Commanders Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin has long been a fan favorite of Indianapolis football fans, with his football journey beginning with the Cathedral Fighting Irish. In 2013...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Journal: Offense Boils Then Simmers; Laiatu Latu Dominates

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts’ first-ever training camp night practice was a smash hit. Westfield, IN — For the first time, the Indianapolis Colts hosted a nighttime practice for training camp. With two massive light fixtures illuminating Grand Park’s southernmost field, aka Field 2, the 2025-26 Colts got a taste of primetime football exactly one wee...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Journal: Both QBs Stacking Days

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Since the pads have come on, both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are beginning to find a groove within the Colts’ offense. Westfield, IN — The weather isn’t the only thing heating up at Grand Park Sports Campus. Both quarterbacks have stacked strong showings to kick off the full-padded practices and can attribute their con...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Position Preview: Offensive Line

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts offensive line will feature two new starters, one of which will become the first starting center in the Ballard era not named Ryan Kelly. Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2025-26 season with a new look starting offensive line. The big three of Quenton Nelson, Bernhard Raimann, and Braden Smith provide so...2025
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• Braden Smith is set to help the Colts revamped o-line after time away

Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Smith is an important piece of the Colts offense, so his return is highly anticipated. Braden Smith had quite the 2024. His journey on the field was cut short with the Indianapolis Colts as he had to seek treatment for his OCD. It was so bad that he considered retirement and even taking his own life. Missing the last five games of the season was the furthest thin...2025
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• Unheralded Colts’ players who could carve out a role in training camp

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Looking at this year’s depth chart, at least on paper, it seems like the starting positions are pretty much set, barring injuries or surprises. Other than the quarterback battle, which will be well documented, there are a few roles on the team that are up for grabs, and a strong training camp will help these player’s chances of securi...2025
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• Ranking the Most Dangerous Position Groups in the AFC South

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images With the NFL Draft and the majority of offseason moves now complete, we took a look at the landscape of the AFC South to determine which position groups are primed to dominate the division in 2025. In the coming weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars, along with the rest of the AFC South, will report to their respective training camp locations to put the ...2025
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• Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa Lead Historic 2026 NBA Draft Class In Early Mock

The 2026 NBA Draft features unprecedented star power at the top, with four franchise-caliber prospects leading a class that NBA executives consider historically talented. ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo released an updated 2026 NBA mock draft, projecting Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson to the Washington Wizards with the first overall pick. The 6-foot-6 guard earned the top spot after a pheno...2025
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• Purdue’s basketball exorcism took them all over the world. There’s only one stop left

Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Purdue had to travel the globe to bury their past forever GLENDALE, AZ. — The Purdue Boilermakers needed a vacation after suffering one of the most devastating losses in college basketball history. Fortunately, they already had a couple big ones planned. The Boilermakers boarded a plane to Munich, Germany in early Aug. to shed their skin ...2024
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"The Colts' Braden Smith told the Indianapolis Star he struggled with a type of OCD that prompted him to spend 48 days in a treatment facility last year and to ultimately resort a psychedelic drug that he believes helped save him."

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"Only this time, Edey made his free throws, Braden Smith made a clutch layup, and Purdue survived."

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"4 run blocking grade, which is well ahead of the next-best offensive tackle (Braden Smith, 86."

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"Interim head coach Jeff Saturday said Braden Smith did not practice on Friday after tweaking his back."

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"Colts sign right tackle Braden Smith to contract extension reportedly worth $70 million"

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"The Colts will not have right tackle Braden Smith for Sunday’s game against the Steelers."

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• Omer Mayer Compared to Undrafted Purdue Alum as Expert Details Backcourt Fit With Braden Smith
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• Purdue, Florida, Houston, UConn Headline ESPN's September College Basketball Rankings

Purdue remains atop the college basketball rankings for September, with the top 25 unchanged from August as teams prepare for the upcoming season. The Boilermakers hold their position with returning Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith leading championship aspirations. ESPN's latest rankings show stability across college basketball's elite programs heading into practice season. Florida, Houston...2025
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• Colts defense wreaks havoc in red zone sessions, while offense delivers in 2-minute drills
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• Could the Colts Trade for Terry McLaurin?
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Journal: Offense Boils Then Simmers; Laiatu Latu Dominates
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• Bernhard Raimann contract numbers: Comparing the Colts OT to the rest of the NFL

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We take a closer look at the Bernhard Raimann contract numbers The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the more up-and-down teams in recent years, which has also coincided with their draft success. Banking heavily on traits, the Colts have hit on a few major picks, but have also had their fair share of misses. One of those hits was 20...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Journal: Practice 2

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The second day of camp saw some of the day one rust knocked off as installation slowly but surely ramped up. Westfield, IN — The second practice of Colts training camp was a scorching one. Hitting 90+ degrees Fahrenheit in the morning was nothing to scoff at, and a subsequent rest day for the team’s biggest veterans showcased j...2025
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• PFF ranks Colts as having Top 5 NFL o-line headed into 2025 campaign

The Colts continue to boast one of the league’s elite offensive line units, even in the aftermath of some change. Despite some key losses, PFF still ranks the Indianapolis Colts as having a Top 5 offensive line headed into the 2025 campaign—with the 5th best spot: 5. Indianapolis Colts The Colts watched center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries depart to the Vikings in free agency, but this unit i...2025
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• Ideal Blueprint for Omer Mayer’s Purdue Role, How He Measures Up to Braden Smith Broken Down by Expert
Expert analyst claims Omer Mayer compares favorably to Braden Smith and scores better than Purdue's All-American guard as a freshman....2025
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• Purdue, Florida, Houston, UConn Headline ESPN's September College Basketball Rankings
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• Colts defense wreaks havoc in red zone sessions, while offense delivers in 2-minute drills
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Journal: Both QBs Stacking Days
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• Colts OL Coach Tony Sparano Jr. says the plan is for second-year OL Matt Goncalves to start at RG

The second-year offensive lineman has officially been deemed the starter for the 2025-26 season. After months of speculation and presumption, Indianapolis Colts offensive line Coach Tony Sparano Jr. revealed to local media earlier today that the plan is for second-year tackle Matt Goncalves to slide into right guard and start in place of Will Fries for at least the 2025-26 season. As alluded to, t...2025
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• What is the Colts’ biggest need after the draft?

Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images The draft has come and gone and all eyes are on the start of mini camp and eventually training camp. The Colts did a good job of addressing some needs in free agency and in the draft, but still have some holes left. What are those holes and what is the biggest remaining need(s)? Linebacker Zaire Franklin might be a tackling machine, but he’...2025
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• Colts Mock Draft 3.0: Potential first round scenarios

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tomorrow is the most important day of the off-season, and the most entertaining one too, as the NFL Draft kicks off. The Colts have the #14 pick, and there are plenty of scenarios that will unfold as the picks move on. We will be taking a look at them and what odds I (arbitrarely) assing them. Pick Tyler Warren at #14 - 35% The Colts ...2025
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• Braden Smith is set to help the Colts revamped o-line after time away
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• Training camp outlook of Colts 2025 draft class

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts OTA’s — June 11, 2025 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. | Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts managed to address a variety of different position groups during free agency and the NFL Draft to revamp the roster ahead of the 2025 ...2025
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• Longtime ESPN draft guru gives Colts ‘B’ overall grade for 2025 NFL Draft class

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could be better, could be worse... According to ESPN longtime NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts earned a ‘B’ grade from their 2025 draft class—which was highlighted by first round pick and one of this year’s top tight ends Tyler Warren: Indianapolis Colts: B Top needs entering the draft: Tight end,...2025
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• Final Colts’ Draft Thoughts

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images So, as we try to savor this week for as long as possible, here are my thoughts on the draft regarding the Colts. This is my favorite and least favorite week of the year. On one hand, the NFL Draft is so close and the excitement is at an all-time high. But on the other hand, once this week is over, we have nothing to talk about until ...2025
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• Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch for the Colts - Part 5

Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In this series, we’ll look at 3 draft prospects who would be great fits for the Colts in any round. We’re back for another season of the “3 prospects to watch for” series. This season, every position will be evaluated as the Colts can justify using a high draft pick on pretty much any spot on the team. Here are th...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 9, 2025

William Purnell-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals are cooking in Kauffman. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers catches up with Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen after crossing the coveted ten-year mark in MLB service time and picking up the win on Monday. Lorenzen allowed just one run on five hits, struck out three and didn’t walk a batter in his second start of the season, all en route to h...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs named 4th most complete team heading into draft

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, April 9 The latest Pete Prisco 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Team trades into top five for Ashton Jeanty; three QBs taken in Round 1 | CBS Sports Round 1 - Pick 31 Josh Simmons OT Ohio State • Sr • 6’5” / 317 lbs Simmons is coming off a torn patellar tendon, but he is the best left tackle in this class when healthy — and it’s not cl...2025
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• Colts’ Braden Smith bravely discloses crippling battling with OCD—regarding last season’s late absence

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Mental health really matters, and the Colts’ Braden Smith for the first time publicly, courageously disclosed his life-threatening battle with his once crippling OCD. Per the Indianapolis Star’s Joel Erickson, Indianapolis Colts starting veteran right right tackle Braden Smith has been ‘battling for his life’—after admittedly suffering from crippling OC...2025
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• Colts sign right tackle Braden Smith to contract extension reportedly worth $70 million
Smith was selected by Indy in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft...2021
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• Purdue’s basketball exorcism took them all over the world. There’s only one stop left
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• Colts' Smith details struggle with severe OCD
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• March Madness’ 50 best players, ranked for 2025 men’s NCAA tournament

Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images Let’s rank the best players in the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament College basketball is in a state of transition, and so too is the idea of the modern college basketball star. The defining players in the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament do not fit in any particular box. They come from every corner of the world, in all shapes and sizes, each with their own idiosyncratic stren...2025
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• Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings preview, prediction: On Paper

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A statistical breakdown, preview and score prediction for Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. The Detroit Lions are entering uncharted territories this week as they face the Minnesota Vikings in a crucial Week 16 matchup. The Lions’ task is simple: win one more game and they’ve clinched the division for the first time in over 30 years. Ca...2023
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• Sweet 16 teams, ranked by their national title chances in men’s March Madness

Photo by Joe Murphy/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Let’s rank the Sweet 16 field in 2024 men’s NCAA tournament by their national championship chances. The first weekend of the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament had it all. There were upsets (bye, Kentucky), there were new stars born (hello, D.J. Burns and Jack Gohlke), and there were exciting finishes. After four days, the tournament is now left wit...2024
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• PFF ranks Colts O-line third-best in NFL

Indianapolis Colts attempt ‘tush push’ at the goal line against the New England Patriots at Deutsche Bank Park — November 12, 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. | Photo by Ralf Ibing - firo sportphoto/Getty Images Gardner Minshew was one of five quarterbacks – who attempted at least 10 passes in Week 10 – to not have been sacked. Colts head coach Shane Steichen must carry the time stone...2023
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• Bengals vs. Colts Injury Report: Chase Brown limited; Jonathan Taylor still out

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals just had a walkthrough today, but there are a few players on the injury report worth keeping an eye on The Cincinnati Bengals are heading into their Week 14 game against the Indianapolis Colts missing their franchise quarterback, but they showed they can win without Joe Burrow. Last week, backup quarterback Downtown Jake Brown (I th...2023
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 5’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images First day in full pads, gang! Coming off the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts were back at it again on Monday at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana for ‘Day 5’ of team training camp, and for the first time in full pads! Here are some of the key takeaways from members of the local media: Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Spor...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Journal: Practice 2
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• PFF ranks Colts as having Top 5 NFL o-line headed into 2025 campaign
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• Men’s college basketball rankings: Breaking down the top 25 teams after NBA Draft declaration deadline

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Here’s our early top 25 rankings for the upcoming men’s college basketball season. After two months of portal madness and dozens of stay-or-go NBA Draft decisions, we finally have a pretty clear picture of what most rosters are going to look like for the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. With that in mind, let’s update some early rankings. 1. Hou...2025
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• Colts OL Coach Tony Sparano Jr. says the plan is for second-year OL Matt Goncalves to start at RG
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• Men’s college basketball top 25 rankings after transfer portal closed

Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The team that came excruciatingly close to cutting down the nets in 2025 is the early favorite to get the job done in 2026. The moving and shaking is far from finished, but the closing of the transfer portal leaves us with more clarity about the landscape of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season than we had three weeks ...2025
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• Colts Depth Chart: Projecting the roster ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images What are the Colts’ glaring roster deficiencies headed into the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday evening? The Indianapolis Colts are almost on the clock with the 14th overall pick in this Thursday evening’s first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. While the Colts have addressed a number of needs in free agency, namely at safety, cornerback, and quarterback, there rem...2025
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• Colts make potential surprise pick in NFL.com next gen stats mock draft

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts get their potential right tackle of the future here, but is this actually the right play value-wise? According to NFL.com Next Gen Stats’ Mike Band, the Indianapolis Colts will make a potential surprise pick with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio state offensive tackle Josh Simmons: 14. Indianapo...2025
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• Sweet 16 teams, ranked by national championship chances in 2025 men’s March Madness

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Let’s rank the 16 teams still standing in the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament by their national championship chances. The 2025 men’s NCAA tournament will certainly not go down in history for upsets and Cinderellas. The favorites held serve during the opening weekend of March Madness, setting up some high-powered matchups in the Sweet 16 and beyond. All four No. ...2025
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• Live updates: Colts’ 2025 free agency tracker

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Follow every Colts’ live update during the first day of NFL Free Agency. Our writing staff at Stampede Blue will keep you updated on the latest Indianapolis Colts’ free agency news, rumors, buzz, and speculation—and please feel free to comment below. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings free agent QB Sam Darnold, a speculate...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: We Think It is JJ Time

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Sam Darnold chapter may not be closed yet I still am a little upset that the Bears for Joe Thuney for a 2026 4th. I would have given up the 3rd with the hope of getting back a 6th. You are talking All Pro caliber left guard. The Vikings needed that bad. I know some will say he is going to be 33 but do these same people want to g...2025
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The yearly draft leak article is months away, but we can look at how we get there, now. Welcome to the first article in the series that gets us to the 2025 Chris Ballard NFL Draft Leak. An unofficial Indianapolis Colts annual tradition. Compiling the draft leak article is a labor of love but it’s a process I realized I could do a better job documenting. Normally I ju...2025
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