Indianapolis, IN
Biggest X-factors defining the Colts’ 2023 season
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Arguably the most important hire that Steichen had to make this offseason was who was going to coach his offensive line. It was in the middle of a six-hour interview with Tony Sprano Jr. that Steichen told himself, “This is gonna be the guy.”
Sparano Jr. has the task of fixing a unit that was once perceived as one of the best offensive lines across the NFL. As of now, the Colts are set to open the season with the same starting five that ended the 2022 season. Indianapolis is spending $53.3M on the offensive line for the 2023 season, which is the seventh most spent on offensive linemen across the NFL.
That accounts for 54% of the $97.8 million that they are currently spending on the offense for the year. If Steichen is going to get his offense up and running then he needs Sparano Jr. to get the most out of the heavily invested unit on the roster.
So far, it does sound like he’s having his voice heard from the veterans in the unit.
“He’s been awesome. From day one, he said the integrity of the offensive line room is paramount. That’s number one,” said center Ryan Kelly. “You can have the best schemes, you can have the best guys evaluating defenses, but if you’re not collectively five as one, that room is not a place you want to go and want to be at.’’
One of the leaders of the offense, Quenton Nelson, also showed him some praise this offseason.
“He’s great. You can tell he cares about the guys in the room,” Nelson said. “Nothing is like passed over, glossed over. Everything is very detail-oriented and explained really well to where you know exactly what he wants and exactly how to do it.’’
Only time will tell if Sparano Jr.’s coaching will pay off but if the offensive line gets back on track and plays to their level of talent then that can give the offense a catalyst to develop quickly under Steichen.
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Indianapolis, IN
Community alliance opens center for education, training
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Alliance of the Far Eastside, also known as CAFE, on Monday night opened its new education and training center.
The ceremony included a ribbon-cutting, and the debut of a mural created by a local artist.
Leaders say the center will host afterschool programs, adult learning classes, and other training resources for residents of the city’s far eastside.
Kendra Nowell, chief executive officer of the nonprofit community alliance, said, “It’s important to be able to offer resources, workshops, training, any type of education services right in the community centered to where our residents are. Removing barriers from transportation or any other resources that might not be able to go outside of the community.”
The center will be home to the alliance’s afterschool program.
The center is at 8902 E. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN
WWE Monday Night Raw in Indianapolis: FREE live stream, time, match lineup
The same day the WWE announced a huge partnership to bring Wrestlemania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble to Indianapolis, Monday Night Raw will be live in the city for the June 24 episode at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Monday Night Raw is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EDT with TV coverage on USA Network and streaming on-demand.
WWE Monday Night Raw
When: Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind.
TV channel: USA Network
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | SlingTV (50% off 1st month)
The WWE teased the Kaiser vs. Breakker match asking if Kaiser would “gain a measure of payback” after the two tussled on the June 17 edition of Raw. A Women’s Tag Team championship match between champs Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre and contenders Katana Chance and Kayden Carter is also a draw for tonight’s show.
Watch live streams of WWE’s Monday Night Raw: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
Listed highlights for this edition of Monday Night Raw is expected to feature the following lineup of matches:
- Ludwig Kaiser vs. Bron Breakker
- Women’s Tag Team Champions Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre vs. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter
- Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Braun Strowman vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed
- Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Lyra Valkyria vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane
- Karrion Kross vs. Kofi Kingston
Monday Night Raw is set for an 8 p.m. ET start on USA Network. Live streams are available from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (50% off 1st month).
Indianapolis, IN
A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana. The U.S. Olympic swimming trials wrapped up with the final two events at Lucas Oil Stadium, rounding out the roster for the Paris Games. Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel are among those who will be going for gold in Paris, joined by potential new standouts such as Kate Douglass and Thomas Heilman. Setting up a temporary pool inside the home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts took the event to a whole new level. Nearly 300,000 fans turned out. The set-up drew rave reviews from the athletes.
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