Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling

Alex Pierce told Kay Adams that he has earned the right ‘to explore a free agency and see what’s out there’ - that does not sound like a wide receiver, who is about to sign an extension to return to Indianapolis. Indiana University wing Lamar Wilkerson had said some records and appears ready to break others. Is he among the best scores in Indiana Basketball history? Sign up for YouTube TV and get...

Colts decision to pay Daniel Jones $37.8 million for 2026 – at minimum – over Kyler Murray deserves debate! It came down to fit! Indiana basketball game night - Minnesota playing better basketball at exactly the wrong time for the Hoosiers. And Indiana playing bad basketball at exactly the wrong time for the Hoosiers too. IU Women playing the Big Ten tournament today at 3:30 on Peacock! Butler hos...

Daniel Jones will play for a minimum of $37.8 million in 2026 - not bad for a guy coming off a torn Achilles. This was a smart move and I’ll tell you why! Last time the transition tag was used on a quarterback was 30 years ago and that quarterback was Indianapolis native Jeff George. Indiana basketball with one more shot to squeeze their way into the field of 68. Tomorrow night against Minnesota,...

Fernando Mendoza needs to say heart no to Raiders or be tied to them for seven years. Cult, free agent targets should be starting level linebacker and starting level edge. IU Basketball must win next two to have any chance whatsoever to go to the NCAA tournament. Why has this team fallen off? Heading out West for four losses! An old man, you are so talented! Sign up for YouTube TV and get $15 off...

Anthony Richardson‘s likely trade from the Colts means the report card for the 2023 draft is mostly in – and the grade is D minus! Coupling the ‘23 draft with the 2019 draft tells you on you need to know about the Colts unending mediocrity! The NFLPA report card is out and the Colts score very well minus their home field quality! IU football players all scoring exceptionally well in the interview...

Anthony Richardson’s agent has been given permission by the Colts to seek a trade for his client. Will there be any takers? Daniel Jones is poised to sign extension, and the question of how much money is GUARANTEED is the relevant one. Indiana basketball needs to go three for three the last week and a half of the regular season to make it into the NCAA tournament! To beat Michigan State Sunday, Ho...

Indiana is losing basketball games because they don’t rebound well. How can Darian DeVries improve Indiana’s rebounding? Indianapolis Colts need to make some tough decisions about some good people who are mediocre football players. There are four tiers in the Big Ten basketball standings - which group contains the Hoosiers? Butler plays at Villanova tonight on Fox Sports one. The Bulldogs have won...

Colts GM Chris Ballard had unkind things to say about those who criticize him on social media, but were our fans supposed to criticize him if they believe the Colts are poorly run? Ryan Carr is going to help Indiana basketball because he knows how to communicate, organize, and handle details. Pacers tonight against the Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With every loss, Cam Boozer becomes a more li...

Indiana Hoosiers must win out after losing last night to Northwestern at home – IU will test my credulity on a very special Optimism Wednesday Colts coach Shane Steichen says he’s more fired up than ever about his football team, which strains his credulity! Pacers lose to 76ers and are now only two games out of last! Sign up for YouTube TV and get $15 off using this link - https://tv.youtube.com/...

Indiana is the National Champion, and will remain the National Champion! Colts are talking to Pierce and Jones, feel good about Mooney Ward and DeForest Buckner, and need to get faster on their defensive front seven. IU Basketball MUST WIN TONIGHT! Sign up for YouTube TV and get $15 off using this link - https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r3qobar6ltgtby Here is the link for the only autobiography eve...

Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce signing, Anthony Richardson trade, Kwity Paye signing elsewhere, Michael Pittman renegotiated deal, and Zaire Franklin cut All part of a perfect off-season for Chris Ballard. Indiana a 9 1/2 point favorite tonight at home against Northwestern! THIS is a must win! Lindsey Vonn needs to heal more privately. Pacers tonight against the 76ers. Paul George will miss the game...

Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard to talk tomorrow at Combine – hoping for news about Alec Pierce extension or franchise tag! Hoosiers final five games of the regular season will determine post season destination – must get off to good start tomorrow night against Northwestern! Team USA wins most frantic hockey game ever played. Jack Hughes lose his teeth but finds net. Pacers lose again - sinking...

Indiana obliterated by Purdue. Great night for the Boilers hideous, forgettable night for Indiana - at least we’ll try to forget it! Sign up for YouTube TV and get $15 off using this link - https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r3qobar6ltgtby Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without a word of praise for its author - ME! https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventur...

Indianapolis Colts have their own lease issue – and an ability to give notice to leave Lucas Oil Stadium in just six years. Indiana’s state legislature passed a bill out of committee that would clear a path for the bears to build a stadium in Hammond. Could the Bears actually move to Indiana? Olympics provide thrills for Americans today! Figure skating, hockey, and curling drama/victory! NBA owner...

Trey Hendrickson seems to be just what the Colts need, but is he too old, too injured, and too expensive? Indiana travels to Purdue tomorrow night. Making Braden Smith uncomfortable is the key to winning. Pacers two game tank tour of Washington DC begins tonight. Olympic hockey delivers exciting finishes for Team USA and Team Canada, who seemed to be on a collision course. Butler with rare road wi...

Colts must hold opponents to under 400 points in 2026, or they’re not going to the playoffs again! 400 is the magic number, and that means the Colts defense needs to change personnel NOW! If Indiana is going to shoot threes more than half the time, they need to make three more than 35% of the time! Doug Gottlieb has been suspended for one game as Green Bay‘s basketball coach for going off the rail...

Colts defense is coming off the worst four gear run in franchise history, and that only changes if the players change. Purdue dominated at Mackey by Michigan. The 91-80 score fails to tell the story of how good Michigan was. Pacers back at it tomorrow night – need losses in bulk over the final 27 games of the season. To hell with the fines - lose games! Sign up for YouTube TV and get $15 off using...

Alec Pierce to Titans is national media projection! Trey Hendrickson to Colts is another. Rumor trade of Tua for Anthony Richardson is ludicrous! Mark Cuban hits nail on head (mostly) in tweet basically telling Adam Silver to shove his stance on tanking. Indiana still a nine seed in Joe Lunardi‘s Bracketology! Tiger Woods won’t rule out a return to Augusta National for this year’s Masters! Sign up...

Colts strengths and weaknesses assessment not where you would like it to be. Signing Daniel Jones is a must, but it may be a huge mistake. Colts changes need to come. Curt Cignetti, what did he really bring to Indiana, and what will his lasting legacy be? Michigan at Purdue tonight at 6:30 on Peacock. Should be a great game. What was the best local NFL radio booth of all time? Sign up for YouTube...

Michael Pittman for Xavier Legette solves some problems, but may create even more. It does not feel like a Chris Ballard type trade to make, so I don’t think he’ll make it. Dolphins cut Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb among others as they work to increase cap space. Would either fit with Colts? Indiana is no worse off today than they were before getting housed by Illinois. Hoosiers need to get to 11...

Hoosiers did nothing better than Illinois at Illinois. That’s a recipe for the kind of game we just had to watch! Indiana at Purdue next Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IU ready for Illinois, says Darian DeVries, whose behavior with the media is entirely unlike Mick Cronin‘s. Ilia Malinin falls several times, and failed to win presumptive gold medal. Colts on the precipice of either changing course for the better, or finishing 8-9 again! Big Ten‘s 2014 playoff makes too much sense to be enacted. Of course, the SEC doesn’t like it because they didn’t think of it....

Colts suffered a crushing collapse in the second half of the 2025 season! Was it because of injuries or schedule? Will Marion hobby lead the defensive line to a better level of work, and with his higher will the Colts D line improve enough that personnel changes don’t need to be made? IU footballs’s Bryant Haines wins Broyles Award over Ohio State’s Matt Patricia. Pacers find $100,000 for tanking...

If Colts GM Chris Ballard takes a vacation, it is happening right now. What are the last things he’s thinking about as he tries to relax each evening? The NBA has a problem with load management, tanking, and fan interest – the fix is the same for all three. Olympic judges are quietly screwing the United States in sports where scores determine medals! Sign up for YouTube TV and get $15 off using t...

Josh Hoover is the key to Indiana finding a way to repeat as Big Ten champions. Hoping for a second crown puts a lot of weight on Indiana, but you know what, heavy lies the crown. Colts collapse was due to four issues, and they may have those same issues in 2026 unless radical changes are made. Pacers might not know how to tank properly, but they need to learn quickly.  Sign up for YouTube TV and...