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6 days, 18 hours ago

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

INDIANAPOLIS — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto when he lobbed a fateful lateral across the field toward quarterback Anthony Richardson. “We’ve talked about those,” Steichen said, …

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3 weeks ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Associated Press

— Anthony Richardson has been through a bit of everything during his first two NFL seasons. The first-year play-caller’s unit has surrendered 603 passing yards over the past two games, including a 317-yard, four-touchdown day last week to Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa. Richardson has caused defenses problems the last two weeks while posting two of his three best single-game passer ratings …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young QBs Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye bring new look to Colts-Pats rivalry

Associated Press

Indianapolis at New England Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Colts by 2 1/2. If Bortolini doesn’t play, veteran Danny Pinter would likely start.. Patriots DE Deatrich Wise Jr., who is tied for the team lead with five sacks, has missed the past two games with foot injury. The Colts have not allowed a sack in three games …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. And on Sunday, they finally responded by neutralizing Chicago’s ground game, forcing quarterback Caleb Williams to throw 52 times in a crucial 21-16 victory. You want to withstand, withhold and show who you are.” The Colts certainly showed they could problem solve after starting Week 3 bruised …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Linus Lundqvist is the surprise pole sitter for IndyCar event at Road America

Associated Press

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Linus Lundqvist called it one of the craziest rounds of qualifying he’d ever encountered. “I kind of came in wanting to rebuild my confidence.” Before this weekend, Lundqvist’s best starting position in IndyCar was 17th. “We’ll see where it goes later in the year.” Dixon overtook Palou for the lead by winning the Detroit Grand Prix …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyle Larson’s bid to run The Double ends in disappointment after bad weather intervenes

Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson spent a year preparing to run the double. “What I thought could be one of the best days of my life quickly turned into one of the most disappointing ones I’ve ever experienced,” Larson said on social media Monday, roughly 12 hours after storms in Charlotte prevented him from climbing into his No. When rain …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ericsson’s early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Ericsson’s challenging May ended Sunday the same way it began — with a crash. Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 champion and 2023 runner-up, failed to complete a lap as rookie Tom Blomqvist’s car got too low on the rumble strip coming through the first turn, spun up the track and collided with Ericsson’s No. I just can’t …

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7 months ago

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dropped back to pass Wednesday, rolled to his left to evade pressure and launched the football down the sideline. He wants to be physical, and that is what’s going to get him hurt.’ That’s not the case.” Colts coach Shane Steichen expected Richardson to be a little rusty during OTAs, evidenced by a late throw across …

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7 months ago

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience as the NASCAR superstar prepares to make his debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Memorial Day weekend. 17 Arrow McLaren asked: “Do we get to glove up?” So on a hot, sunny Tuesday at the speedway, there was Larson — just as he …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice Thursday, leaving their teams with a lot of extra work ahead of qualifying this weekend. “I think we were in good shape,” Ericsson said, “but obviously you have a big crash like this, it sets everything back …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts weren’t supposed to be here, playing a prime-time game in Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs. “One thing I’ve learned is how scrappy, how tough this team is,” 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday’s 23-20 win over Las Vegas. “We knew we had tough players, but it’s a different …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to measure this season’s success by Anthony Richardson’s development. “In this league, there are waves up and down,” Steichen said when the Colts snapped a three-game losing streak with Sunday’s 27-13 victory at Carolina. And heading into last weekend, Indy’s defense had allowed a league worst 28.6 points per game despite leading the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Jaguars vs Bengals on Monday Night Football. “It’s definitely something I think about,” Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said of the losing streak. So, I’m really going to look at those, hold myself accountable.” The QB committed four turnovers in a game for the second time in his career and the first time …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Derrick Henry usually dominates the Colts. This week was different, and so was the result

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Normally, when Tennessee running back Derrick Henry visits Indianapolis, he’s a sure thing. In that situation, I’ve got to be able to get 1 yard, that one definitely stung.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I was just like, ‘Please don’t get caught, this is going to be so sweet,’” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Colts uncertain about the severity of right shoulder injury to rookie QB Anthony Richardson

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts aren’t sure how much time, if any, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson might miss after leaving in the first half of Sunday’s 23-16 victory with a right shoulder injury. “I think when you have a dynamic player like him, and, obviously, one of his skill sets is as a runner, that’s what makes him really good,” Steichen …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bigsby makes amends for big mistake by helping Jags earn rare 31-21 victory at Indy

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Tank Bigsby had the perfect response for his rookie mistake. Bigsby’s 1-yard scoring run with 5:14 left gave the defending AFC South champs the lead and Etienne’s 26-yard TD run following an interception closed out the 31-21 victory that snapped their five-game skid at Lucas Oil Stadium. “I can’t remember exactly what play it was, but I had …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — New Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was willing to be patient with Anthony Richardson before naming the rookie quarterback his starter. “Running out of the tunnel and all that, that’s going to come, but me being on point and being ready — that’s all I’m focused on right now.” It’s been a crash course for the 21-year-old rookie …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have given disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Just two days earlier Shane Steichen told reporters Taylor would rejoin the team Sunday following an excused absence to tend to a personal matter. “Once he is cleared to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson’s home debut was put on hold Saturday night. “It’s good to get a win.” For second-year Bears coach Matt Eberflus, it was his first preseason loss and it came in game neither of the expected headliners — Richardson, the fourth overall pick in April’s draft, or Justin Fields, the Bears starting quarterback — played. But on …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Colts players embrace reunion with Matt Eberflus during joint practice with Bears

Associated Press

— Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore has been anticipating the final week of training camp ever since he knew it would end with two joint practices against the Chicago Bears. “He can get the job done and I would just tell him, he looked good and I’m proud of him being a coach.” Moore traveled to Chicago shortly after to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Colts are content playing waiting game with Richardson’s progression at quarterback

Associated Press

— Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard knows rookie quarterbacks learn best from playing. “You don’t want to put him out there and he’s not ready to handle everything that requires him playing the position,” Ballard said. Then, eventually, he’ll play.” Ballard didn’t say whether Richardson must hit certain milestones or could make his debut in small, specialized packages. “When …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Gilmore appears to have found right landing spot in Indy

Associated Press

— Stephon Gilmore arrived at training camp two weeks ago with an impressive resume — and something to prove. “I feel good, I feel strong, I finally feel like myself,” Gilmore said at the team’s camp complex, nestled between the cornfields in suburban Indianapolis. On paper, Gilmore saw a promising defense on the verge of becoming an elite unit, an …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch will miss Sunday’s NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with concussion-like symptoms and be replaced again by Ty Gibbs in the Toyota for 23XI Racing. “Kurt’s health is of the utmost importance to the team, and we wish him all the best as he prepares for his return,” said the team owned by Denny Hamlin …

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Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Young QBs Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye bring new look to Colts-Pats rivalry

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Rookie Linus Lundqvist is the surprise pole sitter for IndyCar event at Road America

Kyle Larson’s bid to run The Double ends in disappointment after bad weather intervenes

Ericsson’s early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie

Derrick Henry usually dominates the Colts. This week was different, and so was the result

Colts uncertain about the severity of right shoulder injury to rookie QB Anthony Richardson

Bigsby makes amends for big mistake by helping Jags earn rare 31-21 victory at Indy

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Colts players embrace reunion with Matt Eberflus during joint practice with Bears

Colts are content playing waiting game with Richardson’s progression at quarterback

Gilmore appears to have found right landing spot in Indy

Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms